Creating a Cherished Experience through Montessori
This book presents research-based practices that bring together two powerful pedagogies, Montessori Education and Special Education for the 3- to 6-year-old child in a Montessori school.
The first book to capture the Head Start debates in all their complexity and diversity, this landmark volume brings together the research and personal experience of 52 top experts in a wide range of fields - including education, research, medicine, and social work.
Annotated Table of Contents Chapter 1: Current Issues and Challenges Authors: Jen Neitzel and Ebonyse Mead The focus of this chapter is to provide an introduction and backdrop for the current inequities in early childhood, as well as the challenges and barriers that inhibit justice work in early learning programs. Specifically, the chapter ......
The handbook is expected to serve both as a reference for educators, parents, toy designers, and other interested readers, and as a catalyst for further research and ongoing toy development.
The handbook is expected to serve both as a reference for educators, parents, toy designers, and other interested readers, and as a catalyst for further research and ongoing toy development.
In this book, Dr. Edmond Schoorel looks at childhood from the perspective of physiological development describes the landscape we encounter when rearing children. It is clear that a one-year-old requires a different approach from that needed to raise a healthy four-year-old, who displays psychological differences, as well as differences in his or ......
A useful first step in the IEP process, this DVD facilitates collaboration between professionals and parents as they help young children make the critical transition from early intervention to preschool. Suitable for guiding parents and training new and future practitioners, it answers common questions and concerns about IEPs.
Program Leadership and Professional Learning for the 21st Century
Grounded in current research and theory, this practical book guides program leaders and staff developers to design and implement engaging professional development and coaching approaches. It focuses on early educator competencies essential for high-quality learning and teaching--executive functions, emotion regulation, relationship skills, and ......
Program Leadership and Professional Learning for the 21st Century
Grounded in current research and theory, this practical book guides program leaders and staff developers to design and implement engaging professional development and coaching approaches. It focuses on early educator competencies essential for high-quality learning and teaching--executive functions, emotion regulation, relationship skills, and ......
'The Carolina Curriculum for Preschoolers with Special Needs' is designed for use with children in the 24 to 60 months developmental range who have mild to severe special needs.
This practical, easy-to-use curriculum for children from birth to 3 years with mild to severe disabilities links assessment and intervention. This volume overlaps the upcoming second edition of 'The Carolina Curriculum for Preschoolers with Special Needs'.
Nancy M. Johnson-Martin, Ph.D., has been a consultant for assessment and early intervention following her retirement fromm the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she held positions in the Division for Disorders of Development and Learning and in the Frank Porter Graham.
Uncovering the Hidden History of Racism in the Early Childhood Classroom
Teaching the truth about our history to young children is essential in our quest to dismantle racism in the United States. Pre-service teachers must reconceptualize teaching history to young children by teaching the hidden histories of our nation so that young children can challenge their own biases and assumptions created by a white supremacist ......
For young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and others who have challenges in interacting and communicating, early intervention is key--and parents can play a vital role. Developed through work with hundreds of families, this book presents engaging, evidence-based techniques for enriching your child's social communication skills (up to ......
If your program is among the thousands using the evidence-based Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children, this is the one tool you need to support teachers to effectively use the practices. Developed by highly respected creators of the Pyramid Model for classrooms enrolling children 2–5 years of age, ......
Developed by highly respected creators of the evidence-based Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children, the TPOT(TM) tool measures how well teachers are implementing the model in classrooms enrolling children
An in-depth, easy-to-use tool, the two-part SEAM(TM) assessment reveals detailed qualitative information on young children's social-emotional competence?and identifies their caregivers? strengths and areas of need.
Best Practices to Help Children Read, Write, and Learn from Nonfiction
Specifically designed for K-3 teachers, this accessible guide describes ways to use informational text creatively and effectively in both reading and writing instruction. The book presents lessons, read-alouds, and activities that motivate students to engage with a wide variety of exemplary texts. Links to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) ......
Best Practices to Help Children Read, Write, and Learn from Nonfiction
Specifically designed for K-3 teachers, this accessible guide describes ways to use informational text creatively and effectively in both reading and writing instruction. The book presents lessons, read-alouds, and activities that motivate students to engage with a wide variety of exemplary texts. Links to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) ......
