This book uniquely blends the theoretical and practical aspects of observing and recording behavior, and begins with a discussion of the basic meaning of observation, and why it is so important to human functioning. The author discusses how to interpret observations, the implementation of findings, and ongoing evaluation to aid in comprehension. Actual observation exercises allow readers to test their skills along the way.
Aline D. Wolf's best-seller, revised in 2009 with full-color photos. This guide gives a consise explanation of the method and materials used in the Montessori classroom for 3-6 year olds. An excellent tool for educating parents interested in or new to Montessori.
From August planning to July reflection, Welcome to Kindergarten is a comprehensive resource that will give kindergarten teachers new insights. Noted teachers and presenters Bonnie Brown Walmsley and Debra Redlo Wing demonstrate how best practices and a student-centered focus can make the first year of school rewarding for kindergarteners, parents, and teachers.
The authors are experienced teachers, presenting you, in clear and direct language, with developmentally appropriate teaching themes throughout the school year as well as specific project topics that get kids interested and excited about learning. All the while, Walmsley and Wing address topics important to your classroom, including:
assessing literacy progress
meeting educational standards in a student-centered curriculum
building students' content-area knowledge
communicating meaningfully with parents
keeping useful records
making time for professional development.
From ideas about setting up your classroom, structuring play, and integrating art and music into lesson planning to invaluable resources like discographies and booklists that Walmsley and Wing have developed in their own classrooms, Welcome to Kindergarten gives you everything you need for effective organizing, communication, planning, and professional development.
Whether you are a full- or half-day kindergarten teacher, a veteran or a rookie, Walmsley and Wing are enthusiastic partners in helping you improve your teaching. Read Welcome to Kindergarten and foster joyful learning in your students-and in yourself.
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Here are practical guidelines and step-by-step techniques for organizing and implementing a successful preschool program. Included are strategies and reproducibles for classroom management, curricula planning, learning centers, storytelling, nutrition and cooking and more.
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A comprehensive (40+ hour) self-directed manual is just what teachers need to effectively implement one of the best infant curriculum resources, Innovations: The Comprehensive Infant Curriculum. This guide is specially designed for teachers who are new to the world of care and early education of infants, as well as those who are experienced infant educators.
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A devastatingly large number of people in America cannot read as well as they need for success in life. With literacy problems plaguing as many as four in ten children in America, this book discusses how best to help children succeed in reading. This book identifies the most important questions and explores the authoritative answers on the topic of how children can grow into readers, including: what are the key elements all children need in order to become good readers? What can parents and caregivers provide all children so that they are prepared for reading instruction by the time that they get to school? What concepts about language and literacy should be included in beginning reading instruction? How can we prevent reading difficulties starting with infants and into the early grades? What to ask school boards, principals, elected officials, and other policy makers who make decisions regarding early reading instruction.You'll find out how to help youngsters build word recognition, avoid comprehension problems, and more - with checklists of specific accomplishments to be expected at different ages: for very young children, for kindergarten students, and for first, second, and third grade students. Included are 55 activities to do with children to help them become successful readers, a list of recommended children's books, and a guide to CD-ROMs and websites. Great strides have been made recently toward identifying the best ways to teach children to read. "Starting Out Right" provides a wealth of knowledge based on a summary of extensive research. It is a 'must read' for specialists in primary education as well as parents, pediatricians, child care providers, tutors, literacy advocates, policy makers, and teachers.
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This new addition to the best-selling SIOP® Model series shows how to use the SIOP® Model with pre-K and kindergarten English learners so they can fully participate in all aspects of early schooling.
Understand the young English learner and language development, learn all eight components of the SIOP Model (lesson preparation, building background, comprehensible input and strategies, interaction and lesson delivery, practice & application and review & assessment), and see how other programs have used the SIOP Model to create an optimal learning environment for their young students.
Focuses on preschool-aged children and kindergarteners—and shows how to create an effective and developmentally appropriate instructional setting for these young English learners.
Provides an overview of the SIOP Model—and explains its research support and application to early childhood programs.
Describes the young English learner, current demographic trends and the fundamentals of language development early in the book—to provide a context for later material (Chapters 2 and 3).
