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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...
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This book aims to support EYFS practitioners and other childcare professionals to achieve outstanding, creative provision using teaching ideas that are simple and easy to replicate.
Suitable for those working with children aged 3-5, the book would also be an excellent resource guide for students taking their PGCE course or any early years' childcare course
and EYTS qualification.
It contains detailed photographs of investigation activities, small...
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There is something absolutely magical about a child who is embarking on the amazing journey called kindergarten. They are so innocent, pure, and impressionable. They are at an incredible stage in their livesso young, yet so very ready. This book was written as a gift to parents whose children are at this wonderful stage. My intention is to share with you every insight that I have gained as a mother and as a teacher. Whether this is your first child...
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If you are a teacher, parent, home schooler, after-school instructor, park or botanical garden interpreter, pre-school teacher or child development specialist, you will love this book. It is about things to do with children between the ages of 2 and 8 in all types of gardens. The activities, collected from outstanding teachers and the authors childhood use inquiry learning in response to the importance of being outdoors with children. The book explains...
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Author Mary Jo Nyssen and illustrator Joe Palmisano are back for the second act of An Amazing Circus of Phonograms. The two use an engaging story and colorful illustrations to teach your children the many different sounds phonograms can make. The first act of An Amazing Circus of Phonograms covered twenty-two letter combinations.
The second act follows through with the other twenty-two.
As children read about the acts performed at the circus, they...
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All parents and teachers of young children want them to grow up to be happy, successful, contributing members of society. But how do you teach children to care about other people and the world they live in? How do you encourage peaceful resolutions to problems and confidence in trying new things? In Empowering the Children, Karen Szillat will show you how to: Focus on the values that parents and teachers the world over agree are important for children...
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Vog loves to play with his friends, but sometimes, he gets angry. When he gets angry, he does things to his friends that upset them, and then they do not, want to play with him anymore. Vog feels sad without any friends to play with and wants to know what to do, when he's angry. Fortunately, his friends help him out and offer him some suggestions.
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A male educator explores the joys of working with children in this inspirational account. Manuel Kichi Wong shares his personal journal entries that consider the challenges and obstacles of being a male educator in a field dominated by women. Whether its cooking, cleaning, changing diapers, dealing with parents, or interacting with children, he does whatever it takes to get the job done. Find out what it really means to pursue a career as an early-childhood...
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MY FIRST SHAPES AND NUMBERS COLOURING BOOK is a unique, educational and fun colouring book which will help children to learn the basic shapes, colours and numbers. It encourages concentration, communication, good hand and eyes co-ordination and problem solving.It has lots of different activities to keep children really busy.
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"How To Choose The Best Preschool For Your Child" helps you in the decision of enrolling your child in a reputable preschool. It helps answer questions as to whether your child is socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively ready to participate in a daily structured program with a group of other children. It explains the rules, routines and expectations of the preschool classroom. It offers assistance in finding the preschool with the best suited...
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Chester E. Finn, Jr. outlines the issues that define, animate, and complicate today's contentious pre-kindergarten debate in American education. He examines such topics as: which children really need it; how many aren't getting it; who should provide it and at what expense; what is the right balance between education and child care; and how to know whether it is succeeding.
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Often we have animals or fowl in our neighborhoods we seldom give thought to until someone brings the factual matter to the table concerning various aspects of their lives. In this book, A Talk With Delbert, and Other Creatures of Southwestern Pennsylvania, the author, Paul J. Volkmann, does something no human could or even attempt to carry out - walk up and actually talk to animals and one turkey about information pertaining to each. Truly fictional...
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Archie is a sweet and kind little duck with a limp. He desperately wants to be wanted by his friends and neighbours but nothing he does makes them be nice to him. One day Archie meets a nice old duck in the woods that is just like him. Archie learns about forgiving others, loving yourself, and having gratitude for the life he's been given.
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Ce collectif vise à présenter des expériences d'échanges de connaissances menées au Québec par des chercheurs et des praticiens de la petite enfance et issus de divers contextes éducatifs, tels que des services de garde, des écoles, des milieux communautaires et des services sociaux.
17) The Geoma Tree
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Meet Circle and all of the other shapes growing on the Geoma Tree. Your child will learn geometrical concepts of shapes as well as gain an understanding of the importance of uniqueness and individuality.
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Una historia que refleja los miedos de los niños y la liberación de esos temores para enfrentarse a la vida. Lucía por sí sola ha encontrado una nueva forma de permanecer callada, hasta que un día una situación difícil la obliga a reaccionar con palabras, para alegría de todos. A partir de ese momento descubre otras actividades que puede hacer con sus manos y especialmente con sus dedos. Lucía supera sus temores y avanza en su desarrollo...
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Do you wish you had a magic wand that created new and interesting activities to keep your preschooler moving forward on the road to learning success? Fifty Fun Pre-K activities contains guided, easy-to-implement learning activities that teach the basic skills youngsters need in order to be ready for kindergarten, such as ABCs, phonics, numbers and more! Based on years of research and hand-on experience with youngsters both in America and Japan, you...