Children learn best through hands-on exploration, observation, and discovery. With more than 100 activities, The Preschool Scientist gives children the opportunity to actively engage, experiment, crea
From “Down by the Bay” to “I Love the Mountains,” children will sing, dance, and learn with these songs about the wonderful world we live in. The CD is accompanied by a book with over 250 activities t
From "The Alphabet Song" to "The Nursery Rhyme Rap", children will sing and learn about a place they spend much of their time: school. The enclosed CD features 28 fun songs-old favorites and originals
With over 50 great activities, Block Play is a must-have for every teacher. Clear descriptions of what children learn by playing with blocks accompany the activities. Each activity encourages developm
Open the door to teaching infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds successfully with these 300 activities linked to the latest development in child development. Observe what your children are already doin
A comprehensive collection of the best art and craft activities for young children. The result of a nationwide competition, these art and craft activities are the best of the best. Just the thing to a
Children are spending less time being outside in nature, playing, imagining, and learning about their surroundings. Instead, they’re spending more time with tablets, televisions,
With new activities and explorations, tips and information to help you understand how to support the littlest learners, and research nuggets to enhance your own professional knowledge, the Encycl
Learning about BUGS AND SPIDERS has never been so much fun!Bugs and spiders are fascinating to adults and children alike! Now teachers can take children on an expedition into the mysterious world of s
Being with Babies is a resource for both beginning and experienced caregivers. Each chapter describes an issue that caregivers of infants face every day, then follows the description with scenarios t
From "Baby Bumblebee" to "The Ants Go Marching," children will sing and learn about the insects they encounter in their own backyards. The enclosed CD features 21 fun songs-old favorites and originals
What do you get when you combine a large appliance box, a garbage bag, tape, a craft knife, and markers? A mini car wash for toddlers, of course! This series is a teacher's dream! You'll find more cre
Science and math concepts are embedded in the things children do every day. With this book, children learn the how, the why and the what happens next with these open-ended, self-directed activities. E
A positive, strengths-based leadership system is the key to transforming the quality of early childhood programs. Inspiring Early Childhood Leadership lays out strategies designed to support program l
An early childhood classroom should reinforce and enhance young children’s sense of belonging and connection to their environment, each other, their families, and their community. Rethinking the Class
BIG activities engage little learners with this complete curriculum for science, math, literacy and language. BIG is powerful. Children want to be BIG. They want to do BIG. They love enormous numbers
Studies show that young children who learn sign language are well prepared to acquire future language and literacy skills. Sign language provides a good foundation for language skills and an additiona
From "The Wheels on the Bus" to "A Bicycle Built for Two," children will sing and learn about different types of transportation. The enclosed CD features 25 songs-old favorites and originals-and the b
Enjoy five-minute fun from the author who brought you the popular series Games to Play with Babies, Games to Play with Toddlers and Games to Play with Two Year Olds. These games are easy, fun, develop
A young child’s brain is uniquely sensitive to the effects of stress and trauma, which can have detrimental, long-term developmental impact. Helping Them Heal explains how trauma affects the developin
Are you:Trying to remember a game that you used to play?Looking for an easy-to-make, no-mess snack?Struggling to construct a kazoo, wind chime, twirly fish, or other prop?Searching for an appropriate
Parents and caregivers often seek ways to stimulate their little learners, but don’t know where to start. While many conveniences have come our way in the digital age, none has made the process
Parents are eager to help their children learn, but teaching young children complicated scientific and mathematical concepts can be intimidating. Simple STEAM helps parents realize they don’
Complete Learning Spaces for Infants and Toddlers is designed to help busy teachers meet the challenge of creating an effective learning environment for very young children. It includes ideas for plan
The Complete Resource Book is perfect to use as a planning guide or as a resource for responding to children's specific interests. The daily plans have circle time, music and movement activities, sugg
Steer children toward a lifetime of reading with more than two hundred activities, games, and songs to introduce the alphabet. It all begins with twenty-six letters; the wiggles and squiggles that tur
Get ready for fun! These new and classic games, each with a noncompetitive twist, are sure to get children up and moving. You'll find everything you need to know to play over 100 great games, includin
First published more than 20 years ago, this warm and witty collection of advice has been updated to inspire the teachers of today. Teaching is a challenging job, but it is so worthwhile. Let the teac
Celebrate both the Spanish and English languages and cultures with rhymes, songs, stories, and fingerplays. With over 450 selections in both Spanish and English, The Bilingual Book of Rhymes, Songs,
Veteran teacher Judy Fujawa offers over two decades of experience in her warm, witty book of lists. Filled with the imminently practical (Creative Gift Ideas, Things to Do With Boxes, Supplies or Mate
After the winter holidays and activities, every teacher is ready for something new. Experience the joy and wonder of springtime with ideas for every day of March, April, and May. All activities and id
We invited teachers from all over the country to share their experience and knowledge for the creation of this giant resource. Open to any page in this book and you will find an activity for circle o
