{"product_id":"the-creative-outlet-method-isbn-9781119873495","title":"The Creative Outlet Method","description":"\u003cb\u003eA practical guide for parents and special educators to help enrich the lives of children with special needs\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Creative Outlet Method Book of Creativity: At-Home Activities for Children with Special Needs,\u003c\/i\u003e certified special education educator Joshua Levy delivers practical and effective resources for conducting over 30 enriching theater arts and improvisational activities. The included exercises will allow children with disabilities to demonstrate creativity, increase self-confidence, and build social skills. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial needs children will benefit from the innovative approaches included in \u003ci\u003eThe Creative Outlet Method\u003c\/i\u003e and experience creative energy from the comfort of home. The book also offers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunities for children with special needs to achieve their academic, social, and behavioral goals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eActivities that enrich the lives of special needs students, their parents, and other caregivers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA 10-step framework to improving the learning outcomes for children with special needs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Creative Outlet Method Book of Creativity\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable resource for the parents and caregivers of special needs children, special education teachers, administrators, and therapists. It's also a must-read for K-12 general educators looking for ways to better engage with their special needs students. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword, ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments, xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface, xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction, xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Creative Outlet Method, 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample Activities for a One-Hour Session, 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivities, 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up the Welcome Circle, 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHIPPP Rules, 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAudience Types, 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerris Wheel Round of Applause, 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eName Game, 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEye Contact Clap, 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePass the Sound, 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarm-Ups, 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSourdough Talk Show, 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnimals Alive: Walk, Talk, and Use Chalk, 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow the Leader, 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMagical Rocks, 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacter Creation, 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHey, Hey What?!, 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObject Transformations, 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComic Strip, 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCategories, 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatues in the Park, 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJuice, 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePizza, 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMashed-Up Monologues, 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonologues, 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYes, And, 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlien Interview, 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScenes for Two, 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImagination Circle, 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreeze, 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuests at a Party, 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s on TV?, 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFortunately, Unfortunately, 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s for Dinner?, 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate a Story, 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Message for You, 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContact Information, 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author, 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex, 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoshua Levy\u003c\/b\u003e is Founder and Executive Director of Joshua’s Stage and Joshua Levy Educational Consulting. He has taught children with autism, learning disabilities, behavior disorders, emotional disturbances, speech impairments, and other health impairments. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelp special needs children boost creativity, increase confidence, and improve social skills \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Creative Outlet Method: At-Home Activities for Children with Special Needs\u003c\/i\u003e offers readers an effective, hands-on resource to perform over 30 enriching theater arts and improvisational activities that help students combat mental health difficulties. The included exercises allow children with disabilities and special needs to perform creatively, increase self-confidence, and build social skills.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccomplished special needs educator Joshua Levy explains a simple, 10-step framework to improving learning outcomes for children with disabilities. Concepts like the HIPPP Rules and the A+ Audience Type will help students achieve their academic, social, and behavioral goals in educational and social settings.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn invaluable reference for the parents and caregivers of special needs children, as well as special education teachers, administrators, and therapists, \u003ci\u003eThe Creative Outlet Method\u003c\/i\u003e is a can’t-miss book for K-12 educators seeking to improve their ability to engage with students who have disabilities.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Creative Outlet Method\u003c\/i\u003e is an amazing assortment of activities to make group participation (and skill-building!) fun and exciting for all children, including those who need structure and guidance to successfully interact with friends and peers. Step-by-step instructions, lists of needed items, and supplemental materials are included, making it super easy for families and caregivers to create successful performances at home or anywhere!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—KATHY BRILL, MEd, MPS, Co-Founder of Parent to Parent USA, disability advocate, and consultant \u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Creative Outlet Method Book of Creativity\u003c\/i\u003e is an amazing assortment of activities to make group participation (and skill-building!) fun and exciting for all children, including those who need structure and guidance to successfully interact with friends and peers. Step-by-step instructions, lists of needed items, and supplemental materials are included, making it super easy for families and caregivers to create successful performances at home or anywhere!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eKathy Brill\u003c\/b\u003e, M.Ed., M.P.S., Co-Founder of Parent to Parent USA, disability advocate, and consultant\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Developing the creativity of children with disabilities is often overlooked when focused on other essential life skills. Joshua recognizes the benefits of living a creative life, and his book provides a comprehensive, user-friendly guide for families and professionals to nurture children’s creativity while simultaneously growing their communication, social skills, positive behavior, and joy.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eKristina R. Berzina\u003c\/b\u003e, veteran special education teacher\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Parents, teachers, therapists, and caregivers will be thrilled to add these unique, theatrical activities to their tool box for engaging with children. Joshua's method is a collaborative, fun way for kids to build skills, and utilizes a strengths-based approach. This method not only applies to special needs and neurodiverse children and adolescents, but can also be used with neurotypical and combined groups!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eSarah B. Silverman\u003c\/b\u003e, PsyD, licensed psychologist\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Joshua Levy has woven aspects of explicit instruction, applied behavior analysis, and social skills training into a book that parents, teachers, and anyone who works with children with special needs can use proactively to improve interactions and positive outcomes. His experiences and passion for story-telling and theater provides a unique gestalt for learning. The activities in this book include many parts yet the totality of experiences and benefits goes beyond their individual combinations.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDr. John W. Maag\u003c\/b\u003e, Larry \u0026amp; Sharon Roos Professor of Special Education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, author of \u003ci\u003eParenting Without Punishment\u003c\/i\u003e, a Parents' Choice Award recipient\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990200828133,"sku":"NP9781119873495","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119873495.jpg?v=1761786881","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-creative-outlet-method-isbn-9781119873495","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}