Central Kansas Library System

Why do some children succeed while others fail? The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about intelligence: success comes to those who score highest on tests, from preschool admissions to SATs. But in this book the author argues that the qualities that matter most have more to do with character: skills like perseverance, curiosity, conscientiousness, optimism, and self-control. The book introduces us to a new generation...

Hands are for helping, learning, playing, and much more. Remind children of the many positive actions their hands can take, from saying hello to making music to brushing their teeth at bedtime. Children learn that violence is never okay, discover alternatives to hitting, and explore ways to manage strong feelings. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.

Making learning a hands-on experience, Do-It-Yourself Early Learning shows home child care providers how to find and use many of the inexpensive--and often overlooked--building, home-repair, and construction materials available at local hardware stores and home centers to create fun activities and toys that promote play, exploration, and discovery. This innovative guide takes teachers on a journey through the aisles of the local home center to help...

A counting book for very early readers.

Presents over seventy simple arts and crafts activities related to holidays, school, occupations, travel, nature, home, and friendship.

Educational backpacks will help enhance and accelerate a child's acquisition and mastery of reading and writing skills. For children in First Grade.

Presents a collection of games and activities aimed at toddler and preschoolers.

Explores the outdoors and teaches about a variety of plants and animals with over sixty suggested activities.