Preschool category: 2281 books
From Handprints to Hypotheses
Using the Project Approach with Toddlers and Twos
Language: English
Release Date: January 18, 2013
Creativity, initiative, and inquiry are important in all children's early education, including toddlers and two-year-olds. This book focuses on using the project approach-a teaching strategy that enables educators and caregivers to guide children through in-depth studies of real world topics-to scaffold...
Leading for Change in Early Care and Education
Cultivating Leadership from Within
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Featuring both research findings and practical recommendations, this book presents an innovative framework for nurturing leadership in the care and education of young children. Early educators are often seen as the objects of change, rather than the architects and co-creators of change. Douglass calls...
Team Teaching in Early Childhood
Leadership Tools for Reflective Practice
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2017
Discover how to support high-functioning and collaborative teacher teams in early childhood programs by developing healthy and confident team leaders. This manual covers topics of dynamic team teaching including: how to create unified teams, how to become teacher leaders, how to give and receive feedback,...
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Language: English
Release Date: January 17, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: January 17, 2013
The Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children is the essential reference on research on early childhood education throughout the world. This singular resource provides a comprehensive overview of important contemporary issues as well as the information necessary to make informed judgments...
by Linda J. Armstrong, Christine A Schmidt
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2013
This unique resource is for people who care for children in organized settings when they are not in school—programs for children ages 5–12 that operate before and after school and during the summer. For example, programs run by parks and recreation departments, school districts, YMCAs, and churches....
Dyslexia in the Early Years
A Handbook for Practice
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2017
Research has shown that early identification and intervention is crucial and can in fact minimise, and may even prevent, the challenges of dyslexia from becoming too detrimental at later stages of education. This book offers both research insights and practical guidance for teachers working in Early...
by Jackie Silberg
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2005
When you bend yourself into a letter shape or have an alphabet phone conversation, learning to read is FUN. Reading Games offers over 200 activities that will keep children ages 3-6 engaged, interested, and entertained as they acquire the skills they need to become successful readers.
by Jackie Silberg
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2002
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2002
With over 200 games, this indispensable book will help develop areas important for the growth of your 12- to 24-month-old--such as language, creativity, coordination, confidence, problem-solving, gross motor skills, and many more. You and your toddler will experience the joy of discovery on every fun-filled page!
by Jackie Silberg
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2002
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2002
Packed with opportunities to build confidence and to enhance language, coordination, social interactions, and problem-solving skills, Games to Play with Two Year Olds is a must-have for anyone caring for a child between the ages of two and three. Turn ordinary, everyday routines into fun learning experiences!
The Developing Brain
Birth to Age Eight
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2008
Synthesizing information from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and child development, this reader-friendly guide explains the basics of early brain development and provides brain-compatible teaching practices.
Enjoying the Parenting Roller Coaster
Nurturing and Empowering Your Children through the Ups and Downs
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2016
Parenting isn’t always the joy it’s made out to be. On the contrary, many parents feel they are struggling to maintain their sanity and control of their young children’s behaviors. Enjoying the Parenting Roller Coaster offers realistic, practical advice for parents who want the joy back...
Fun Baby Learning Games
Activities to Support Development in Infants, Toddlers, and Two-Year-Olds
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2018
Parents and caregivers often seek ways to stimulate their little learners, but don’t know where to start. While many conveniences have come our way in the digital age, none has made the process of guiding children through their years of growth and development any quicker, easier or less complex.
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More Help! For Teachers of Young Children
99 Tips to Promote Intellectual Development and Creativity
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2005
Includes 99 ready-to-use tips to build early skills in literacy, math, science, social studies, creativity, music, and movement. For teachers of children ages 2-5.
by Avril Brock
Language: English
Release Date: July 17, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: July 17, 2014
What do early childhood practitioners need to know about reflection and reflective practice?
Ongoing reforms in early childhood care and education social policy affect all aspects of young children’s and their families’ lives. Decisions are being undertaken at a rapid pace and there is...