Preschool Kindergarten category: 2281 books
by Suzanne Krogh, Kristine Slentz
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2001
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2001
Examines the meaning of curriculum, discusses curriculum integration, describes how to plan, create, and evaluate a curriculum, and examines how modern literacy, mathematics, social studies, science, and expressive arts curricula evolved into their present forms. Methods of assessing children's progress through the curriculum are integrated throughout.
Twelve Best Practices for Early Childhood Education
Integrating Reggio and Other Inspired Approaches
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
In her new book, popular author Ann Lewin-Benham draws on her intimate knowledge and experience with the Reggio Approach to present 12 “best practices” inspired not only by Reggio, but also by play-based and Montessori approaches to early childhood education. These practices are demonstrated,...
Sensory Play
Play in the EYFS
Language: English
Release Date: May 30, 2012
Sensory Play draws upon current research findings and observations to present an informative and practical guide to maximising children's sensory play opportunities. This guide enables practitioners to understand the values and benefits of sensory play, incorporating case studies and current research...
Developmentally Appropriate Play
Guiding Young Children to a Higher Level
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2010
Help children participate in purposeful play to promote the development of a number of important skills.
Family Child Care Basics
Advice, Activities, and Information to Create a Professional Program
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2011
Beginning a new business venture can be a daunting task, and setting up an in-home child care program can be especially challenging. After the licenses have been applied for and acquired, what comes next? Now an expert on the subject provides advice, tips, information, and activities for setting up...
Learning at Home Pre K-3
Homework Activities that Engage Children and Families
Language: English
Release Date: December 19, 2011
Families play a critical role in helping young children develop a solid academic foundation and love of learning. Numerous examples have proven time and again that children’s learning behavior is strongest when reinforced with activities, social interactions, and play. In Learning at Home, PreK3,...
by Alistair Bryce-Clegg
Language: English
Release Date: June 18, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: June 18, 2015
This book contains lots of easy-to-introduce activities and techniques that will move your practice towards that outstanding level! Not just when being observed, but all the time. The author, Alistair Bryce-Clegg is known for his original and creative ideas and witty and accessible writing style,...
Many Languages, Building Connections
Supporting Infants and Toddlers Who Are Dual Language Learners
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
All infants and toddlers need experiences that nurture, support, and teach their home language and culture. Language is a vital component of early experiences well before the child can say his first word. Infants and toddlers whose families come from diverse backgrounds and speak different languages...
by Sue Gascoyne
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2012
Sensory play has a growing role to play in providing open-ended play potential as well as presenting further opportunities.
Come and Play
Sensory-Integration Strategies for Children with Play Challenges
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2010
Early intervention is vital in addressing and redirecting play challenges in young children. Each of five common play challenges—children who roam playrooms, play repetitiously, appear anxious, are detached, or are rejected by peers—are highlighted. Also included are sensory integration ideas and activities to promote positive and productive play.
Brain-Based Early Learning Activities
Connecting Theory and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: March 19, 2010
Brain-based learning involves both hemispheres of children's brains working together, resulting in stronger, more meaningful learning experiences. Each fun activity in this book is designed to promote brain-based learning in the areas of language, mathematics, science, art, music, and the environment,...
Let's All Play
A Group-Learning (Un)Curriculum
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2015
From podcasts and social media to presentations and workshops, coauthors Jeff A. Johnson and Denita Dinger are active, committed participants in everything they do. They’re terrific self-promoters, and they will work hard to drum up support and excitement for this new book. Jeff and Denita’s fans...
Pedagogy and Space
Design Inspirations for Early Childhood Classrooms
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2015
The intersection of architecture and education is a new and burgeoning area of interest. This book blends architectural design information with theory-based content explaining the foundations of early childhood environments. Colorful photographs of intentionally designed spaces will inspire early...
A History of Children's Play and Play Environments
Toward a Contemporary Child-Saving Movement
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 2010
Children’s play throughout history has been free, spontaneous, and intertwined with work, set in the playgrounds of the fields, streams, and barnyards. Children in cities enjoyed similar forms of play but their playgrounds were the vacant lands and parks. Today, children have become increasingly...