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The Portfolio Book
A Step by Step Guide for Teachers
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 1998
Portfolios, in the educational context, are collections of children's school work which teachers collect during the year--art projects, writing, etc. They are used to assess the child's interests and progress. This portfolio guide simplifies the assessment process into small steps that can be gradually integrated into everyday teaching.
Understanding Waldorf Education
Teaching from the Inside Out
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2009
Written by a teacher with more than 25 years of experience, this book offers a jargon-free view of Waldorf education and its philosophy of the importance of a three-dimensional education. Whether you're a Waldorf parent or teacher, or you just want to learn more about these innovative educational concepts, this book contains important ideas on learning that you can apply today.
Learning from the Bumps in the Road
Insights from Early Childhood Leaders
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2013
The journey to professional and personal growth takes time, and the road isn’t always smooth, but it is a learning-filled adventure
Holly Elissa Bruno, Janet Gonzalez-Mena, Luis Antonio Hernandez, and Debra Ren-Etta Sullivan are accomplished professionals and respected leaders in the early...
Teaching Kindergarten
Learner-Centered Classrooms for the 21st Century
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Today’s kindergarten teachers face enormous challenges to reach district-mandated academic standards. This book presents a model for 21st-century kindergartens that is rooted in child-centered learning and also shaped by the needs and goals of the present day. Classroom teachers working with...
by Dr. Sue Roffey
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2014
'This is a very practical guide to a teaching approach that enables children to become more powerful learners; it is also an opportunity to spend time with a big-hearted person who understands what happens for children in school and how circles can help them grow.' - James Park,PROGRESS Director,...
Early Childhood Systems
Transforming Early Learning
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
In this seminal volume, leading authorities strategize about how to create early childhood systems that transcend politics and economics to serve the needs of all young children. The authors offer different interpretations of the nature of early childhood systems, discuss the elements necessary to...
Guiding Principles for the New Early Childhood Professional
Building on Strength and Competence
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
With growing evidence about the critical period of birth to age 5 for child development and learning, the imperative to professionalize the early childhood education workforce has never been greater. In this follow-up to The New Early Childhood Professional: A Step-By-Step Guide to Overcoming Goliath,...
The States of Child Care
Building a Better System
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
As the U.S. economy continues to falter and families face ongoing wage stagnation and widening income inequalities, there is an urgent need for a better, integrated approach to child care. This accessible, up-to-date account of the chronic issues plaguing child care reform offers viable solutions...
Developing Natural Curiosity through Project-Based Learning
Five Strategies for the PreK–3 Classroom
Language: English
Release Date: February 17, 2017
Developing Natural Curiosity through Project-Based Learning is a practical guide that provides step-by-step instructions for PreK–3 teachers interested in embedding project-based learning (PBL) into their daily classroom routine. The book spells out the five steps teachers can use to create authentic...
Teaching Gifted Children 4-7
A Guide for Teachers
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2013
This book offers practical guidelines on how to identify gifted and talented young children and looks at ways to enhance their learning opportunities. Provided are a wealth of practical, tried and tested strategies that readers will be able to use in their classrooms with confidence.
It includes...
by Jill Jesson
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2012
This book suggests ways to develop the creativity of teachers, groups and individuals using theories and practical examples.
Balancing the Common Core Curriculum in Middle School Education
Composing Archimedes' Lever, the Equation, and the Sentence as an Interdisciplinary Unity
Language: English
Release Date: January 9, 2017
This book examines the idea of ‘good education’ which is thought to include a scientific and technical component, a mathematical component, a writing component, and an ethical and aesthetic component. Bunn proposes a new three-way intersection in these teachings: the basic sciences and mechanics...
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by Silvia Patt
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2013
ABC Books for Kids An Interactive book game And ABC song [Free audio] by Silvia Patt The book is short but easy to navigate. A short, but fun quiz game for smaller kids.This prepares children for early reading.ABC books are the game type.This book uses the links in the book's text to add interactive elements.
Building Your Early Years Business
Planning and Strategies for Growth and Success
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2017
For those starting a business in early years childcare, having a passion for the job is important. But sustaining a business successfully takes more than natural enthusiasm. Many childcare businesses struggle due to lack of formal training or confidence in the business world. This accessible and practical...