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"A Child's Work goes inside classrooms around the globe to explore the stunningly original language of children in their role-playing and storytelling. Drawing from their own words, Paley examines how this natural mode of learning allows children to construct meaning in their worlds, meaning that carries through into their adult lives. Proof that play is the work of children, this compelling and enchanting book will inspire and instruct teachers and...
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In his 2012 book How Children Succeed, journalist Paul Tough introduced us to research showing that personal qualities like perseverance, self-control, and conscientiousness play a critical role in children's success. Now Tough takes on a new set of pressing questions: What does growing up in poverty do to children's mental and physical development? How does adversity at home affect their success in the classroom, from preschool to high school? And...
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In this book the author reverses three decades of thinking about what creates successful children, solving the mysteries of why some succeed and others fail, and of how to move individual children toward their full potential for success. The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about intelligence: success comes to those who score highest on tests, from preschool admissions to SATs. But in this book the author argues that the...
5) Everyday early learning: easy and fun activities and toys from stuff you can find around the house
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"Filled with activities that promote learning simply by letting children be children, [this book] has over seventy-five ideas to get children exploring and discovering using common items ... packed with a punch of educational value, these activities build children's skills in literacy, math, science, and social areas."--Cover.
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Discover why playing is school readiness with this updated guide. Timely research and new stories highlight how play is vital to the social, physical, cognitive, and spiritual development of children. Learn the seven meaningful experiences we should provide children with every day and why they are so important.
7) Letters
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Preschoolers can learn the letters of the alphabet along with puppets RR Racoon, Dickie Duck, and Henny Higginlooper, plus Shelley the Nanny.
8) Colors
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"This bright, bold animated DVD provides little ones 9 months and up with an introduction to the world of colors. As the video plays, each story introduces a different color--seven colors in all! A deliberately gentle pace, engaging imagery, and soothing music make So Smart! a winner for both children and parents."--Publisher's website
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"As we witness the shifting of old forms that once stood as the foundation of our daily lives, parents-who must prepare the next generation to meet this changing world-have more questions now than ever before. Although our culture and the nature of the family may be changing, the atmosphere in the home continues to create the foundation of a child's life. In Heaven on Earth, parent and educator Sharifa Oppenheimer reveals how to make the home environment...
11) Letters
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"This bright, bold DVD provides little ones 9 months and up with an exciting introduction to the alphabet. Each letter of the alphabet slowly builds and is represented by an object that starts with that letter. Choose between a classical music soundtrack and narration. A deliberately gentle pace, engaging imagery, and soothing music make So Smart! a winner for both children and parents."--Publisher's website
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With over sixty-five hands-on art, science, and outside play activity ideas for creating engaging environments both at home and in early childhood and school-age care programs, The Ooey Gooey® Handbook is a must-have resource for everyone who spends time with children. For early childhood educators or parents who are just beginning their Ooey Gooey® journey, this is a great starting point. It includes an informational overview of how The Ooey Gooey...
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The lesson is based on proven research that if babies are exposed to the basics of English in an engaging way, then they will develop the hearing center of the brain to recognize and use these sounds to begin speaking at an earlier age. The program isolates and repeats the individual sounds that comprise each of the baby-friendly words introduced with bold, black and white imagery and soothing ethereal music.
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"Educator, parent, and toddler approved, these fun, educational activities helps to establish key learning skills at each developmental milestone. More than 200 activities are divided by learning category and include materials lists, activity times, prep times, and messiness ratings."--Publisher description
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From the Publisher: The perfect way to turn children's love of active games into learning opportunities! Bring science to life as children learn about their bodies, animals, seasons, and the weather. The activities in each chapter are organized by level of difficulty, and each one incorporates fun, exciting science experiences with movement. Research shows that the most effective way for children to learn concepts is to experience them physically....
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