Preschool Basics
Author: Joan Hoffman
Publisher: School Zone
Published: 2019-06-05
Total Pages: 68
ISBN-13: 9781589470354
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents activities that will help prepare your child for success in kindergarten.
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Play and Literacy in Early Childhood
Author: Kathleen A. Roskos
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2017-07-05
Total Pages: 265
ISBN-13: 1351553968
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume brings together studies, research syntheses, and critical commentaries that examine play-literacy relationships from cognitive, ecological, and cultural perspectives. The cognitive view focuses on mental processes that appear to link play and literacy activities; the ecological stance examines opportunities to engage in literacy-related play in specific environments; and the social-cultural position stresses the interface between the literacy and play cultures of home, community, and the school. Examining play from these diverse perspectives provides a multidimensional view that deepens understanding and opens up new avenues for research and educational practice. Each set of chapters is followed by a critical review by a distinguished play scholar. These commentaries' focus is to hold research on play and literacy up to scrutiny in terms of scientific significance, methodology, and utility for practice. A Foreword by Margaret Meek situates these studies in the context of current trends in literacy learning and instruction. Earlier studies on the role of play in early literacy acquisition provided considerable information about the types of reading and writing activities that children engage in during play and how this literacy play is affected by variables such as props, peers, and adults. However, they did not deal extensively, as this book does, with the functional significance of play in the literacy development of individual children. This volume pushes the study of play and literacy into new areas. It is indispensable reading for researchers and graduate students in the fields of early childhood education and early literacy development.
Preschool Assessment
Author: Marla R. Brassard
Publisher: Guilford Press
Published: 2008-09-16
Total Pages: 673
ISBN-13: 1606230301
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Homeschooling For Dummies
Author: Jennifer Kaufeld
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2020-09-01
Total Pages: 439
ISBN-13: 1119740827
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHomeschool with confidence with help from this book Curious about homeschooling? Ready to jump in? Homeschooling For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides parents with a thorough overview of why and how to homeschool. One of the fastest growing trends in American education, homeschooling has risen by more than 61% over the last decade. This book is packed with practical advice and straightforward guidance for rocking the homeschooling game. From setting up an education space, selecting a curriculum, and creating a daily schedule to connecting with other homeschoolers in your community Homeschooling For Dummies has you covered. Homeschooling For Dummies, 2nd Edition is packed with everything you need to create the homeschool experience you want for your family, including: Deciding if homeschooling is right for you Developing curricula for different grade levels and abilities Organizing and allocating finances Creating and/or joining a homeschooling community Encouraging socialization Special concerns for children with unique needs Perfect for any current or aspiring homeschoolers, Homeschooling For Dummies, 2nd Edition belongs on the bookshelf of anyone with even a passing interest in homeschooling as an alternative to or supplement for traditional education.
Basics in Education
Author: Ms. Pooja Sharma
Publisher: JEC PUBLICATION
Published:
Total Pages: 275
ISBN-13: 9361757482
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEducation is the cornerstone of personal and societal development, shaping individuals' lives and influencing the future of communities and nations. As we navigate the complexities of the modern world, understanding the foundational elements of education becomes increasingly essential. Basics in Education aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of the fundamental concepts and principles that underpin effective educational practice. This book is designed for educators, students, and anyone with an interest in the educational field. It covers a wide range of topics, including the meaning of knowledge, various ways of knowing, the process of knowledge construction, and the principles of curriculum development. Each chapter delves into key aspects of education, offering insights into how knowledge is organized, constructed, and applied within educational settings. The journey of writing this book has been both challenging and rewarding. It involved extensive research, thoughtful reflection, and valuable discussions with experts in the field. The aim has been to create a resource that not only imparts knowledge but also inspires educators to reflect on their practices and engage with educational theories critically. The exploration of knowledge organization within schools, the principles guiding curriculum formulation, and the process of developing syllabi and textbooks are presented with the intent to foster a deeper understanding of educational practices. By examining these areas, the book seeks to equip readers with the tools and insights needed to enhance their educational approaches and contribute meaningfully to the field.
