Early Childhood Learning

Reassuring to parents and educators, Einstein Never Used Flash Cards shows why - and how - to step away from the cult of achievement and toward a more nurturing home life full of imaginative play and love of learning. Here's the message that stressed-out parents are craving to hear: It's okay to play! In fact, it's more than just okay - it's better than drilling academics. After decades of research, scientists and child development experts have come to a clear conclusion: Play is the best way for children to learn.

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. ...

This book helps young learners build confidence by reading simple sentences using the most common sight words—perfect for early readers just starting out.

Do you love children? Do you love music? If "Yes", then this is a book you should read! Early childhood learning is extremely important for later development. Music is the universal language and is also deeply connected with emotions. This is why quality introduction to music in early childhood is very important. The book describes principles and proven methods of how to introduce music to children. This approach is focused on children, which are 3 to 6 years old, and do not play an instrument yet. However, their musical skills are developed in an optimal way in order to allow them to play ...

“There’s a book I recommend for everybody: It’s Howard Gardner’s Frames of Mind. It has helped me immensely.” – Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power What do we mean when we call someone smart? That they are good at math and got a high score on the SAT? That they learn...

The Stages of Language Development: How Children Learn to Communicate is the essential resource for parents, teachers, caregivers, and students who want to understand how children grow from their very first cries to confident, articulate speakers. Covering every step from birth through adolescence, this book explains the fascinating journey of language acquisition in clear, accessible detail. Inside you will discover: The prelinguistic stage, when babies use cries, babbles, and gestures to lay the groundwork for speech. How toddlers experience the vocabulary explosion, adding new words at ...

A child’s brain development is fundamental to who he or she will become as an adult! Understanding how a child's brain works and develops is a vital factor in implementing ideologies and practices to help improve a child's cognitive functions. This helps them grow into adults fully capable of utilizing everything the brain offers. And since a child's brain functions are the foundation of their physical capabilities, this knowledge can't be understated.

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.

After 35 years as an education consultant, Rae Pica knows the importance of understanding the natural course of child development. In this collection, she keeps kids front and center as she provides thought-provoking commentary and actionable insights on topics such as the Common Core, the self-esteem movement, and standardized testing.

The Heart of Learning provides heart-centered guidance and essential information for teaching young children and for creating a nurturing and effective learning environment. This educational classic has informed homeschooling families for four decades and continues to provide the foundation of Oak Meadow's K-3 curriculum.

If you think your child is at risk for language difficulties, the last thing you want to do is wait around. But, it’s scary not to know how to approach such a delicate situation. And the truth is, your fear of the unknown can sometimes be worse than the situation itself. Luckily, the missing piece that will help you and your child overcome the challenges that a speech delay or disorder brings is closer than you think. Yasmin Akhtar, an SLT, is on a mission to help parents understand language development through the power of games.

Publishers Weekly bestseller · A joyful and accessible homeschool guide to making learning a part of everyday life Parents who are deeply invested in their children's education can be hard on themselves and their kids. When exhausted parents are living the day-to-day grind, it can seem...

In an accessible format that contains audio and video clips, along with classroom anecdotes and model conversations, Zucker and Cabell show why Strive-for-Five conversations are important and how teachers can use them to engage children and develop their language comprehension.

Literacy Unlocked is an essential resource for K-5 teachers, administrators, instructional assistants, reading specialists, and literacy coaches.

The Power of Play: How Games and Imagination Shape Cognitive and Social Development Play is not just fun—it is one of the most powerful forces in human growth. From the building blocks of early childhood to the collaborative games of adolescence and even the hobbies of adulthood, play shapes the brain, fosters creativity, and builds the social skills that last a lifetime. In this engaging and research-based book, The Practical Atlas explores how different forms of play promote learning, resilience, and connection. Discover how pretend play sparks imagination, how physical play strengthens...

Don’t Look Away: Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms leads early childhood professionals to explore and address issues of bias, equity, low expectations, and family engagement to ensure culturally responsive experiences.

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.

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 ...

Logra un Niño Más Feliz y Resiliente con la Terapia de Juego en Solo 30 Minutos al DíaDescubre cómo apoyar el desarrollo emocional y social de un niño a través del juego con estrategias prácticas que combinan diversión y objetivos terapéuticos. Perfecto para padres, terapeutas y educadores, este libro te guiará con actividades inclusivas que fomentan la confianza y el autocontrol.

Montessori: A Modern Approach has been called the single best book for anyone - educator, childcare professional, and especially parent - seeking answers to the questions: What is the Montessori method? Are its revolutionary ideas about early childhood education relevant to today's world? And most important, especially for today's dual-career couples, Is a Montessori education right for my child?