This fun, friendly guide is a perfect first introduction to computer coding. Discover how computers work and what coding does - then follow simple, step-by-step instructions to code your own stories and games. The coding uses ScratchJr, a computer language designed for beginners and available for free on computers and tablets. Helpful notes for grown-ups included!
Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century: Embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution explores responsive and innovative pedagogies arising from findings of research and practitioner experiences, globally. This book clarifies concepts and issues that surround teaching and learning for the 21st century.
A soundchip book with a difference! By pressing the big buttons in this unique and charming book, children can drum along to a variety of different tunes. The lively artwork and simple step-by-step instructions make learning the basics great fun, and then they can press a button to activate the music and drum along with it. A perfect way to stimulate creativity in children and encourage them to have fun with rhythm. Five different tunes to play along to, plus another button that has a simple "beat" to use for practising. Fans of our keyboard books will love this new twist on the idea.
This friendly beginner’s guide covers the basics of Scratch coding, one of the most popular programs used in UK primary schools on the National Curriculum. With step-by-step instructions showing children how to create games, animations and more, plus Scratch menu guides, a glossary and links to websites for free downloads and helpful tips.
Coding as a Playground, Second Edition focuses on how young children (aged 7 and under) can engage in computational thinking and be taught to become computer programmers, a process that can increase both their cognitive and social-emotional skills. Learn how coding can engage children as producers—and not merely consumers—of technology in a playful way. You will come away from this groundbreaking work with an understanding of how coding promotes developmentally appropriate experiences such as problem-solving, imagination, cognitive challenges, social interactions, motor skills development, emotional exploration, and making different choices. Featuring all-new case studies, vignettes, and projects, as well as an expanded focus on teaching coding as a new literacy, this second edition helps you learn how to integrate coding into different curricular areas to promote literacy, math, science, engineering, and the arts through a project-based approach and a positive attitude to learning.
Young children can discover the magic of making music with the real xylophone attached to the front of this charming book. Using the high-quality xylophone and clear, simple instructions, they can learn to play a selection of well-known tunes, including Hey Diddle Diddle, Old MacDonald and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Delightful illustrations help to bring each tune to life. A perfect introduction to music-making for little children.
Need Help Homeschooling Your Boys? If you have a son, you already realize that he is much different than your daughters... but you may not realize that your son actually sees differently, hears differently, and even THINKS differently. Having a son can be confusing for moms. Homeschooling a son can be even more difficult. Often, girls are content to let you hand them a book or a workbook to teach them. Boys, on the other hand, do not normally learn well in this manner. In fact, most boys will confront you with all out rebellion if you try to conduct their homeschooling in this way. So, how should we homeschool boys? Fortunately, there are some simple answers to this question. Michelle candidly details the ups and downs of homeschooling her own sons. She gives practical advice for how to educate boys while enjoying a closer relationship with them at the same time. Boys do enjoy learning when it is approached in the right way. Grab your coffee and settle in for some laughs, some tears, and a huge helping of inspiration. About the Author: Michelle has been married to her best friend for almost 17 years. She is also a homeschool mom to her two wonderful (and tall) sons. Michelle is a Christian, a fan of simple living and a lover of chocolate. She loves her spicy chai tea in the morning and she has a hard time staying out of the snacks at night. You can find her blogging at www.homeschool-your-boys.com. Her mission is to encourage and inspire parents as they homeschool their boys.
Giant Workbook: Get Ready for Pre-K is designed to provide plenty of practice for children getting ready to go to school for the first time. A strong start helps ensure a child is able to benefit from the learning opportunities available at preschool. This giant workbook includes practice in important pre-K learning areas such as the alphabet, pen control, sorting, and counting. The bright colorful pages with a delightful blend of photographs and illustrations make this workbook some of the most eye-catching and engaging available. Includes 24 pages of stickers Scholastic Early Learners: Interactive books for hands-on learning. Perfect for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and first graders, too
