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Introduce young children to the building and programming of robots through playful, developmentally appropriate activities. Many early childhood professionals are unfamiliar with computer science, robotics, and engineering concepts. This user-friendly and accessible book gives teachers great ideas for engaging young children with 100 exciting hands-on computer science and engineering activities. The book can be easily included in a developmentally...
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Basic, practical information for your family child care program
Family child care homes are a vital part of child care, serving nearly 3 million children in the United States. This book lays the groundwork family child care providers need to run a successful program in a warm, welcoming setting for children and their families. Find out more about how to
- Develop and manage a well-organized family child care program
- Nurture children's learning...
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Many children have to cope with complicated and disruptive situations. Often the classroom becomes the most stable environment. Learn to embrace disruptive change, address it with professionalism, and utilize strategies to affect the direction of children's lives in a positive way and give them a fighting chance to succeed.
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Whether you are an experienced, established teacher who has been running a studio for a decade or a new teacher embarking on your first dance studio, this practical, helpful and insightful book is for you.
Jam-packed with tips, tools, strategies and solutions, How to Run a Preschool Dance Studio reveals the insider secrets to running a successful, profitable and purpose driven studio.
This 7 Step System shows you how to:
- Create and understand...
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Neiron Is Just Like Me is a journey through the life of an orphan who was raised by an untraditional family. Neiron is an athlete who goes on to graduate from college and obtain his dream of becoming a professional football player. Plagued by a serious health issue, AVM, Neiron overcomes this obstacle and reaches his goals. This book is an encouraging story for all kids who are struggling with overcoming trauma at a young age. Neiron exemplifies resilience...
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80 movement activities for preschoolers and kindergartners. Physical education is a critical part of every early childhood curriculum. Children need to move to channel their energies in creative, beneficial ways and to learn habits for lifelong health and fitness. Preschoolers and Kindergartners Moving & Learning provides 80 developmentally appropriate activities that contribute to a well-rounded curriculum in any classroom or program. The book contains:...
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Let Them Shine is a collection of inspiring personal stories of empowerment of young children from award-winning Los Angeles principal Michael Alan Haggood, EdD. This book will help educators nurture the light in each child. Organized around twelve traits, Dr. Haggood highlights the crucial role educators play in children's lives and how their actions often have lifelong effects on the children in their care. After all, "No child can learn from you...
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Questions are powerful tools, especially in the classroom. Asking rich, thoughtful questions can spark young children's natural curiosity and illuminate a whole new world of possibility and insight. But what are "big" questions, and how do they encourage children to think deeply? With this intentional approach-rooted in Bloom's Taxonomy-teachers working with children ages 3 through 6 will discover how to meet children at their individual developmental...
389) Possible Autism
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Parents have so many practical issues and concerns for their children that they have trouble getting through much of the information on autism, delays and disorders. Susan Louise Peterson, award winning autism author and school psychologist helps parents look at a number of practical parent issues from a school psychologist's point of view. Possible Autism covers autism attributes, features, connections, aspects and autism indicators on a broad range...
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When children build with blocks, they are both literally and figuratively constructing their knowledge of the world. When we see children's construction play through the lens of architecture, we are able to support and extend children's learning on all four STEM subjects: science, technology, engineering, and math. Young Architects at Play is a guide for both teachers and parents and includes a diverse variety of activities and resources. More than...
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Play, academics, and standards can work together with the right strategies and support from educators. Take an active role in child-directed play to guide learning. Become a strong advocate for saving play in early childhood education by empowering teachers to join play and standards, and learn how child-led, open-ended play addresses the seven domains and Common Core Standards.This book is full of research and resources that link academic learning...
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My experience as a schoolgirl and teenager in the underprivileged neighborhoods of argenteuil made me deeply indignant: i saw our education system stifle the light and the unique talents of many comrades every year. Many then found themselves in great difficulty at school. I felt already an unacceptable number of children in this situation, but i was still far from imagining the figure given by the 2007 report of the high council for education: "each...
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Updated information and unbiased, developmentally appropriate strategies and activities to celebrate, rather than exclude, diversity, traditions, and holidays. Many programs are establishing a "no holiday" policy, but this book shows you how to celebrate and adhere to school policy. Among other topics, it includes evaluating holiday activities for appropriateness, addressing commercialism and stereotypes, involving families, and developing inclusive...
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Embark on an enchanting journey of language and imagination with our collection of eight bilingual Italian-English short stories for young Italian language learners. This delightful book is specifically crafted for children who are eager to explore the beauty of the Italian language while enjoying captivating tales.With a charming blend of English and Italian, these short stories bring to life a world where language, culture, and adventure intertwine....
396) Little Teachers
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I couldn't wait to begin my teaching career. I had always been captivated by children's imaginations and their inquisitive spirits... Their eagerness to learn. Teaching new skills to entire classrooms of students was an exciting opportunity.
In just a short while, I realized that it wasn't just me who was the teacher. As I shared in these children's daily lives, I also shared their hearts. They began teaching me life lessons, so I wrote this book...
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Want to Teach Your Kids the Names of Things found around the School in Russian?Wonder How They're Pronounced?Enhance your learning experience with our complimentary audio recordings. Follow the link in the book to not only read but also listen and familiarize yourself with authentic Russian pronunciation.Delight in learning Russian with our vivid picture book!Key Features of the Book: Russian Names for Things found around the School.Vibrant Illustrations...
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Early childhood educators know all too well how challenging and demanding pre-K children can be. But couple that with learning or behavioral disorders and teaching kids in the classroom can be even more of a challenge. How to Handle Hard-to-Handle Preschoolers is a user-friendly guide that provides early childhood teachers and administrators with a comprehensive overview of the most common kinds of behavioral disorders and learning disabilities in...
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Des conseils, des idées et des outils pour aider les directions d'écoles fondamentales à mieux gérer les sections maternelles.
À PROPOS DE LA COLLECTION OUTILS POUR ENSEIGNER
La collection Outils pour enseigner explore les tendances actuelles de la pédagogie et de la didactique et propose des ouvrages concrets et d'accès aisé pour la construction de savoir-faire et de savoir-être.
Des outils de formation qui joignent la théorie à la...
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Families play a critical role in helping young children develop a solid academic foundation and love of learning. Numerous examples have proven time and again that children's learning behavior is strongest when reinforced with activities, social interactions, and play. In Learning at Home, PreK3, Ann Barbour stresses the importance of getting parents involved with their children's education through engaging homework activities. Bursting with activities...
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