"Given the recent rise of childhood obesity, the need for health education is needed more than ever. This curriculum provides developmentally appropriate activites that introduce important health concepts, including physical activity, rest and relaxation, and nutrition and eatin…
"The earlier children learn about safety, the more naturally they will develop habits that lead to lifelong patterns of safe behavior. These activities introduce topics such as seat belt use, fire and burn prevention, and tobacco and alcohol awareness in developmentally appropri…
"The earlier children learn about safety, the more naturally they will develop habits that lead to lifelong patterns of safe behavior. These activities introduce topics such as seat belt use, fire and burn prevention, and tobacco and alcohol awareness in developmentally appropri…
"Let's Play provides a variety of budget-friendly, child-centered experiences that lead to countless learning opportunities. Each chapter outlines an open-ended play adventure with instructions, photographs, and fresh ideas for children to explore everything from worms to magnet…
Let's Play provides a variety of budget-friendly, child-centered experiences that lead to countless learning opportunities. Each chapter outlines an open-ended play adventure with instructions, photographs, and fresh ideas for children to explore everything from worms to magnets"
"Let's Play provides a variety of budget-friendly, child-centered experiences that lead to countless learning opportunities. Each chapter outlines an open-ended play adventure with instructions, photographs, and fresh ideas for children to explore everything from worms to magnet…
39 teacher-tested, child-approved play-based adventures that are packed with endless learning opportunities.
<Div>A new emergent math resource for every teacher-even those who don't believe they have the know-how to teach math</div>
This guide to building children's math and inquiry skills outlines a "mathematizing" approach in which children develop their understanding of math concepts in real-life, everyday contexts. Includes practical lessons, case studies, and a glossary.
A new emergent math resource for every teacher-even those who don't believe they have the know-how to teach math.
An inspiring and practical guide to creating a larger vision in early child care, this popular professional development tool has been thoroughly revised and offers a concrete framework for organizing an early childhood center director's ideas and work. Updated and expanded, it r…
"Loose parts capture children's curiosity, give free reign to their imagination, and encourage creativity. This form of play allows infants to be in control and recognize the power of their bodies and actions. A variety of new and innovative loose parts ideas are paired with bea…
"Loose parts capture children's curiosity, give free reign to their imagination, and encourage creativity. This form of play allows infants to be in control and recognize the power of their bodies and actions. A variety of new and innovative loose parts ideas are paired with bea…