Building Structures With Young Children

Looking at the science behind exploring, designing, and building structures, Building Structures with Young Children guides children’s explorations to help deepen their understanding of the physical s

A companion to the curriculum, this trainer’s guide serves as an indispensable handbook for trainers and administrators interested in introducing staff to the Building Structures with Young Children c

From playground equipment to skyscrapers, structures are everywhere. The second unit in the Young Scientist series, Building Structures with Young Children guides children’s explorations to help deepe

Building Brains expands young children's learning with six hundred brain-based, developmentally appropriate activity ideas. It combines the latest information on brain development with activities that

Why is it important for social workers to form meaningful relationships with young children on their caseloads? And how can social workers develop meaningful relationships with these young children?Th

Why is it important for social workers to form meaningful relationships with young children on their caseloads? And how can social workers develop meaningful relationships with these young children?Th

Willis (East Tennessee State University) describes the behaviors exhibited by autistic preschool children and offers solutions for building social skills and communication. Intended for preschool teac

Babies and young children who have experienced early adversity miss out on good, nurturing relationships, and the sensorimotor development that goes along with them. Their bodies therefore lack a soli

Meet kids just like you whose acts of social enterprise are raising awareness around our responsibility to people and the planet. Learn about the work they do and discover how the future of our world starts here... with you.This non-fiction picture book includes a how-to-help section, with simple steps to inspire young readers to take action at home and at school. With a foreword from crochet prodigy Jonah Larson.

From demolishing a building to constructing a skyscraper, this fun activity book—with more than 250 stickers—shows children how things get built! Excavate. Lay the foundation. Create beautiful bridges and structures. This colorful sticker book takes children right onto a construction site to follow the entire building process from start to finish. They’ll even learn what dangers lurk in the scaffolding, machines, planks, and concrete! As they go along, kids can use the stickers to decorate the scenes in any way they like. Each spread features things to look for, find, and count, as well as fun facts and questions. A treasure hunt activity at the end encourages youngsters to go back and spot things they may not have noticed before.

Positive relationships between practitioners and parents are essential for young children’s wellbeing, but achieving this can be difficult if there is not enough understanding about how relation

An guide for parents to help their children develop healthy and intelligent minds includes mind exercising games, as well as conversations and achievements to share with children to help them grow. Re

This important new book about working with children of parents suffering a mental illness focusses on the relationship between children and young people, parents and professionals, and the emotional i

This important new book about working with children of parents suffering a mental illness focusses on the relationship between children and young people, parents and professionals, and the emotional i

Written by three experienced occupational therapists, this book offers a combination of theory and strategies. It is a perfect tool for those working with young children, but also broad enough to be a

From award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Geraldine McCaughrean, an utterly immersive and unforgettable novel set during the London Blitz, inspired by the author's fatherWith World War II on their doorstep, the children of Greenwich, England, are being evacuated. But on the train meant to take them to safety, four of them decide they aren't ready to leave home. They climb out the carriage window just in time, forging an unlikely friendship. With their school taken over by the fire service, they spend their days trying to be useful. Lawrence is building a secret machine. Gemmy searches bombed-out homes for things of value--only to find an adorable mutt she can't even give away. Franklin wants to join the fire service, even if it means lying about his age. Olive looks after her father, haunted by the deaths of his fellow firemen. Together, the four friends roam the streets of London, discovering their resilience amongst the secrets of the city. But as the Blitz unleashes a

Wrench presents readers with a comprehensive guide to helping vulnerable young adults, teens, and children develop defensive and protective behaviors, as well as emotional literacy and problem sol

A picture book series with touch-and-feel tabs.Transportation books for children are popular for a reason: Young children just love spotting and identifying these exciting vehicles. DK'sFeel and Find

Bardige and Segal present a collection of some 130 poems for adults and young children to enjoy together, and, at the same time, strengthen children's language, build their literacy skills, help them

本書以溫柔筆觸與多元視角，展現「藝術無處不在」的理念。從街頭粉筆畫、回收物創作，到音樂、舞蹈、積木與黏土，每一種表達都能成為藝術的形式。書中文字簡潔卻含蓄，配合豐富多樣的人物與文化場景，讓讀者感受到創作的自由與療癒。A celebration of the many ways we make art, spanning mediums, geography, and resources from author-artist Diana Ejaita.Art is for everyone! From found objects to sidewalk chalk, from homemade instruments to breakdancing, from building with blocks to molding clay, art is natural and healing. Readers will be encouraged by the invitation to create anything, anywhere, with any materials. Inclusive and expansive, Ejaita portrays a wide cast of characters exploring their own feelings and ideas, accompanied by a poignant, yet easily understood, text. This deceptively simple and stunningly composed picture book offers children a sense of what art can be, and the ways in which it adds beauty to our lives.

