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The Everything Toddler Activities Book by
You play with your toddler, but is she learning? You teach your toddler, but is he having fun? Now you can play and teach your toddler at the same time with this book. Written by an experienced child-care expert, this informative and fun guide shows you how to stimulate your child's development with age-appropriate, enjoyable, and educational activities such as: Making Puppets Margarine Tub Jellyfish Dinosaur Eggs Flower Crowns Story in a Bag Camping "Out" Plus rhymes and songs, holiday fun, and crafts galore! This updated edition also includes quick and easy activities for busy parents and new activities you can use to curb your child's tantrums. So if keeping your toddler busy is a challenge--and it usually is--here's the answer you've been waiting for.
Call Number: HQ774.5 .L485 2012 (Golden Isles)ISBN: 9781440529788Publication Date: 2012-01-15
Selected eBooks
The Role of the Adult in Early Years Settings by
"This book offers a unique and critical approach to the theme of adults working in early years settings through a focus on seven key dimensions encompassed in the term 'the plural practitioner'. The discussion is strongly underpinned by a consideration of the two important principles of child centredness and social justice. The authors also draw on multiple perspectives, including the role of neuroscience and socio cultural perspectives, to consider who these early years professional are and the complexity of what they bring to their work." Linda Miller, Professor Emeritus, Early Years, The Open University, UK This essential book focuses on the adult role within early years education and care. The book introduces the concept of the 'plural practitioner', which acknowledges that the role of the adult in early years settings is complex and entails many different responsibilities. The book argues that the 'plural practitioner' can create quality early years provision by implementing child-centred and socially just practices. The idea of the 'plural practitioner' is embedded in theory and research, providing a robust rationale and framework to help early years practitioners understand of a range of theories and relate them to their work with young children. The book includes: Discussion of the seven different dimensions of the adult role - to help practitioners reflect on the multiple and complex ways in which they work with young children including: The Critical Reflector, The Carer, The Communicator, The Facilitator, The Observer, The Assessor and The Creator Key questions at the end of each chapter to stimulate further reflection and reading Case study examples of real practitioner experiences The Role of the Adult in Early Years Settings will appeal to all students and practitioners either planning to or currently working in early years settings and aiming to develop their practice.
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9780335242313Publication Date: 2012-04-01
Transforming Teaching: Creating Lesson Plans for Child-Centered Learning by
Child-centered lesson planning can have a daily positive impact on your time and energy and on the quality of children's learning and engagement - but it takes organization and a toolbox full of strategies and ideas. Whether you are just beginning your career in early childhood education or have many years of experience in the classroom, this book helps you to assess where you are and what you are doing and provides you with tips and resources to inspire creative, developmentally appropriate teaching approaches. In each chapter, you'll find * Real-life examples showing what is possible when teachers work together to enrich and personalize teaching. * Links to early learning guidelines and standards to maximize planning and communication Ideas for dramatic play themes that relate to daily life, families, cultures, and communities * Strategies to infuse rich vocabulary experiences that scaffold language development, support executive function skills, and strengthen self-regulation * Tips to help you evaluate and adapt spaces and materials to address physical needs * Examples for how to support dual language learners * Ways to integrate family engagement as a strength and asset for development and learningBook Features The following features invite you to dig deeper and apply what you read to your own setting: * Daily teaching scenarios. The illustrated classroom examples show teaching in action and represent a variety of pre-K settings and situations. Here, you will see the principles and strategies presented in practical and useful ways. * Tips for Teaching. This feature details practical skills to maximize your effectiveness in meeting children's learning and social needs. You will find ideas for preparation, observation, materials, vocabulary, supporting learning, encouraging children's choices, and making the most of teaching moments. * Research Connections. Each chapter introduces easy-to-relate research links between children's development and the activities and interactions that will strengthen emerging skills. These take-away anchors will ensure you know the latest information you need. * Individualized Teaching. This section will connect the development of children to their relationships with families, communities, and culture. You will find information about facilitating learning for children who are learning multiple languages. * Balance Points. This feature includes needed behavior supports for self-regulation, strategies to promote executive function, and mediation for stress and trauma. * Ready Resources. Sources for digging deeper are provided for early screening, adaptation for special needs, technical assistance networks, state early guidelines, creative activities, national organizations, and professional development opportunities. * Helpful Hints: Quick tips provide pointers to make lesson planning work for you. * Links to NAEYC Program Accreditation Standards and Assessment Items. This feature anchors curriculum planning, effective teaching, assessment, and family engagement to professional guidelines and high-quality practices. * Sample lesson plans. Examples with explanatory captions and comments show how to plan a schedule, play areas, prop boxes, book lists and themes, and detailed teaching plans with extensions for playful learning with individualized supports. * Chapter reflection questions.Practical applications at the end of each chapter will inspire your growth and may be used for personal or group study.