Devotes four chapters to the eight components of the SIOP Model—so educators learn how to use lesson preparation, building background, comprehensible input and strategies, interaction and lesson delivery, practice & application and review & assessment with their young English learners (Chapters 4-7).
Provides a sample lesson plan and highlights three sample programs—so educators can see how to implement the framework in different settings and circumstances.
Includes a comprehensive version of the SIOP protocol and an abbreviated version—so educators learn how to use the tool to observe lessons, provide feedback, and support other teachers (Chapter 9 and Appendix A).
We learn often in life, but only once as a child. This popular book will help future teachers make the most of this special time. Here is complete coverage of how children learn, what they can learn, and how to teach them. The focus is on creating a child-centered curriculum that addresses children's needs in all developmental areas–physical, social, emotional, creative, and cognitive. The authors provide a wealth of meaningful teaching strategies–accompanied by lesson plans, activities, recipes, and more–that will meet the needs and interests of children ages three to eight, all synchronized to these children's developmental skills and cognitive capabilities. For teachers and future teachers specializing in Early Childhood Education.
This practical text is designed to meet the needs of students, administrators, and teachers of children of all ages who are trying to create effective partnerships with families. It provides an overview of modern families and their complex roles, to sensitize teachers to the diversity and needs of families they will encounter. The text discusses fully both the benefits of creating productive partnerships and the barriers that teachers must work beyond. Practical and effective communication strategies are described, with abundant examples. Emphasis is placed on current developments in the field of early childhood education, legislative mandates in education, and position statements from professional organizations. A discussion of No Child Left Behind and updated NAEYC Code of Ethics accreditation standards for programs and for teacher education supports this emphasis.
Early Childhood Development: A Multicultural Perspective, Fifth Edition addresses both typical and atypical child development from birth through age eight. This text highlights the diversity of child development, preparing professionals to meet the unique needs of children from a wide variety of backgrounds.
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If you've ever wanted to teach young children, everything you need to sharpen your skills is here! XAMonline's comprehensive study guide covers several categories including Understanding the Nature of the Growth Development, Planning and Implementing Curriculum Theory and Evaluating and Reporting Student Progress and Effectiveness of Instruction. Our study guide also covers math and art subject as well as 32 competencies and 121 skills. The included 240-question sample test will give you the confidence to pass your Praxis exam without fail!
This must-have resource combines the latest in education theory and best-practice instruction in an easy-to-navigate format that teachers will want to keep close at hand. Filled with helpful strategies, tips, and insights from veteran teachers across the country, the book covers essential topics of instruction, planning, management, and professional growth. Also includes updated standards and technology sections, a complete glossary of education terms, and a new index. For use with Grades K-8.
Now in Knopf Paperback--"six genial, affectionate evocations of family interaction and childhood mischief. There's a glow here that's hard to resist."-- Booklist
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Do you have a child in your early childhood classroom who:
Climbs on top of furniture and jumps off?
Covers his ears when children are singing?
Refuses to touch clay, paint, or sand?
Often falls down and skins his or her knees?
Refuses to play on outdoor playground equipment?
If so, it is possible this child is having trouble with sensory integration. How can teachers help children with these problems so they can enjoy learning and grow in positive ways? The Sensory Integration Book helps identify children who have difficulties with sensory processing and offers preschool teachers simple, easy-to-use solutions to support the sensory needs of young children in the preschool classroom. Easy-to-implement solutions include adaptations and activities for children with different types of Sensory Processing Disorder. This book has a bonus chapter with instructions on creating low-cost items to help children with sensory issues.
Christy Isbell is a pediatric occupational therapist with specialized training in both sensory integration and neuro-developmental treatment. She lives in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Dr. Rebecca Isbell is director of the Center of Excellence in Early Childhood Learning and Development. She is a professor of early childhood education at East Tennessee State University, where she was recognized as a distinguished professor for teaching. She lives in Jonesborough, Tennessee.
Join Carol Ann Tomlinson and Caroline Cunningham Eidson in their continuing exploration of how real teachers incorporate differentiation principles and strategies throughout an entire instructional unit. Focusing on the elementary grades, but applicable at all levels, Differentiation in Practice, Grades K-5 will teach anyone interested in designing and implementing differentiated curriculum how to do so or how to do so more effectively. Inside, you'll find
* Annotated lesson plans for differentiated units in language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics. * Samples of differentiated product assignments, learning contracts, rubrics, and homework handouts. * An overview of the non-negotiables in differentiated classrooms and guidelines for using the book as a learning tool. * An extended glossary and recommended readings for further exploration of key ideas and strategies.
