Preschool category: 2281 books
Supporting Successful Transition from Primary to Secondary School
A programme for teachers
Language: English
Release Date: May 23, 2014
The transition from primary to secondary school is extremely important in the lives of children and young people but it is also a time of significant stress for many.
This unique programme is designed to support children during this process, helping to build the confidence, skills and the resources...
Flourishing in the First Five Years
Connecting Implications from Mind, Brain, and Education Research to the Development of Young Children
Language: English
Release Date: October 25, 2013
Flourishing in the First Five Years: Connecting Mind, Brain, and Education Research to the Development of Young Children will take you on a fascinating journey of discovery about what you can do to experience the thrill of helping all young children realize more of their unique potential. Packed with...
Story Play
Building Language and Literacy One Story at a Time
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2011
When a story comes to "The End" it does not have to be the end of the story. Instead, teachers can continue the learning with fun and playful activities and experiences. Story Play encourages teachers, librarians, child care professionals, and family members to become storytellers with ideas...
Early Childhood Curriculum for All Learners
Integrating Play and Literacy Activities
Language: English
Release Date: August 12, 2014
Early Childhood Curriculum for All Learners: Integrating Play and Literacy Activities is designed to teach early childhood professionals about the latest research on play and early literacy and then to show them practical methods for adapting this research to everyday classroom practices that will...
by Ann Lewin-Benham
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
In her latest book, bestselling author Ann Lewin-Benham describes eight techniques that foster intentional and reflective classroom practice. She presents over 70 novel exercises to help teachers learn to use body, face, hands, voice, eyes, and word choices to precisely convey meaning. Some exercises...
Risk & Adventure in Early Years Outdoor Play
Learning from Forest Schools
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2011
Do you want to create exciting outdoor experiences for children? Are you looking for guidance on how to incorporate the wilder and riskier elements of outdoor play into your planning?
This book will give you the confidence to offer the children in your setting adventurous and challenging outdoor...
Great Games for Young Children
Over 100 Games to Develop Self-Confidence, Problem-Solving Skills, and Cooperation
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2006
The games in this book provide benefits for the whole child, meaning each game benefits all three domains of child development: cognitive, social/emotional, and physical. These new and classic games, each with a noncompetitive twist, are sure to get children up and moving. You’ll find everything...
Individualized Child-Focused Curriculum
A Differentiated Approach
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2016
Learn to integrate individualized curriculum into daily practice with this step-by-step guide. Using Developmental Studies, a new tool created and successfully field-tested by the author, implement a truly child-focused and individualizing curriculum, meeting each child where she or he is and ultimately...
Young Investigators
The Project Approach in the Early Years
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
“As an elementary school principal and former teacher educator, I highly recommend this book. It is an essential professional development tool for promoting effective teaching and learning. I bought the 2nd edition of this book for my entire staff. The content of the book centralizes authentic,...
Family Child Care Homes
Creative Spaces for Children to Learn
Language: English
Release Date: July 22, 2011
Create a warm and inviting place where children feel at home.
Discover the many ways your home can provide comfortable places where children love to learn and love to be. Filled with no- and low-cost ideas, this book demonstrates many unique and practical possibilities for your home's indoor...
A Room to Learn
Rethinking Classroom Environments
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2011
Based on the latest research about how children learn, this book helps elementary school teachers make their classrooms into creative spaces that facilitate teaching and learning. It also delves into specific areas of classroom design such as use of color and plants, room arrangement, learning centers,...
by Rebecca Isbell, PhD, Betty Exelby
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2001
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2001
The classroom environment is vital for children to get the most out of learning experiences. Early Learning Environments that Work explores how you can use furniture arrangement, color, materials, storage, lighting, and more to encourage learning. Classroom spaces and activity centers that support...
Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Families
A Model of Individualized Positive Behavior Support for Home and Community
Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 2017
The popular, research-based Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR) model is used in schools and childcare settings nationwide to address challenging behaviors in children with and without disabilities. Now, with the Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Families (PTR-F) model in this accessible guidebook, you can use...
The Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom
Easy Ways to Adapt Learning Centers for All Children
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 1999
All children require nurturing and stimulating learning environments, but typical early childhood classrooms should be modified for children with special needs. The Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom is written to help teachers look at classroom design in a new way and suggests different ways of...