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9781938113833Publication Date: 2021-04-21
Communication and Mental Health Promotion in Early Childhood Education by
This book attempts to shed light on Mental Health Promotion and Communication both examined as key factors for improving interpersonal relationships in Early Childhood Education. It is a book that promotes common mental health issues and counselling interventions, mental health promotion in pre-school and early childhood context, communication in the school environment between teachers, students and parents. In addition, it discusses common mental health issues that teachers have to deal with in early childhood education and describes counselling interventions in school context as well as strategies for addressing these issues in the school environment. Within this framework, this book actually focuses on the definitions', forms' and activities' of Mental Health Promotion and Communication Impact upon relationships and interactions taken place in everyday Early Childhood Education environment. Moreover, it stresses the importance of cultivating the emotional intelligence of all the members of school community in designing preventive interventions. An emotional intelligent school unit can contribute to the prevention of mental health issues. Emotional intelligence is related to communication skills and communication competence. The development of emotional intelligence and communication competence fosters healthy interpersonal relationships within the school community and reduces emotional and behavioral difficulties. It can also provide parents with ideas for improving their relationship with their children, eliminating, thus, communication problems and negative parenting practices which are associated with mental health problems. This book is aiming at providing readers with practical ideas and suggestions in order to avoid conflict situations that harm their relationships with the valuable others, parents, teachers, students or classmates. In this book special terms and rarely used vocabulary are avoided, so it will be easy to be read not only by professionals, scholars or experts but also by the students, parents and all interested reading public which concerns about relationships' improvement among school community members. Moreover, this book attempts to improve teaching procedure and ameliorate learning effectiveness, keeping classroom in calmness and classroom participants in discipline, according to modern classroom management rules.
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9781536185096Publication Date: 2020-09-02
The CDA prep guide : the complete review manual by
Expert advice to lead you through the new Child Development Associate (CDA) credential process.
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9781605547251Publication Date: 2020
Advancing Equity and Embracing Diversity in Early Childhood Education: Elevating Voices and Actions by
Together, the voices of early childhood educators, scholars, and professionals can sound the call to advance the profession toward more equitable educational experiences, systems, and practices for all children. This book showcases many of these voices from across the field of early childhood education and invites you to think about and discuss ways you can add your own voice to that call. Expanding on recommendations from NAEYC's "Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education" position statement, the contributors to this invaluable resource navigate difficult and complex topics and offer guidance on how to apply more equitable pedagogical practices. Grounded in theoretical frameworks and current research, the chapters look at both the history of inequity in the profession and what the future of education can mean for all children. Inside, you'll read the voices of Teresa Acevedo Jennifer Keys Adair Rosemarie Allen Garnett S. Booker III Barbara T. Bowman Dina C. Castro Jie-Qi Chen Stephanie M. Curenton Felicia L. DeHaney Louise Derman-Sparks Lillian Durán Tonia R. Durden Isauro M. Escamilla Belinda Bustos Flores Janelle Beth Flores Ximena Franco Mimi Gray Socorro Herrera Zeynep Isik-Ercan Debbie LeeKeenan Junlei Li Daniel R. Meier Jen Neitzel John Nimmo Iliana Reyes Shubhi Sachdeva Hilary Seitz Dorothy L. Shapland Carla Thompson Payton Alandra Washington Dana Winters Brian L. Wright . . . and many more!
