Written in accessible terms, this guide for early childhood care providers and parents shows how to recognize and deal with common symptoms and signs of illness in children. A brief introductory chapt
To counteract the prevalence of childhood obesity and to establish lifelong healthy eating habits, this research-based early childhood curriculum is designed to increase children’s preferences for nut
Play skills are life skills; as children develop them, they also learn important social skills that they will use throughout their lives. Teachers will find successful strategies for implementing chan
Intellectual Development is a nontechnical summary of research supporting common early childhood practices that foster intellectual development. Topics include cognitive development, language and lite
Mooney (early childhood education, Granite State College, New Hampshire) offers a concise overview of the major pieces in the debate surrounding attachment theory and its impact on parenting and infan
Picture Science explores ways to use digital photography to teach science in early childhood settings. This book, illustrated throughout with color photographs by the author, includes sample lessons,
Holding babies while feeding them and playing Simon Says with children are important developmental practices that help babies and children form an attachment to their caregiver and regulate their beha
Early Learning Standards and Staff Development helps directors and trainers guide early childhood staff to fulfill learning standards, often without compromising best practices. Written by respected c
After reviewing the functions stories serve in children's lives, this early education resource explains how to set up an area for story dictation, interact with children during dictation, act out chil
Nelson (early childhood education and Montessori method, Bridgewater State College, Massachusetts) presents approximately 100 activities to encourage early childhood number sense and math skills. The
Redleaf has 50-plus years of experience in the early childhood field as a trainer, child care center director, public school teacher, and author of several books and articles. She presents 27 nature,
Former preschool teachers Harlan and Ruth Hansen are board members of the Naples Allliance for Children in Naples, Florida, consultants for Head Start programs, and presenters at workshops on early ch
Cross (English and early childhood, San Juan Community College, New Mexico) has designed this activity manual for parents and teachers who must deal with "extra busy" children in learning environments
For early childhood professionals, Darling-Kuria, a family child care professional and adjunct professor who develops curricula for early care and education programs, provides brain-based learning act
Filled with warmth, humor, and honesty, Keeping Your Smile is a resource for anyone who cares for children and who wants to manage their own stress, tension, or anxiety before burnout becomes an overa
There are many ways parents and caregivers can help children thrive in their earliest years of life. Babies in the Rain explains the theories behind the best practices for infant and toddler care as w
Teaching infants and toddlers modified sign language can ease frustration at this age when children begin to know what they want, need and feel but don't have the verbal skills to express themselves.
The bad-breath germ and the plaque-painting germ join others to help children remember to brush their teeth. Lively, colorful illustrations show the germs that cause cavities and how important tooth b
Discover how to support high-functioning and collaborative teacher teams in early childhood programs by developing healthy and confident team leaders. This manual covers topics of dynamic team teachin
When teachers are not precise in their communication, use idioms, or use sarcasm, children don't learn, or, worse, they experience confusion or embarrassment because they don't know what to do. This n
