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Beneath the surface Beneath the surface Ken Pransky You have culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students in your classroom. Some or all are underachieving. You're told you should teach differently, test more. You should make a stubborn achiev… OL11913428W
Case studies in early childhood education Case studies in early childhood education Rachel A. Ozretich Provides examples of actual encounters students or practitioners might have if they were to observe classes in many different developmentally appropriate settings and listen in on some of the teacher… OL15468374W
Mathematics learning in early childhood Mathematics learning in early childhood Christopher T. Cross "Early childhood mathematics is vitally important for young children's present and future educational success. Research has demonstrated that virtually all young children have the capability to learn… OL15596494W
The modern child and the flexible labour market The modern child and the flexible labour market Anne Trine Kjørholt "This book sheds light on new research related to welfare state, child care policies, and small children's everyday lives in instuitutions in a variety of countries. In uniting recent social childhoo… OL15933290W
Using playful practice to communicate with special children Using playful practice to communicate with special children Margaret Corke "Playfulness is important; it creates an alternative space where emotional, cognitive and social dimensions can be explored and tested. This highly practical book explores the endless possibilities o… OL15980558W
Introducing Bruner Introducing Bruner Sandra Smidt Covers Bruner's key concepts in relation to early learning and teaching. OL15988372W
The unscripted classroom The unscripted classroom Susan Stacey "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… OL15999263W
Comparative early childhood education services Comparative early childhood education services Judith Duncan "This edited collection reconceptualizes the place of early childhood education within communities. Contributors present a shift in the lens of the teachers and management within early childhood serv… OL16240332W
Understanding babies and young children from conception to three Understanding babies and young children from conception to three Christine Macintyre "What are the earliest influences on children's lives? Written to support early years' professionals, this fascinating book explores the pre and post-natal development of children from conception to … OL16317661W
Understanding young children's learning through play Understanding young children's learning through play Pat Broadhead "This timely and accessible text successfully introduces, theorises and practically applies emerging ideas which now increasingly underpin early years practice, that of 'playful learning' and 'playfu… OL16528769W
Building brains Building brains Suzanne Gellens "Building Brains expands young children's learning with six hundred brain-based, developmentally appropriate activity ideas. It combines the latest information on brain development with activities th… OL16564353W
The early literacy kit The early literacy kit Betsy Diamant-Cohen Discusses how to involve parents and caregivers in early childhood development related to school readiness. Tip cards contain developmental tips concerning physical, social and emotional development,… OL17310933W
Annual editions Annual editions Karen Menke Paciorek,Joyce Huth Munro This reader of public press articles considers the development of early childhood education; child development and families; educational practices; guiding and supporting young children; curricular i… OL17921831W
Childhood programs and practices in the first decade of life Childhood programs and practices in the first decade of life Arthur J. Reynolds "This volume presents research findings on the effects of early childhood propgrams and practices in the first decade of life and their implications for policy development and reform. The contributor… OL18728364W
The best of Holidays & seasonal celebrations, preschool/kindergarten, issues 9-13 The best of Holidays & seasonal celebrations, preschool/kindergarten, issues 9-13 Donna Borst A compilation of the best materials from issues 1-4 of the quarterly children's magazine, Holidays & seasonal celebrations, preschool/kindergarten. OL19171573W
Celebrate the seasons Celebrate the seasons Janet Armbrust,Donna Borst A compilation of the best materials from the third year of the quarterly children's magazine, Holidays & seasonal celebrations. OL19530434W
Taking sides Taking sides Karen Menke Paciorek "[This] is a debate-style reader designed to introduce students to controversies in early childhood education. The readings, which represent the arguments of leading educators and social commentators… OL19820248W
Guide to Early Years Practice Guide to Early Years Practice Sandra Smidt This is the first book for early years professionals and students which includes guidance on inspections and how to meet the 'desirable outcome'. It is written in a clear and accessible way, and offe… OL19854076W
The inclusive early childhood classroom The inclusive early childhood classroom Joyce Sullivan,Patti Gould Each chapter of The Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom describes practical ways to adjust centers and classroom routines for children with special needs. The suggestions in each chapter will enable … OL20620407W
Art activities A to Z Art activities A to Z Joanne Matricardi,Jeanne McLarty From the Publisher: Art Activities A to Z presents a detailed lesson plan format of open-ended art activities. It focuses on the art "process" rather than the "product". Users will enjoy the activiti… OL20918176W
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