Hurley, who delivers training to providers, parents, and home visitors, and Woodward, who has owned a large preschool and has licensed and supported family care professionals, help family child care p
Why do children do the things they do? What can teachers do to manage it all? While there is not a simple method for understanding and managing all behaviors or all children, teachers can give young c
Playtime is focused, purposeful, and full of learning. As they play, children master motor development, learn language and social skills, think creatively, and make cognitive leaps. This (un)curriculu
Transform outdoor spaces into learning environments where children can enjoy a full range of activities as they spend quality time in nature. This book is filled with guidance to help you plan, design
Lags in skill development and challenging behaviors in preschool children are normal but can be improved upon and moved towards state early learning standards, says Hewitt, an early childhood educatio
Bree doesn't know anyone who likes to dig as much as she does. What's more, Bree doesn't know anyone who likes worms as much as she does. So Bree digs alone, until one day a classmate joins her. Toget
It's snacktime in Mr. Walter's classroom, and Evette has something to say. "Only kids with a baby sister can come to my birthday." Not everyone has a little sister?but everyone would like to be invite
This is a complete and unique history of aircraft special markings and nose art of the US Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The authors have produced a stunning book that meticulously documents tho
Plymouth "America's Hometown" Massachusetts' 400-year history involves more than Pilgrims and Plymouth Rock - Plymouth represents the American story in miniature
"With a focus on the special joys of working with two- and three-year-olds, this comprehensive curriculum meets their unique developmental needs and supports critical early learning. Teaching Twos and
Does your afterschool program have the WOW factor?Create a high quality school-age program that is exciting, inviting, and reflects the interests, abilities, and needs of the children. Whether your pr
Nature has monumental power on children’s growth and development. Recent studies show that as children spend less time in nature, they miss out on the profound benefits that outdoor play and learning
Emergent curriculum encourages early childhood educators to use creativity and flexibility as they respond to classroom challenges and children’s interests. Filled with case studies and stories from t
In family child care settings, it is important that the environment promotes the comfortable feeling of home while also supporting children’s needs and maximizing their learning experiences. Filled wi
The Dialectics of the Religious and the Secular: Studies on the Future of Religion contains the work of fifteen international scholars who have wrestled with the question of the relevancy, meaning, an
