Ideas that Work with Young Children
Author: Leah Adams
Publisher:
Published: 1972
Total Pages: 248
ISBN-13:
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Step by Step Help for Children with ADHD
Author: David Daley
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 2011-01-15
Total Pages: 162
ISBN-13: 085700235X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRaising a child with ADHD can be distressing and exhausting for the whole family. But given the appropriate knowledge, and the right tools, parents can intervene to manage their child's behaviour, leading to improved relationships at home and, it is hoped, a more successful time at school. This simple, flexible six-step programme is full of tried-and-tested ideas for parents and professionals supporting families of young children with ADHD. By practicing the techniques and strategies, parents will gain confidence in their parenting and, over time, will improve the child’s management of the condition. The programme includes games that will help improve the child’s attention, exercises to develop patience and tips for supporting the child in successful self-organization. There are also plenty of useful ideas for developing communication between parents and schools. Based on research and extensive clinical experience, Step by Step Help for Children with ADHD will help families to adapt their parenting to the child, improving relationships and behaviours in the home and at play group.
How to Help Children with Common Problems
Author: Charles E. Schaefer
Publisher: New York : Van Nostrand Reinhold
Published: 1981
Total Pages: 458
ISBN-13:
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Your Successful Preschooler
Author: Ann E. Densmore
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2011-02-02
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780470498989
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe latest research shows that children can be taught--at very early ages--the tools they need to become successful and connected to others. This new book offers parents and teachers the information they need to teach children the most effective ways to engage peers and make social interactions easier and more meaningful. Your Successful Preschooler: Shows how facilitated play can become an opportunity to improve your child's emotional connections with peers Teaches parents and educators how to foster growth in vocabulary and language during play, key ingredients to academic success Presents dozens of anecdotes with dialogues parents can use to teach children how to better relate to their peers Using the methods outlined in the book, parents and teachers can support activities that lead to a lifetime of social success and likeability that are crucial for every child's emotional stability.
What Kindergarten Teachers Know
Author: Lisa Holewa
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2008-05-06
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 1440639337
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA kindergarten teacher's ability to guide children through an entire day of activities does not happen by accident. There are secrets teachers know about our kids that let them calmly and gracefully manage a group of students who only hours earlier were arguing and negotiating with their parents about getting dressed, eating breakfast, or brushing their teeth. What Kindergarten Teachers Know is for any parent who has imagined how much easier life would be if their three- to six-year old would cooperate at home just as they do with their favorite teachers. Lisa Holewa and Joan Rice offer creative tips, tools, and activities straight from the classrooms of award-winning teachers nationwide, translating them into things you can do at home to get your little ones listening, learning, and thinking independently. You’ll also get insight into what teachers know about the way kids develop and learn how to use that knowledge to keep them engaged throughout the day. Packed with real-life examples, creative ideas, and practical advice, you’ll learn how to: Give directions that your child will actually listen to and follow Set the tone in your home just as a teacher does in her classroom Handle transitions to keep your day running smoothly Organize your home and schedule to make everyone's life easier Create rules that are straightforward, fun, and work for your family’s needs Give kids the tools to handle conflicts independently Create a sense of community and teamwork at home
How Computer Games Help Children Learn
Author: David Williamson Shaffer
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2006-12-26
Total Pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9781403975058
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Handbook of Early Childhood Education
Author: Robert C. Pianta
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Published: 2015-08-12
Total Pages: 656
ISBN-13: 1462523730
DOWNLOAD EBOOKComprehensive and authoritative, this forward-thinking book reviews the breadth of current knowledge about early education and identifies important priorities for practice and policy. Robert C. Pianta and his associates bring together foremost experts to examine what works in promoting all children's school readiness and social-emotional development in preschool and the primary grades. Exemplary programs, instructional practices, and professional development initiatives?and the systems needed to put them into place?are described. The volume presents cutting-edge findings on the family and social context of early education and explores ways to strengthen collaboration between professionals and parents.
No Limits to Literacy for Preschool English Learners
Author: Theresa A. Roberts
Publisher: Corwin Press
Published: 2009-01-12
Total Pages: 265
ISBN-13: 1452209979
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCombining theory with proven teaching strategies, this resource helps preschool educators produce strong language and literacy outcomes for English learners ages 3 to 5.
