Early Childhood Learning

Dr Shefali teaches us how to control our expectations, embrace the present moment and let go of the anxiety surrounding how best to parent our children. Become the awakened parent you've always wanted to be and watch your children thrive. All parents have aspirations for their children, but for some these hopes turn into unrealistic expectations. In many cases, this puts huge amounts of pressure on children and has the potential to cause real harm, hindering your child's development.

In this book, you'll discover what it means to be a preschool teacher. This book will help you understand different learning styles, the difference between preschool and babysitting, and a new perspective on certain situations that happen in the classroom. By the time you finish this book, you will know that the average one-year-old knows more than they let on, and that patience really does stretch and grow.

A story about a star who gets lost trying to find her best friend, the Moon. She travels all over the galaxy while meeting new friends along the way. Will she ever find her friend? Only time will tell.

Don’t Look Away: Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms leads early childhood professionals to explore and address issues of bias, equity, low expectations, and family engagement to ensure culturally responsive experiences.

Over twenty years after the first edition laid the groundwork for twenty-first-century Montessori education, this revised and expanded edition of The Montessori Way incorporates the latest research and practical applications, culminating in an all-encompassing modern guide to understanding and implementing the Montessori method in various settings. An essential reference for both educators and parents, it starts with a strong emphasis on the core principles of Montessori, such as child-centered learning, independence, and hands-on experiences.

Every child belongs. Every child is unique. Every child has strengths. Every child has the potential to fly. Whether your child has received a diagnosis or is exhibiting behaviors that worry you, Empowering Your Child to Fly: A Family’s Guide to Early Childhood Inclusion offers advice for navigating the early intervention and special education systems from an educator who has experienced these systems as a child, as a parent, and as a professional.

20 Fundamental Life Skills Every Child Should Learn Before Middle School "Life Skills Playbook for Elementary Kids" is an educational life skills book tailored for elementary-aged children, designed to prepare them for the exciting journey of increased independence. A collection of 20 essential life skills are individually presented through heartwarming and engaging animal stories that resonate with young readers, making learning both fun and memorable. These stories introduce skills and embed valuable lessons in teamwork, kindness, and perseverance. Following each short story, the book ...

Social play, especially team games, is a great experience that encourages kids to lead or support their teammates, and provides a wealth of opportunities to share, take turns, and show respect for others. It is an excellent way of encouraging children to learn and practice all the skills required by working together. Studies have shown that playing social games, especially for social and collaborative children, can lead to more pro-social behaviors that are positive, helpful, and aimed toward social acceptance and friendship among children.

The first five years of a child’s life are very crucial – very crucial to how well the child will fare in later life in education. “Every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support that enables them to fulfil their potential.” The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework promotes teaching and learning to ensure children’s ‘school readiness’ and gives them a broad range of knowledge and skills that provide the right foundation for good future progress through school and life. This is the adapted framework for schools running the EYFS curriculum outside ...

Literacy Unlocked explores the pivotal role of early literacy instruction in shaping a child's reading development and overall academic success. This book equips listeners with research-backed insights and practical, accessible strategies to implement the science of reading to ensure future generations excel in literacy.

In Preschool Clues, Angela shares the latest research from top thinkers in child development and education. Through her practical, straightforward advice and inspiring, conversational approach, you will not only understand exactly what your children are learning from the shows they watch and why these shows are so effective; you’ll know exactly how to apply these same proven approaches in your daily life and with the same powerful results.

This is a quality paperback which includes over 40 full color photos illustrating various real life Montessori school exercises. ABOUT THE AUTHOR The author took her AMI Montessori training at the Montessori Training Center, Palo Alto, California from Lena Wikramaratne (a colleague and friend of Maria Montessori). In 1985 she co-founded her own school, Independence Montessori and then later joined her husband’s school, Minnesota Renaissance School. This book grew out of independent pamphlets she wrote over the years to help parents understand the Montessori method. FROM THE FOREWORD "...

It's no secret that reading aloud to children every single day is one of the most important things any teacher, parent, or grown-up can do to help children become better readers, thinkers, and frankly, better human beings. The Artful Read-Aloud is a user-friendly guide that builds a bridge between the artistic world and the classroom, providing a deeper dive into the artistry of reading aloud. Rebecca Bellingham draws on her experience as a performer, teaching artist, classroom teacher, and literacy coach to make explicit connections between the arts and reading aloud.

Don't leave your children's education in the hands of the teachers' unions! Use your time in the car together to get involved and take hold of the reins. Raise successful, rational, and competent offspring who can thrive in adulthood.
This audiobook series provides you with thousands of questions that will elevate your children's grades, enhance their relationships with family and friends, deprogram Marxist mind-control misinformation, and help them achieve an overall mastery of life.

This manual is not just about homeschooling but is a natural teaching system that releases the genius factor every child has and brings out the pure joy everyone shares in learning interesting new things. In other words, Teaching and Learning Made Simple shows you and your child how to learn anything that is interesting. A Simple Natural Method of Teaching Children The simple, fun exercises inside give a foundation that accelerates the learning process and from these basics, anyone has a head start that goes way beyond public education, where they stuff your head with facts you may never ...

Confidence, emotional intelligence and resilience are vital to children's mental well-being, and this book gives early years practitioners all the tools they need to promote these skills in young children. The book explores how three approaches - Growth Mindset, Forest School and Multiple Intelligences - can be key to building these skills.

Nearly Everything I Learned in Kindergarten Screwed Me Up! takes you back to where the problems began, starting on day one of kindergarten. With honor and respect to the underrecognized and underappreciated educators in our lives, you'll take personal responsibility for overextended lessons that were never intended for life beyond the classroom. Concise, impactful, and highly entertaining chapters will help you deconstruct, one by one, 18 problematic, catastrophic lessons that no longer apply.

Disfruta esta guía diseñada para madre que desean integrar la filosofía Montessori en el día a día de su hogar. Este libro actividades sencillas, efectivas y fáciles de implementar, creadas específicamente para estimular el desarrollo cognitivo, emocional y social de tu pequeño entre los 2 y los 6 años. Con este libro transformarás tu hogar en un ambiente Montessori preparado, donde tu hijo podrá explorar, descubrir y crecer a su propio ritmo.

Conquer the Child Development Exams: Your Guide to the CDA and Other Early Childhood Certifications is a concise and accessible study aid created to help early childhood educators focus on the most essential concepts in preparation for certification. Whether you're pursuing the CDA or another child development credential, this guide simplifies key areas such as developmental stages, observation skills, behavior guidance, classroom setup, and working with families. It explores fundamental topics in child growth, health and safety, learning environments, and inclusive practices—empowering ...

The purpose of this book is to move beyond the unproductive and polarizing debates that occur over which bathroom/locker room transgender children should use or on which sports team they should participate. Aidan Key masterfully cuts through the misinformation and distractions to get at the only issues that truly matter—ensuring our children, all of our children—can count on a safe and welcoming learning environment.