Preschool category: 2281 books
by Dorothy H. Cohen, Virginia Stern, Nancy Balaban
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
In the Sixth Edition of their classic text, the authors reiterate the critical importance of observing and recording the behavior of young children, especially in the current atmosphere of accountability and testing. In addition, because children with special needs are now widely included in a majority...
Time for a Story
Sharing Books With Infants and Toddlers
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2015
If you’ve ever tried reading with an infant or toddler, it may look something like this: you sit down on the floor and start reading, and the child pats the pages, chews on the book, or toddles away! With all the signs pointing to disinterest, is it even worth it to read to children from infancy...
How Children Learn
From Montessori to Vygosky - Educational Theories and Approaches Made Easy
Language: English
Release Date: June 8, 2012
An unrivalled introduction to the pioneers of educational theory that you won't be able to get through your studies without. This must-have book includes profiles on Vygotsky, Steiner, Montessori and Froebel, as well as 24 other theorists.
Early Childhood Education
History, Theory, and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2011
Harry Morgan lays the foundations of what early childhood education is by integrating the history of the field with the philosophy and theories behind this discipline. From birth to age eight, when children become integrated into society through their education at school and at home, Early Childhood...
The Montessori Method
The Origins of an Educational Innovation: Including an Abridged and Annotated Edition of Maria Montessori's The Montessori Method
Language: English
Release Date: April 5, 2004
An essential resource for all students and scholars of early childhood education, this book offers a rich array of material about Maria Montessori and the Montessori Method. Distinguished education scholar Gerald Gutek begins with an in-depth biography of Montessori, exploring how a determined young...
Giants in the Nursery
A Biographical History of Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2015
A biographical history of the evolution of Developmentally Appropriate Practice, written by best-selling early childhood author David Elkind, PhD
Early Childhood Education
History, Philosophy and Experience
Language: English
Release Date: January 8, 2014
This accessible introduction to the history of early childhood education emphasises the role of history and philosophy in early childhood practice today. Firmly grounded in current policy from across the UK, the text features a series of imagined conversations with key figures and pioneers, which...
Nature Sparks
Connecting Children's Learning to the Natural World
Language: English
Release Date: October 11, 2011
Nature has monumental power on children’s growth and development. Recent studies show that as children spend less time in nature, they miss out on the profound benefits that outdoor play and learning experiences provide.
Nature Sparks is filled with inspiration and instruction to help educators...
Adventure Book For Boys
Super Fun Things To Do
Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2015
As with adults, the personalities of children are very varied. Some kids can be really introverted and quiet. Still some others are adventurous and whimsical. These types of children would love books that have adventures for kids in them. Because of this, kids often remember these books for a lifetime. This makes these books invaluable through the course of a lifetime.
Adventure Book For Kids
Play and Learn Adventures
Language: English
Release Date: January 21, 2015
Kids would love a new book on play and learn adventures because they love being outdoors and it is good for their mental and physical health. Experiential learning is proven to be good for kids and adults in terms of retention and the transfer of new skills. Being able to experience a new adventure by taking part in play and learn adventures is a great option for all children.
Let Them Play
An Early Learning (Un)Curriculum
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2013
Playtime is focused, purposeful, and full of learning. As they play, children master motor development, learn language and social skills, think creatively, and make cognitive leaps. This (un)curriculum is all about fostering children's play, trusting children as capable and engaged learners, and leaving...
Lisa Murphy on Play
The Foundation of Children's Learning
Language: English
Release Date: May 16, 2016
Current research on play and early childhood.
New stories and anecdotes that illustrate how play is key to school readiness.
Describes how play is vital to social, physical, and cognitive development of children.
Details what seven experiences we should provide children every...
Rethinking Readiness in Early Childhood Education
Implications for Policy and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: February 18, 2015
This book challenges traditional conceptions of readiness in early childhood education by sharing concrete examples of practice, policy and histories that rethink readiness. This book seeks to reimagine possible new educational worlds for young children.
Preparing Children for Reading Success
Hands-On Activities for Librarians, Educators, and Caregivers
Language: English
Release Date: October 16, 2014
Preparing Children for Reading Success: Hands-On Activities for Librarians, Educators, and Caregivers will not only familiarize anyone who reads to young children with the essentials of promoting early and emerging literacy, but also contains more than 25 ready-to-go activities that can be immediately...