Encourages children to experiment with art techniques and styles, discussing painting, collage and paper, drawing, craft and construction, and clay and dough projects.
Presents activity programs and lesson plans using parachute play, and provides safety tips, activity expansion ideas, and ways to promote social and emotional growth through the play process.
224 hands-on science experiments and ideas with step-by-step instructions delight and amaze children as they experience nature, the human body, electricity, floating and sinking, and more. Children pa
While the visual and performing arts are powerful curricular companions to early STEM experiences, educators may not have the tools and resources to introduce art beyond painting and drawing. Creative
Challenging behaviors can derail an early childhood learning community, and punishment and exclusion are not the answer. Young children need support and instruction to help them learn how to cooperate
Focusing on the development of children from birth to age three, Innovations: Infant and Toddler Development provides an in-depth guide to the underlying ages and stages and addresses child developme
Presents fifty activities for young gardeners to grow their own flowers, herbs, and vegetables, from growing plants from seed and creating garden markers to decorating a yard with live plants and othe
With quick and simple ideas, 101 Easy, Wacky, Crazy Activities is guaranteed to enliven any day. Try Tongue Painting (yes, Tongue Painting!) or Squishy Squeezy (a clean and messy activity!) and open t
Children need a broad view of the world to better work with others and achieve academic success. That means being able to see many perspectives, listen to others, and share their own ideas and percept
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
Children’s technology guru Warren Buckleitner offers educators and families his expert advice in this valuable guide to making smart choices about technology and young children. Buckleitner’s Guide to
Sanders, a professor and early childhood consultant, provides caregivers, teachers, and parents with a guide to promoting physical activity in preschoolers. He describes the importance of physical act
Silberg (Emporia State University) compiles individual and group games, songs, and activities designed to raise children's awareness of the senses. Each activity is paired with a suggested children's
Develop the natural scientist in every child with 260 hands-on science activities and ideas. Build science skills such as classification, measurement, time and space relationships, prediction, inferen
Young children are born scientists with an innate desire to analyze and investigate the world around them. Creative Investigations in Early Science helps educators expand and encourage young learners’
This guide for parents of children age birth to three years offers activities and advice for fostering and encouraging successful language development. Chapters are divided into three month increments
Isbell (Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Learning and Development, and early childhood education, East Tennessee State U.) describes 40 types of learning centers for use in the early childhood
Art Across the Alphabet contains art-centered activities for children aged three to six to reinforce letter recognition, build phonemic awareness and pre-reading skills, and associate reading with FUN
Children discover the magic of science as they learn about their bodies. Over 280 instantaneous activities and ideas promote skills such as observation, inference and prediction. A vital resource for
Take a fresh approach to community service and giving back. Teaching young children to be socially conscious, community-oriented, and eager to volunteer seems like a daunting task, especially for busy
Sanders, a professor and early childhood consultant, offers a guide to help caregivers and parents encourage physical activity in toddlers. He addresses the types of motor skills that should be practi
Classroom-tested and teacher approved, these activities help children ages three to six learn all about numbers. With one hundred engaging and fun activities, Learn Every Day About Numbers offers ever
Develop language and pre-literacy skills with preschool children using these beautiful four-color photo cards and accompanying activities. Each of the sixty-four cards has a photograph that sparks chi
Teachers can use a collection of cereal boxes and take-out menus as essential literacy tools! The activities in Everyday Literacy integrate environmental print - words, letters, and symbols found in e
Looking for tried and true ways to capture the attention of your three-year-olds? This comprehensive collection of over 600 teacher-created activities provides hours of fun and interesting activities
Packed with opportunities to build confidence and to enhance language, coordination, social interactions, and problem-solving skills, Games to Play with Two Year Olds is a must-have for anyone caring
Anyone working with preschoolers and early primary age children will want this book. Over 200 activities teach children to explore and understand their world through open-ended art experiences that em
Lead the Way provides short, self-guided overviews that both aspiring and practicing after school professionals need to thrive in their roles. The 24 fundamental insights and strategies can be used as
Open the door to literacy and learning for young dual language learners. In classrooms across the country, teachers are encountering more children who are learning English and who come from diverse la
Volunteering is an important way to cultivate compassion, gratitude, and empathy in children and to bring families together in meaningful ways. For busy parents who want to spend time with their kids
The eagerly awaited new edition of one of the most trusted and popular books on infant development is here! Completely redesigned, with 50 brand-new games and illustrations, this indispensable book s
The authors of Tell It Again! have once again drawn on the expertise of outstanding storytellers and teachers for this eagerly awaited new volume. Engage young children's minds and capture their undiv
Recent research has drawn the link between children’s brain development and time spent in the natural environment. Every child deserves a safe play to play, supportive adults to watch him grow, and an
At last! A book has finally arrived that takes the worry out of parent-teacher communication. This innovative and original guide makes it easy for preschool teachers to connect with parents and involv
When a crisis shakes a child’s life, it is often up to teachers to recognize and identify signs that the child is suffering from continuing stress, and to help parents make appropriate decisions regar
Between the LionsR, the Emmy Award-winning PBS KIDS program, brings the joy of reading into millions of homes. From their home at the public library, lion cubs Lionel and Leona and their parents Theo
Teachers and children alike will enjoy exploring the concept of shapes with activities such as Have You Seen My Square, The Circle in the Square, and Erase a Shape. The result of a nationwide contest,