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9781938113789Publication Date: 2021-06-29
Expert Recommendations
The Whole-Brain Child Workbook by
Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson speak to audiences all over the world about their immensely popular best-sellers, The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline. The message Dan and Tina continually receive from their audiences, whether live or virtual, is that people are hungry for the opportunity to take the Whole-Brain ideas and go deeper with them. Thanks to this new workbook, they now can. The Whole-Brain Child Workbook has a unique, interactive approach that allows readers not only to think more deeply about how the ideas fit their own parenting approach, but also develop specific and practical ways to implement the concepts -- and bring them to life for themselves and for their children. -Dozens of clear, practical and age-specific exercises and activities -Applications for clinicians, parents, educators, grandparents and care-givers
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9781936128747Publication Date: 2015-06-01
The Exceptional Child by
Filled with classic and current research about all aspects of educating young children with special needs, THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD: INCLUSION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, 7th Edition, discusses key approaches and tools needed to provide an optimal setting for young exceptional children and their families. Many checklists and forms are included for use within the classroom to aid teachers and caregivers in developing a developmentally appropriate environment. The book's friendly and easy-to-use format is useful to all readers, whether you are an educator or parent/caregiver.
Call Number: LC4019.2 .A43 2012 (Waycross & Jesup)ISBN: 1111342105Publication Date: 2011-01-01
Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth Through Age 8, Fourth Edition (Fully Revised and Updated) by
Clear, Relevant, Evidence-Based Guidance to Support Early Childhood Educators Spring 2022 Academic's Choice Awards Smart Book Winner.Developmentally appropriate practice is the foundation on which quality early learning is built. The fourth edition of this classic, influential text addresses developmentally appropriate practice within the context of the ever-changing and evolving world of early childhood education. With a strong focus on equity and teaching and supporting all children, it underscores the importance of social, cultural, and historical contexts of development. Research Based Based on what the research says about child development, how children learn, and effective practices-as well as what professional experience tells the field about intentional teaching-this book provides a thorough discussion of the core considerations, principles, and guidelines that inform educators' decision making. You'll find extensive examples of effective approaches for teaching children across the early childhood spectrum as well as specific examples for infants and toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, and children in the primary grades. Even More Resources for Early Childhood Professionals This edition provides a comprehensive approach to implementing practices that ensure all young children have access to high-quality early learning. New resources in the book and online support higher education faculty, K-3 leaders, and early childhood educators in extending their own and others' knowledge and application of developmentally appropriate practice. For higher education faculty: - Suggested activities, assignments, and reflections that correspond to specific content in the book, key areas of practice in NAEYC's position statement on developmentally appropriate practice, and the professional standards and competencies - A test bank to create quick quizzes For K-3 leaders: - Considerations for incorporating developmentally appropriate practice into K-3 schools and programs, including those that provide pre-K, to foster children's joyful learning and maximize learning opportunities for all children For early childhood educators: - Tips and resources for engaging with content in the book, extending learning with additional resources, and collaborating with others in the early childhood learning community
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9781938113956Publication Date: 2021-11-30
Early Childhood Education Today by
Key changes to this edition of the examination of issues in early childhood education include integrated video clips and an online course using MyEducationLab resources, new content on accomodating diverse learners, and additional curriculum and standards content in the age-specific chapters.
