early childhood education

"This book will establish a common vision for teaching with clarity in early childhood and a common language for talking about what the Visible Learning research looks like and sounds like in practice. Through interactions and language, this intuitive knowledge becomes explicit: Young children can describe what they are learning, why they are learning it, and how they will know when they are successful. Aligned with what we know from the Visible Learning research, young children's learning moves through three phases: surface, deep, and transfer. In both play and non-play-based learning, early childhood educators can support children's movement through these phases of learning by selecting the right strategy at the right time. Through authentic examples that depict early childhood settings in three countries, this book will walk readers through experiences and teaching practices in the areas of math, literacy, art and music, and social and emotional learning"--Provided by publisher.

"[This book] is about how early childhood educators and professionals can prepare children for their digital future. Detailed descriptions of media literacy competencies, along with dozens of activities, strategies, and tips designed for children ages 2-7, demonstrate how to integrate foundational skills, knowledge, and dispositions into existing routines as well as experiment with new lessons"--Adapted from back cover.

"Educators and parents alike recognize that children don't grow up simply by adding inches and pounds--child development is a . . . mix of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Though children make progress at their own pace, educators can help them on their individual paths. Understanding the many ways in which children grow forms the essence of good teaching. If you appreciate the ebbs and flows of development, you can teach children with more insight and confidence, and offer support and guidance to their parents and caregivers. Problems can arise, of course, in every child's life. [The author's] . . . approach helps educators understand the nature of a problem, how they can address it, and when and where to go for help with concerns such as learning disabilities, bullying, sibling rivalry, depression, anger, and other difficult feelings"--Provided by publisher.

"Leads early childhood professionals to explore and address issues of bias, equity, low expectations, and family engagement to ensure culturally responsive experiences"--Amazon.com.

". . . Invites every adult who teaches or cares for children to celebrate the incredible developmental journey that occurs from ages four through fourteen. Combining easy-to-access information about the cognitive, social-emotional, and physical characteristics unique to each age with practical advice for how to apply this knowledge, "Yardsticks" offers parents and educators a foundation for helping children grow and thrive"--Provided by publisher.

Ben and Becky are on another adventure, and this time it's an African safari! With their new friend, Kami, they go out to see wild animals in their natural habitats. They also tour a wildlife sanctuary where injured and orphaned animals are being cared for. Along the way, the three children help to solve a mystery and save the life of a baby elephant!.

Collects literacy programming for bilingual speakers, with large-motor activities; tips for musical instrument exploration; translated Mother Goose on the Loose songs; traditional Spanish songs; and other resources to help with literacy in both Spanish and English. Includes CD-ROM.

Provides short and simple activities that are designed to hold a child's attention and to encourage learning.

Introduces the concept of ability through simple text and photographs that describe the different things children can do, such as read stories, write, use a computer, and play the drums. Includes notes for adults and related activities.

Presents detailed instructions for forty-four craft projects and programs based on storybook themes for children ages two to six including fingerplays and action rhymes.