In Children of the Throne, three children set out to show the grown-ups that nature isn’t just something to admire – it’s something to protect. With heart, adventure, and a touch of magic, this inspiring story highlights the power of young voices in shaping the future. From Waterstones Children's Laureate 2022–2024, Joseph Coelho, comes this gentle, poetic story about climate change, working together, building communities and living in tune with nature. On the hottest day of the year, three children watch from their tower block windows as golden leaves drift down to the baking pavement. The trees, tricked by the unseasonal heat, think autumn has arrived. While the grown-ups delight in the sunshine, the children worry for the trees – why isn’t anyone else concerned? A wise tree shows them how to conjure rain and care for the forest, but by bravely finding a short-term solution, they inspire something much bigger – a long-term commitment from the adults around them. Together, they redisc

Sharpen your axe and hoist your sails - it's time to hop in your longboat and explore the world with the voyaging Vikings!As an adventurous young Viking living in 10th century Norway, you're getting ready to set sail across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a new life elsewhere. Prepare to brave stormy seas, discover expert boat-building techniques, and delve into the rich history of Norse mythology! But discovering a new continent is a difficult and dangerous quest - you really wouldn't want to be a Viking explorer!The ever-popular 'You Wouldn't Want to Be' series transports readers to some of the grisliest times and places in history, perfect for reluctant readers! The humorous, first-person narrative approach places children directly in the shoes of some of history's most unfortunate people ever to have lived, great for engaging students with the history curriculum and encouraging further non-fiction reading.

Explore the galaxy with the Mandalorian in this high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Learn more about the Mandalorian, Din Djarin, from Star Wars: The Mandalorian, and from Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett. Join Din Djarin on his fantastic journey, while finding out more about his amazing allies, including Grogu, Greef Karga, Boba Fett, and Peli Motto. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. Exciting Star Wars images, clear vocabulary, and a fun quiz will test young readers and help them in building their reading ability as they learn about this galaxy, far, far away.....

This readers' advisory and collection development guide identifies hundreds of books that can help children connect with books and develop into engaged readers. It enables children's librarians, collection development specialists in public libraries, as well as K–8 school librarians and teachers to choose from the best in traditional and modern children's titles.• Enables collection development specialists who are building a new collection or strengthening/augmenting an existing one to create balanced and enduring collections• Serves librarians seeking to increase their knowledge about children's classics and help young readers get more out of them• Helps teachers who are looking for ways to use literature in the classroom, as well as parents seeking books that are suited to their child's interests, needs, and problems

From the beginning of life, young children’s learning and activities depend on their cognitive capabilities and development. To cope with the environment they live in, children need to learn about the

Based on his work with young children at the Episcopal School of New York, teacher and storyteller Gordh offers a collection of stories from the Bible, arranged and told to create a meaningful childho

Teach young children what good readers do with this collection of mini-lessons, routines, and activities that reinforce key reading skills throughout the year and build independence. Children learn h

Packed with diggers, cranes, tractors, trucks, bulldozers and other big vehicles, all driven by cast of fun animal characters, this delightful sticker book will keep young children entertained for hours. There are over 570 stickers to add to the busy scenes which include building sites, farms, docks and quarries.

★ 牛津權威編纂，孩子的第一本同義詞字典★ 專為 5歲以上 小讀者打造，培養表達與寫作能力★ 透過例句理解詞語差異，學會更豐富的語言表達★ 全彩3D插圖設計，讓詞彙學習更生動有趣《Oxford First Thesaurus》是專為5歲以上兒童設計的第一本同義詞字典，透過簡明的詞條與生活化例句，幫助孩子理解不同詞語的用法，培養說話與寫作能力。全彩插圖與清楚的字母索引設計，讓查找與學習更加輕鬆有趣，是孩子建立英語表達力的重要學習工具。With age-appropriate example sentences, the Oxford First Thesaurus is perfect for use at home or in school, helping develop early speaking and writing skills by inspiring the use of adventurous language.The perfect first thesaurus for building speaking and writing skills through adventurous language.Help children build confident speaking and writing skills with the Oxford First Thesaurus - a vibrant, child-friendly thesaurus designed especially for ages 5 and up. Perfect for use at home or in the classroom, it supports early language development by encouraging children to explore new and adventurous vocabulary in a fun, accessible way. Key features include:• Perfect for ages 5+: Developed specifically for young learners to build early speaking and writing confidence• Supp