Call Number: LB 1139.25 .M66 2009 (Camden)ISBN: 9780135010525Publication Date: 2008-03-13
Storytime Books at CPTC
Caterflies and Ice by
With magical animals, science, mystery, and adventure -- the series Zoey and Sassafras has something for everyone! Easy-to-read language and illustrations on nearly every page make this series perfect for a wide range of ages. In the fourth book, an unexpected snow storm causes trouble for the magical creatures of the forest. When Zoey and Sassafras attempt to rescue trapped caterfly eggs, they make a mistake. Can they figure out a way to fix things before the baby caterflies hatch?
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9781943147359Publication Date: 2017-11-21
Counting in the Forest by
Learn to count to 20 with this fun, interactive book! Each page features one or more clear numerals, and then asks the reader to search an image of a garden to find that number of objects. The clear, engaging images and use of both written and numeric figures help readers become confident counters.
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9781432966935Publication Date: 2012-07-01
The Crayola Counting Book by
Twos, fives, tens--there are lots of ways to count! Count forward and backward, add and subtract, and practice skip counting with colorful crayons. What other ways can you count? Encourage readers to create art inspired by the numbers all around them through colorful illustrations and photos.
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9781512432886Publication Date: 2017-08-01
Hop, Skip, and Jump, Maisy! by
Get kids moving with Maisy! Just pull the tabs, and your favorite mouse will show off fun actions that children will want to imitate. Maisy is full of energy, just like the toddlers and preschoolers who love her. With this interactive picture book, children are invited to channel that get-up-and go into stretching, jumping, running, playing ball, jumping rope, somersaulting, and lots more. Like Maisy, of course, they’ll want to take time for a nutritious snack -and hunker down for a good night’s sleep when all that activity is done.
Call Number: PZ7.C83175 Ho 2012 (Golden Isles)ISBN: 9780763658137Publication Date: 2012-02-14
Last Stop on Market Street by
On Sundays, CJ and his nana ride the bus across town to their stop on Market Street. But today, CJ's not happy about it. Today, he's wondering out loud why they have to wait in the rain and why they don't have a car like his other friends. But it's Nana who opens young CJ's eyes and shows him the real beauty in the world around them - the spirit of the bustling city, the music in everyday life, and the magic of their often overlooked neighbors. From award-winning talents Matt de la Pena and Christian Robinson comes a brilliant celebration of the love between a grandmother and her grandson.
Call Number: PZ7 .P3725 Las 2015 (Golden Isles)ISBN: 9780399257742Publication Date: 2015-01-08
They All Saw a Cat by
The cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears and paws . . . and the child saw A CAT, and the dog saw A CAT, and the fox saw A CAT. Yes, they all saw the cat.' In simple, rhythmic prose and ingeniously stylized pictures, Brendan Wenzel takes young readers on a walk alongside a cat. But is it really a story about the cat, or is it about the creatures who see it? This is a glorious celebration of observation, curiosity, and imagination from a bright new talent on the picture book scene, Brendan Wenzel, who promises to be the next Jon Klassen and heir apparent to Eric Carle.
Call Number: PZ7.1 .W43 Th 2016 (Golden Isles)ISBN: 9781452150130Publication Date: 2016-08-30
Whose Hands Are These? by
If your hands can mix and mash, what job might you have?Hands can wiggle, hands can clap.Hands can wrap and flap and tap.But hands can help--so raise yours, please!Can you guess? Whose hands are these?What if your hands reach, wrench, yank, and crank? The hands in this book--and the people attached to them--do all sorts of helpful work. And together, these helpers make their community a safe and fun place to live. As you read, keep an eye out for community members who make repeat appearances! Can you guess all the jobs based on the actions of these busy hands?Miranda Paul is an award-winning children's book author. Her recent books include One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia, a Junior Library Guild selection. She lives in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with her husband and two children. Find out more at www.mirandapaul.com and www.oneplasticbag.com.Luciana Navarro Powell was born in Brazil and worked as a product and graphic designer and before becoming an illustrator. She incorporates watercolor, photographs, and scanned objects into her artwork. She lives with her husband and two children in San Diego, California.
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 1467752142Publication Date: 2016-01-01