A practical guide to help early childhood educators understand the needs of and provide instruction for young dual language learners in their classroom.
How You Can Support Young Children's Language Development
Talking to young children matters, and this friendly, down-to-earth book is your guide to playful, engaging talk that supercharges young minds and sets the stage for school success. Includes critical new research and invaluable downloadable handouts and study guide.
Practical Strategies for Practitioners and Parents
Explaining the importance of supporting children through change for their wellbeing and social and emotional development, this practical guide gives early years practitioners and parents the tools to help children cope with change and everyday transitions.
Offering an in-depth exploration of the distinctive features of the play development and learning of toddlers, this book provides useful materials, strategies and tools that can be used by practitioners supporting toddlers at this significant age.
The book explores the context and concepts of wellbeing ......
Your Guide to Connecting Children, Families, and Schools
This handbook includes methods to help schools and programmes make the transition to kindergarten happen smoothly. The guide is built around a model that has been adopted in many diverse schools and communities. It helps professionals develop a transition plan and implement the plan.
When a practitioner can tell and read stories well, it is proven to significantly improve young children's early communication and literacy. In this easy-to-read and essential guide, storytelling trainer Mary Medlicott gives professionals the tools to get the best out of oral storytelling and story-reading sessions, with management, ......
An Early Literacy Intervention for Improving Oral Language
This book is your user-friendly guide to implementing Story Friends&;, a fun and engaging language intervention program for 4- to 6-year-old children at risk for later reading difficulty. You'll get: An accessible, concise overview of the program and its many benefits, A look at the research behind Story Friends, Complete guidance on setting up ......
An Early Literacy Intervention for Improving Oral Language
Fun, engaging and effective, Story Friends (TM) is the first research-based Tier 2 language intervention programme for 3- to 5-year-old children at risk for reading difficulties. Through interactive animal-themed storybooks and lively, engaging audio recordings, Story Friends (TM) effectively boosts oral language and vocabulary development.
An Early Literacy Intervention for Improving Oral Language
Fun, engaging and effective, Story Friends (TM) is the first research-based Tier 2 language intervention programme for 3- to 5-year-old children at risk for reading difficulties. Through interactive animal-themed storybooks and lively, engaging audio recordings, Story Friends (TM) effectively boosts oral language and vocabulary development.
An Early Literacy Intervention for Improving Oral Language
Fun, engaging and effective, Story Friends (TM) is the first research-based Tier 2 language intervention programme for 3- to 5-year-old children at risk for reading difficulties. Through interactive animal-themed storybooks and lively, engaging audio recordings, Story Friends (TM) effectively boosts oral language and vocabulary development.
Stickley the frog has the gift of "stick-to-it-ness". His sticky toes help him stick to windows, ceilings, and surfboards - even under plates! But Stickley's toes aren't the only way he sticks to things. His attitude helps him stick with projects so he can reach his goals. Read about Stickley and learn how he makes a plan, sticks to it, and gets ......
This book anchors the social studies as the central unifying force for young children. Teachers use the inquiry process to foster child development of social skills and citizenship ideals in their first classroom experiences. Curriculum is built starting with children's natural curiosity to foster literacy in all its form-speaking, listening, ......
This book anchors the social studies as the central unifying force for young children. Teachers use the inquiry process to foster child development of social skills and citizenship ideals in their first classroom experiences. Curriculum is built starting with children's natural curiosity to foster literacy in all its form-speaking, listening, ......
A UDL-Based Framework for Children's School Success
Provides early childhood educators with a 6-step curriculum framework for creating and implementing learning activities for young children ages 3 to 5 in inclusive settings.
Research shows that teaching sign language to all young children has a wide range of benefits, from enhancing social‐emotional and preliteracy skills to supporting positive parent‐child relationships
This essential handbook for all early years practitioners provides a wider awareness of self-regulation in babies and young children. It emphasises the importance of giving
children positive attachments and empathy, and provides fun ideas of how to promote coping strategies for them.