Each unit highlights underlying standards, delineates learning goals, and takes you step by step through the instructional process. Unit developers provide running commentary on their use of flexible grouping and pacing, tiered assignments and assessments, learning contracts, and numerous other strategies. The models and insight presented will inform your own differentiation efforts and help you meet the challenge of mixed-ability classrooms with academically responsive curriculum appropriate for all learners.
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"The most useful tool out there for families about to embark on the search for a preschool!" -Helen Cohen, director, Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center, Boston
A must-have for parents of future preschoolers
Starting preschool is one of the biggest milestones in a child's life. With this comprehensive, step-by-step guide, you won't have to navigate the preschool process alone. Whether the nursery schools nearby enroll every child, or they're so competitive that they only accept a few applicants, this book has everything you need to know to choose and get into the right preschool for your child. You'll learn:
How to find high-quality preschools in your area
Insight into popular preschool programs (Montessori, Waldorf, play based, cooperative)
Key criteria to consider when choosing a preschool
Strategies for paying for preschool (financial aid, tax benefits)
How to help prepare your child for the first day of preschool
Advice for gaining admission into competitive programs, including getting off the waiting list, submitting a strong application, and preparing for a child assessment
"This well-organized, comprehensive book will help parents navigate the world of preschool." -Nancy Schulman and Ellen Birnbaum, authors of Practical Wisdom for Parents: Raising Self-Confident Children in the Preschool Years and directors of the 92nd Street Y Nursery School, New York
"A gift to every parent starting the preschool search." -Irene Byrne, MA, author of Preschools by the Bay and executive director of the Phoebe Hearst Preschool, San Francisco
Art and Craft Dvd- an Ultimate Guide for Preschoolers and Kids
ART/Craft DVD guide to innovative Art and craft skills for children. These DVDs Enhance their Learning. There is large range of inspiring crafts for young children that use materials for art and craft from around the house. Art and Craft DVDs provide clear instructions which can be easily follows. There are also lots of Craft projects provided for preschoolers, kids in the DVD. These crafts projects use materials found around the house. Whether you are an absolute beginner or if you have been drawing and painting for a while now, there is a whole range of techniques and exercises that you can use to improve your art work. These DVDs provide you the new and innovative drawing Techniques. In Pastels & Multimedia DVD programmed, will be working in pastels and multimedia and starting to draw figures using simple methods of practicing figures and measuring them out simply. In Watercolor Pencils & Shadowing DVD, shows you how to create a water color from a drawing and see the beauty of water soluble pencils.
Preschool Education: Arts and Crafts Through Art and craft DVD we can provide various and unique craft activities for use in the early childhood setting. DVDs also provide activities for the preschool classroom which is grouped by theme, and through free newsletter. For Preschool Kids, Art and Craft Activities kits is also available while buying. The preschool curriculum and crafts are developed for a mixed age group for early childhood ages 2-5 in Craft DVDs.
Art and Crafts for Kids DVDs features with a large variety of fun art and craft ideas and also how to create a water color from a drawing and see the beauty of water soluble pencils. It also includes projects for holidays, educational themes and some of our children's favorite cartoon characters which can be created by water color pencil and shadowing.
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You'll never find yourself bored with the wide collection of fun Art and crafts! All Art and crafts product description are also in PDF format. So you can enjoy these Art and Crafts description and technique from the Crazy Art/Crafts DVD Collection.
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First of a series of Preschool Learning Videos from www.preschoollearningonline.com for parents, teachers & caregivers. Presented by a Professional Early Childhood Educator. Your Kids Will Love These Art Activities For Kids & preschool ideas! Video Rating: 4 / 5
Product Description This 98 page book is based on our best selling title, The Home Daycare Complete Recordkeeping System. This new book offers a lighter look into the recordkeeping required to operate this unique home business and is available in English and Spanish.
All the important topics are covered and insightful recordkeeping tips are shared.
Learn how to calculate the Space/Time Percentage, how to track direct and indirect expenses, how to deduct use of your family computer and television, what methods can be used to record the mileage deduction, and so much more!