Written for practitioners and policymakers, this book will help professionals across health, education, social care and juvenile justice services to understand the needs of young offenders and adolescents at risk of entering the criminal justice system. Developmental in approach, the textbook provides a comprehensive overview of forensic child and adolescent mental health, using cases to help clinicians link theoretical principles to practice and understand how mental health and neurodevelopmental impairment can relate to offending behaviour. With an emphasis on preventive initiatives, early intervention and the building of psycho-social resilience through the delivery of values based practice, this book highlights the need for comprehensive assessment for young people across multiple domains of their lives. This book is of interest to all clinicians working within mental health teams, practitioners working with children and adolescents, professionals involved with youth justice and me

Giving early years practitioners and students the confidence to effectively support scientific exploration and investigation with young children, this book explains the science behind young children'

Giving early years practitioners and students the confidence to effectively support scientific exploration and investigation with young children, this book explains the science behind young children'

Reinforce young children's learning with 10-minute Ofamily homeworkO activities that are age-appropriate and fun for both adults and children alike. Reproducible activity pages give families clear dir

Follow 13 big machines as they set to work and get building!With charming illustrations, narrative text and key terms highlighted on each page, this book offers an introduction to the world of big machines for young children. From diggers and dumpers to concrete mixers and cranes, every child’s favourite is featured here!At the beginning, a two-page illustration opens up to reveal a building site. Turn the page and see the big machines move in – one by one – and set to work! See the demolition truck knocking down a derelict building, a bulldozer clearing the site, and a dumper truck taking the rubble away. And so we watch as a new building takes shape, until a gatefold opens to reveal the apartment block completed.Accompanying the narrative text, there are lots of fun details to look out for in each scene – from a bird building its nest to a mischievous squirrel hiding nuts in the cement mixer! Turn to the gatefold - all the big machines are driving off – their work is done!

Boost your reading skills with Marvel’s Avengers on their world-saving journey in this fun-filled Level 3 reader, carefully levelled to help children progress in their reading ability.Join the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes as they battle villains and protect the world – and power up your reading skills at the same time!Packed with fun facts, exciting colour images, simple vocabulary and a fun quiz, this Level 3 reader will engage young Marvel Super Hero fans and help them build confidence in reading.The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:*Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.*Building knowledge while progressing Years 4 and 5 reading skills.*Developing subject vocabulary on popular topics, including Super Heroes and other pop culture icons.*Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been levelled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, nature,

Packed with fun facts, career stats and lots of jokes, the Football Superstars series tells the story of South Korea's talisman and Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min. The series is aimed at building a love of reading from a young age, especially among football-loving children who are reluctant readers.In this fun and fact-filled book, Football Superstar's dynamic duo, Dan and Simon shine their spotlight on Asia's biggest soccer star of the 21st century, Son Heung-min. They chart the South Korean's rise to superstardom, from his early days when he was trained by his father to his move to the Bundesliga which paved the way for a career defining decade at Tottenham. Along the way, you'll learn about the people who helped him on his journey, plus get all the exciting facts and stats that make Son a global footballing hero.. True to the Football Superstars brand, the book is filled with fun cartoons, inspirational stories, a simple narrative style and a cast of characters chipping in

Ladybird Do You Know? is a STEM-based ELT graded reading series recommended for children aged 5+ who are learning English as a foreign or second language. These levelled non-fiction books feature video content, project work and critical-thinking activities. Each book asks a range of BIG questions on STEM topics from nocturnal animals to building bridges, developing children's language, communication and investigation skills.The five levels progress from CEFR Pre-A1 to A2. Visit the Ladybird Education website for online video content, audio, comprehension activities, and suggestions for project work. Viruses and Bacteria, a Level 4 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Flyers exams.The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions. Why do we get colds? Can we grow bacteria? What are antibiotics? Find out more about cells, Petri dishes and Penicillin.