Preschool category: 2281 books
Planning for Children's Play and Learning
Meeting children’s needs in the later stages of the EYFS
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2013
Praise for 3rd edition:
'Experienced practitioners and students will find a host of new ideas to help them create interesting environments and starting points to promote young children's learning.' - Early Years Update, April 2009
'Planning for Children's Play and Learning includes practical...
Big Science for Growing Minds
Constructivist Classrooms for Young Thinkers
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Strong evidence from recent brain research shows that the intentional teaching of science is crucial in early childhood. Big Science for Growing Minds describes a groundbreaking curriculum that invites readers to rethink science education through a set of unifying concepts or “big ideas.”...
by Anita M Hughes
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2012
The Practical Guidance in the Early Years Foundation Stage series will assist practitioners in the smooth and successful implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Each book gives clear and detailed explanations of each aspect of Learning and Development and encourages readers to consider...
Extending Thought in Young Children
A Parent - Teacher Partnership
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2007
'Chris Athey has made a major contribution to our understanding of how young children think and how educators and parents can best support their learning. This book is, without doubt, a most important text for all who are concerned to maximise the potential of early childhood education to develop...
by Felipe Soto
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2012
Teaching your child Spanish can be fun and easy! With engaging pictures your child will enjoy mastering the Spanish words for 27 different toys and games!
The first section, "Learn Toys & Games in Spanish" has everything you need to teach your child Spanish toys & games, including:...
by Felipe Soto
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2012
Teaching your child Spanish can be fun and easy! With engaging pictures, clear text and even a Spanish pronunciation guide, your child will be able to master Spanish numbers quickly and easily!
The first section, "Teach Your Kids Spanish Numbers" shows everything you need to teach...
by Prithvi Perepa
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2013
The book provides focus on three areas of difficulties for children with autism, as well as the role of early years practitioners.
Prepare Your Child for School
How to make sure your child gets off to a flying start
Language: English
Release Date: December 29, 2008
Prepare Your Child for School answers the questions every parent asks when their child is about to leave their exclusive care and go out into the world of school:
- Is my child ready for this challenge?
- Will the teacher bring out the best in my child?
- What can I do to help my child cope with the...
Nature Education with Young Children
Integrating Inquiry and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: May 29, 2013
Nature Education with Young Children is a thoughtful, sophisticated teacher resource that blends theory and practice on nature education, children's inquiry-based learning, and reflective teaching. The book’s guiding conceptual framework is founded upon the integration of four key ideas for effective...
by Anita Ayre
Language: English
Release Date: January 25, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: January 25, 2013
This book is an experienced teacher’s guide for parents on how to provide their young children with experiences which will promote learning in early childhood in readiness for school. The activities guide learning from the birth and toddler stages through the early pre-school years to the beginning...
Reaching Standards and Beyond in Kindergarten
Nurturing Children's Sense of Wonder and Joy in Learning
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2009
Help kindergarten students meet national standards in developmentally appropriate ways!
This book shows teachers how to help young children reach standards in literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts through creative play activities that ignite their enthusiasm to learn....
Essentials of Literacy from 0-7
A Whole-Child Approach to Communication, Language and Literacy
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2011
Children flourish in their development and learning when practitioners and parents work together. Childrens' development and learning are further enhanced when interconnected knowledge and understanding work together.
In this new edition the authors guide readers in understanding of child development....
The Feeling Child
Laying the foundations of confidence and resilience
Language: English
Release Date: February 5, 2014
What impact does children’s emotional development and well-being have on their capacity to learn? How do you provide learning experiences that meet the developmental needs of every child in your care?
The Feeling Child thoughtfully discusses the key principles of children’s emotional and...
Everyday Play
Fun Games to Develop the Fine Motor Skills Your Child Needs for School
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2010
Organized by age for easy referencing, the dozens of creative activities in Everyday Play are perfect for children aged three to five, and they develop the fine motor skills every child needs for school. More than just an activity book, Everyday Play is full of information for parents, including advice...