Raising Thinking Children and Teens
Author: Angela Brownemiller Ph.D.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published: 2009-06-08
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 031335877X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn her newest book—written for both lay and professional people in all walks of life and cultures—author, lecturer, educator, Angela Browne-Miller presents a set of tools and awarenesses adults can apply to raising and teaching children and teens. Full of daily life advice, as well as profound ideas for changing the way we think about learning, Raising Thinking Children and Teens: Guiding Mental and Moral Development takes readers into the thinking processes of young people and shows how to reach them, to help them, to empower them. "Moral intelligence" is key, and Angela Browne-Miller explains how to guide young people in developing it. She likewise explores human potential and ways to raise thinking children who will maximize theirs. Examining both the folklore and the scientific debates about intelligence, she shows the danger of mislabeling and how to watch for and prevent labeling at school, in the home, and in society in general. The book also treats topics such as the quality of care and safety in school and preschool settings, effects of the physical environment on learning, the role of organization in thinking, childhood stress and hypochondria, child abuse outside the home, and family violence.
Orange Coast Magazine
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Published: 1990-09
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOrange Coast Magazine is the oldest continuously published lifestyle magazine in the region, bringing together Orange County¹s most affluent coastal communities through smart, fun, and timely editorial content, as well as compelling photographs and design. Each issue features an award-winning blend of celebrity and newsmaker profiles, service journalism, and authoritative articles on dining, fashion, home design, and travel. As Orange County¹s only paid subscription lifestyle magazine with circulation figures guaranteed by the Audit Bureau of Circulation, Orange Coast is the definitive guidebook into the county¹s luxe lifestyle.
Understanding Education Research
Author: Gary Shank
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2018-06-14
Total Pages: 122
ISBN-13: 1351344900
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUnderstanding Education Research, 2nd Edition is designed to help students learn to read educational research articles carefully, systematically, and critically. Readers will learn how to categorize titles, decode abstracts, find research questions, characterize research arguments, break down methods and procedures, explore references, apply analysis strategies, and interpret findings. This textbook and quick reference guide allows students to easily develop the skills they need to become research literate and the 2nd edition has been updated throughout to offer simple guidelines for qualitative, quantitative, and statistical approaches and up-to-date information on complex and confusing methodologies.
The Literacy of Play and Innovation
Author: Christiane Wood
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2019-01-15
Total Pages: 201
ISBN-13: 1351204629
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Literacy of Play and Innovation provides a portrait of what innovative education looks like from a literacy perspective. Through an in-depth case study of a "maker" school’s innovative design—in particular, of four early childhood educator’s classrooms—this book demonstrates that children’s inspiration, curiosity, and creativity is a direct result of the school environment. Presenting a unique, data-driven model of literacy, play, and innovation taking the maker movement beyond STEM education, this book helps readers understand literacy learning through making and the creative approaches embedded in early literacy classroom practices.
A Profile of the United States Toy Industry
Author: Christopher Byrne
Publisher: Business Expert Press
Published: 2013-10-31
Total Pages: 161
ISBN-13: 1606495119
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe toy industry is one of the most consistently misunderstood sectors of American business. That's no surprise because on many levels it resists easy definition. It's a commodity business. No, it's a fashion business. No, it's a consumer products business. No, it's an entertainment business. The fact is it's all of these businesses, each of which addresses and responds to market forces differently. And often, especially with the larger, publicly traded companies--all of these businesses share a balance sheet. This book will provide a concise and in-depth introduction to the structure, practices and market forces that impact the toy industry. It will offer a short history of the industry, a description of the current market landscape, major and emerging industry competitors, contemporary trends, changes and expectations for the future. It will further cover aspects of retailing, consumer behavior, and financial markets as they relate to the industry. As noted, the book will focus primarily on the U.S. toy industry, but will provide guidelines for extrapolating the information to the global toy market and a highlight of those issues, such as manufacturing, that are relatively consistent worldwide. The book is intended to provide a foundation for understanding the diverse and changing nature of the toy industry and to help readers develop a context for appreciating it relevant to other, more predictable and definable industries. Many students--and professionals for that matter--come to the toy industry ill equipped for success because they are unable to understand the various disciplines and business practices it encompasses and therefore unable to apply those practices appropriately for the product or product category. A preschool toy will never behave like a toy from a hot movie. It's something many successful people in the business know and have learned over time, but it remains a mystery to the uninitiated. Withal this book is intended as an initiation into a fascinating, fast-paced and fiercely competitive business that is very often more an art than a science.