Examples are provided to guide you through the recordkeeping process and 24 forms are included for your use.
The original book goes into the sometimes challenging world of federal income tax preparation and the process of completing payroll for employees. This book does not delve into these topics.
This book is offered as an option for people who want to learn all they can about the recordkeeping associated with a home daycare, but do not want to get into the nitty gritty tax information. Home Daycare Recordkeeping: Your Financial Guide to Success
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Product Description Who says your baby can’t “talk” about his or her feelings? In fact, babies’ actions often speak louder than words! Understanding those actions–and responding appropriately to them–is the key to giving your child a head start to a healthy and happy future. Now the authors of the bestselling Baby Minds and Baby Signs translate the latest research on the rich inner life of babies into practical, fun activities that will foster your child’s emotional skills during the most critical period–between birth and age three. This comprehensive guide will help you help your child express emotions effectively, develop empathy, form healthy friendships, and cope with specific challenges. Learn how to:
•Talk with your child about emotions in order to help him recognize and control his own •Use face-to-face interaction, tone of voice, song, and touch to make your infant feel safe and secure •Start a gratitude journal to help your child appreciate the good things in life •Nurture self-esteem with “try, try again” activities and simple chores •Create a “What are they feeling” deck of cards to help your child understand and practice emotions •Use games and songs to help your child practice self-control •Overcome temper tantrums, aggression, shyness, separation anxiety, and other challenges
Whether your child is as easy to raise as a sunflower, as difficult as the prickly holly bush, requires the patience of the delicate orchid, or is as active as the exuberant dandelion, Baby Hearts helps you provide the emotional support that may be the most important gift a parent can give. Baby Hearts: A Guide to Giving Your Child an Emotional Head Start
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Product Description " Praised by Newsweek as -a compelling read- and Library Journal as -accessible and down-to-earth,- Dale McGowan-s Parenting Beyond Belief offered freethinking parents everywhere a compassionate introduction to raising caring, ethical children without religious guidance. Now, for the more than 40 million people in the United States who identify themselves as nonreligious, Raising Freethinkers offers solutions to the unique challenges secular parents face and provides specific answers to common questions, as well as over 100 activities for both parents and their children. This book covers every important topic nonreligious parents need to know to help their children with their own moral and intellectual development, including advice on religious-extended-family issues, death and life, secular celebrations, wondering and questioning, and more. Complete with reviews of books, DVDs, curricula, educational toys, and online resources relevant to each chapter topic, Raising Freethinkers helps parents raise their children with confidence. " Raising Freethinkers: A Practical Guide for Parenting Beyond Belief
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Two experts who are helping Hollywood's A-list babies get their zzz's share the no-fail, family-friendly method that has helped thousands of sleep-deprived moms and dads.
Even Hollywood's biggest stars face the same dilemma as other parents do: "How do I get my child to sleep?" As parents in the know are finding, whether they're on the red carpet or the soccer field, the answer is the same: The Sleepeasy Solution.
Psychotherapists and sleep specialists Jennifer and Jill, the dynamic "girlfriends" all of Hollywood calls on to solve Junior's sleep problems, have perfected their sleep technique that will get any child snoozing in no time—most often in fewer than three nights. The key to their method? It addresses the emotional needs of both the parent and child (yes, how to handle the crying!)—a critical component of why most other sleep methods fail.
In this much-needed, family-friendly guide, weary parents will learn to define their own individual sleep goals, those that work for their family's schedule and style. They'll create a customized "sleep planner" to ensure consistency with both parents as well as extended caregivers. (As an added bonus, they'll even improve the readers' relationships with their spouses with the "marriage-saver" section.) With comprehensive sections devoted to each stage of Baby's and Toddler's development, plus solutions to special circumstances like traveling, daylight saving's time, moving to a "big kid bed" and multiples, The Sleepeasy Solution is a dream come true!
"This approach was truly amazing in helping our family to thrive. . . . We are eternally grateful!" —Ben Stiller and wife, Christine Taylor, actors
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"Sleepeasy gave us all the tools we needed to get our baby sleeping through the night. Now when we say good night to our daughter, we know it really will be a good night." —Greg Kinnear, actor
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