Early Childhood Education

A bold challenge to the conventional wisdom about early childhood, with a pragmatic program to encourage parents and teachers to rethink how and where young children learn best by taking the child's eye view of the learning environment.

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER More than 1 million copies in print! The authors of No-Drama Discipline and The Yes Brain explain the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures in this pioneering, practical book. “Simple, smart, and effective solutions to your...

The founder and director of the Thirty Million Words Initiative, Professor Dana Suskind, explains why the most important—and astoundingly simple—thing you can do for your child’s future success in life is to to talk to them. What nurtures the brain to optimum intelligence and stability? It...

OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD A must-have resource for anyone who lives or works with young kids, with an introduction by Adele Faber, coauthor of How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, the international mega-bestseller The Boston Globe dubbed “The Parenting Bible.”...

“This parenting book actually made me a better parent.”—Lydia Kiesling, The New York Times From #1 New York Times bestselling authors, the ultimate “parenting bible” (The Boston Globe)—a timeless, beloved book on how to effectively communicate with your child. This bestselling...

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood: How Young Minds Grow and Learn is an in-depth resource for parents, educators, and caregivers who want to understand how children think, learn, and develop during their most important years. From birth through the preschool years, a child’s brain experiences rapid growth, building the foundation for language, memory, problem-solving, creativity, and emotional regulation. This comprehensive guide explains each stage of cognitive development and provides practical strategies to support children at home, in school, and within their communities. ...

In QI Skills for the Early Childhood Classroom, internationally recognized pediatrician and educator Dr. Laura Jana introduces the game-changing concept of QI Skills—seven fundamentally important abilities that set children up for lifelong success, all of which have their foundational development during the critical first five years.

This e-book will enhance understanding of the importance of play in child development. The Importance of Play in Early Childhood Education highlights the importance and development of the capacity to play. The book is suitable for early childhood practitioners who intend to get knowledge and skills in this area. It will cover the following topics: theories of play, types and patterns of play, designing a perfect playground for children, selection and improvisation of play equipment, planning a pre-school outdoor/indoor play lesson and accidents in indoor and outdoor play.

The purpose of this e-book is to enhance understanding in music, dance and drama in early childhood education. This book is divided into five parts. These are role of music, dance, and drama in early childhood development, developmental stages of musical experiences, elements of music and music skills

In Beyond Behaviors, internationally known pediatric psychologist Dr. Mona Delahooke describes behaviors as the tip of the iceberg, important signals that we should address by seeking to understand a child's individual differences in the context of relational safety. This accessible book offers professionals, educators, and parents tools and techniques to reduce behavioral challenges and promote psychological resilience and satisfying, secure relationships.

This e-book seeks to enhance understanding in art and craft activities for young children. This Arts & Crafts e- Book is a definite way to give parents and daycare providers with knowledge and great ideas for keeping young children busy in their schools. It is divided into five sections. These are art and craft activities, art and craft curriculum, elements of art, stages of artistic development in art and role of art and craft in child development.

One of the key benefits of phonological awareness instruction is its ability to support typical listeners. By providing explicit and systematic instruction in phonological awareness, educators can help students develop strong phonemic awareness skills, which are crucial for decoding words, understanding spelling patterns, and developing fluency. This, in turn, leads to improved reading comprehension and overall literacy skills.

The purpose of this book is to move beyond the unproductive and polarizing debates that occur over which bathroom/locker room transgender children should use or on which sports team they should participate. Aidan Key masterfully cuts through the misinformation and distractions to get at the only issues that truly matter—ensuring our children, all of our children—can count on a safe and welcoming learning environment.

ABC Joy! by Dr. Aly is a bright, joyful alphabet book created especially for African American children, with literacy, confidence, and representation at its heart. From A to Z, this book introduces young readers to simple, familiar objects and words while celebrating the beauty of seeing themselves reflected in the pages they read. Designed for Pre-K and Kindergarten learners, ABC Joy! supports early literacy skills like letter recognition, vocabulary building, and word-picture connection—all in a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate way. More than just an alphabet book, ABC Joy! is a love ...

Written by leading early years scientists Professor Sam Wass and Dr Gemma Goldenberg, Take Action on Distraction helps you understand how attention works and shows you how you can work positively with all children in early years and primary settings to improve their focus and concentration. Discover accessible insights from research, practical tips for your classroom and reflective questions to discuss with children and colleagues, all helping you to create a calmer, happier and more effective learning environment.

This enduring classic of educational thought offers teachers and parents deep, original insight into the nature of early learning. John Holt was the first to make clear that, for small children, "learning is as natural as breathing." In this delightful yet profound book, he looks at how we learn...

This guide offers a step-by-step plan that helps parents cultivate daily routines so that they can turn life with toddlers into a mutually rich time of curiosity and learning.

Today, something is going to happen to an innocent child. Tomorrow, that child will walk into their school. What happens next will impact the rest of their life. What is this powerful event? Childhood trauma. Most students will experience some form of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, neglect, family dysfunction, racism, homelessness, or poverty by their 18th birthday. If left untreated, their traumatic experience may have lasting implications on their physical and mental health and their success in school.

This e-book provides practising teachers, reading specialists, and speech–language pathologists with an integrated approach to language and literacy development in early childhood. It explores how children learn to talk, play using language, become literate and make meaning from birth through to pre-school years and later to primary grades. It explores the connection between language acquisition and how this sets the stage for later literacy development. Chapters address formative early experiences such as speaking, hearing, listening, reading and professional development for literacy ...