Leo the Late Bloomer

Leo the Late Bloomer

Author: Robert Kraus

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 1971-01-01

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 0878070427

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Leo isn't reading, or writing, or drawing, or even speaking, and his father is concerned. But Leo's mother isn't. She knows her son will do all those things, and more, when he's ready. 'Reassuring for other late bloomers, this book is illustrated with beguiling pictures.' -- Saturday Review.


Circle Time Activities, Grade Preschool

Circle Time Activities, Grade Preschool

Author:

Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Published: 2012-09-01

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1620578840

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Turn circle time into learning time with Circle Time Activities. These activities foster social and emotional development and develop basic math, problem solving, language, music, movement, and literacy skills. A Concept and Activity Matrix are included to help educators identify, focus, assess, and enhance specific skills of each student. Its 160 pages include hundreds of child-tested and developmentally appropriate group activities.


Teach Smarter

Teach Smarter

Author: Vanessa J. Levin

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2021-04-29

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 111969888X

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Discover new, practical methods for teaching literacy skills in your early childhood classroom. Has teaching early literacy skills become a stumbling block to getting your preschool students kindergarten ready? Break out of the tired “letter of the week” routine and learn how to transform your lessons with fun and effective techniques. Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers will equip teachers to infuse every aspect of their teaching with exciting hands-on literacy teaching methods that engage students and help them build authentic connections with books, so that 100% of their students will have a strong literacy foundation and will be fully prepared for success in kindergarten and beyond. Respected author Vanessa Levin, veteran early childhood educator and author of the “Pre-K Pages” blog, breaks down the research and translates it into realistic, actionable steps you can take to improve your teaching. Features specific examples of teaching techniques and activities that engage students in hands-on, experiential learning during circle time, centers, and small groups. Offers a simple, four-step system for teaching literacy skills, based on the foundational principles of early literacy teaching Demonstrates how to build your confidence in your ability to get 100% of your students ready for kindergarten, long before the end of the school year Understand the problems with traditional literacy teaching and identify gaps in your current teaching practice with this valuable resource.


The Family Book

The Family Book

Author: Todd Parr

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2009-11-16

Total Pages: 59

ISBN-13: 0316093475

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Represents a variety of families, some big and some small, some with only one parent and some with two moms or dads, some quiet and some noisy, but all alike in some ways and special no matter what.


Pumpkin Circle

Pumpkin Circle

Author: George Levenson

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781442088610

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Rhyming text and photographs follow a pumpkin patch as it grows and changes, from seeds to plants to pumpkins ready to harvest, to jack-o-lanterns and then to seeds again.


It Looked Like Spilt Milk

It Looked Like Spilt Milk

Author: Charles G. Shaw

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 1988-06-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0064431592

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The white shape silhouetted against a blue background changes on every page.Is it a rabbit, a bird, or just spilt milk? Children are kept guessing until the surprise ending -- and will be encouraged to improvise similar games of their own.


Sammy Chases the Alphabet

Sammy Chases the Alphabet

Author: Jeana Kinne

Publisher:

Published: 2019-11-23

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781687573711

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Play fetch with Sammy, the golden retriever, as he teaches your child the alphabet! It's time for an alphabet adventure as Sammy, the golden retriever, searches for the alphabet around his favorite place to play fetch, his farm! Determined to find every letter, Sammy encounters his friends doing some silly things, including a cow having a birthday party and some muddy pigs dancing a jig! Your child will have a blast helping Sammy find them all! Sammy supports a love of learning by teaching children speech and cognitive skills in a fun way. The upbeat, rhyming phrases will capture your child's attention, enticing them to read the book over and over again with excitement! "There goes "T" by the squirrel in the tree! It's traveling toward the tortoise whose looking at me!" This sweet, imaginative picture book is targeted for children ages 2-8. This fun-to-read story is the second book of the "Sammy Series" featuring Sammy, the golden retriever, that kids are sure to cherish and learn from. Bonus: Simple games included in the back of the book teach children how letters make words!


Circle Time Sing-Along Flip Chart

Circle Time Sing-Along Flip Chart

Author: Paul Strausman

Publisher: Teaching Resources

Published: 2006-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780439635240

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Build a caring classroom environment with this dynamic chart featuring 25 companion songs. Includes audio versions of each song, teaching pages with instant activities, and strategies!


Soothing Sammy

Soothing Sammy

Author: Jeana Kinne

Publisher:

Published: 2020-11

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13:

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Perfect for children ages 2-8 years old, Soothing Sammy will teach your child how to calm down and communicate when they are upset. What do you do when you are sad or mad? This re-illustrated version is filled with vibrant, colorful images of children from diverse ethnic backgrounds. This delightful story starts with children visiting Sammy's house (a golden retriever) when they aren't happy. Sammy shows the children how to calm down with items he has around his dog house. These typical household items include a crunchy snack, a happy song, a glass of cold water and so much more! Once calm, Sammy helps the children discover and talk about why they were mad and how to solve the problem. Using the sensory-rich activities learned in this Sammy book, your child will discover how to: manage their emotions. identify their feelings. talk about why they are upset. solve the probelm. use their sensory system to calm down. communicate instead of meltdown or tantrum. Implement what they learned: At the end of the book, there are instructions of how to build your very own Sammy house. With your child, place the items discussed in the children's book into Sammy's new home. When your child becomes upset, redirect them to Sammy's house so they can use the strategies to calm down and communicate. Soothing Sammy teaches children how to calm down and communicate in a way that is easy for them to understand and remember. Knowing how to communicate and respond to feelings in a positive way will help your child now, when they are teenagers and when they become adults. Perfect for home or school, Soothing Sammy supports emotional development in a positive way. About the Author Jeana Kinne, MA has been working with young children and their families for over 18 years. It is her hope that using strategies taught in Soothing Sammy's book will provide simple solutions to common behavior concerns. Using visual, tactile and other sensory strategies, the Soothing Sammy Program is perfect for teaching emotional management skills to any child. This is the first book in the "Sammy the Golden Dog" book series.


Should I Share My Ice Cream? (An Elephant and Piggie Book)

Should I Share My Ice Cream? (An Elephant and Piggie Book)

Author: Mo Willems

Publisher: Hyperion

Published: 2011-06-14

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781423143437

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Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. /DIV In Should I Share My Ice Cream? Gerald has a big decision to make. But will he make it in time? DIVUsing vocabulary that is perfect for beginning readers (and vetted by an early-learning specialist), Mo Willems has crafted a funny story about the challenges of doing the right thing. Fans of the Geisel Award-winning duo will eagerly eat it up!