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Preschool Teacher Resource TitlesFall 2013

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IPG Preschool Teacher Resources Fall 2013 Huron Street Press

Citizen Science Guide for Families : Taking Part in Real Science Greg Landgraf 9781937589356 Pub Date: 8/1/13, Ship Date: 8/1/13 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 200 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Science / General

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Summary:

People of all ages and backgrounds can discover how to contribute to real scientific research with this handy guide. It defines citizen science, providing an overview of the social and community aspects behind the idea. The book is organized by topic and features links to library resources and descriptions of books appropriate to the subject. In addition, a section devoted to ongoing citizen-science programs includes detailed descriptions for parents and children to identify projects ap...

Author Bio:

Greg Landgraf is a writer and editor. His extensive print, online, and video work includes positions with American Libraries magazine and Vance Publications, where he edited two trade magazines. He lives in Chicago.

IPG Preschool Teacher Resources Fall 2013 Gryphon House

The Insightful Teacher : Reflective Strategies to Shape Your Early Childhood Classroom Nancy Bruski 9780876593233 Pub Date: 11/1/13, Ship Date: 11/1/13 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 256 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Classroom Management

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Summary: Emphasizing essential interpersonal skills that should be developed in early childhood, this guide offers a holistic approach to developing classroom communities in which each child feels recognized, appreciated, and able to contribute. Taking into account a teacher's goals, values, strengths, and weaknesses, guidance is offered for adjusting and planning for developmentally appropriate expectations, classroom organization, and communication with families. Filled with concrete examples ...

Author Bio: Nancy Bruski is a clinical social worker; an adjunct professor at Oakton Community College in Des Plaines, Illinois; and serves on the Early Childhood Committee for the Illinois Children's Mental Health partnership. She lives in Evanston, Illinois.


When Nothing Else Works : What Early Childhood Professionals Can Do to Reduce Challenging Behaviors William DeMeo 9780876594803 Pub Date: 11/1/13, Ship Date: 11/1/13 $29.95/$32.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 256 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Classroom Management

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With the help of this book, teachers will learn to utilize a variety of shared creative strategies and techniques-from aromatherapy to affirmations-to address and adjust problematic behavior in the classroom while simultaneously promoting resilience and active engagement in learning. Penned by an experienced school developmental psychologist, this book builds upon the latest behavioral research and evidence-based practices. Rather than simply providing solutions for the toughest behavio...

Author Bio:

William DeMeo, PhD, is an acclaimed developmental psychologist who serves as a consultant for the Mayerson Academy. He is a nationally certified Olweus Bullying Prevention trainer, a National Association of School Psychologists-approved provider, and a national consultant for the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention. He

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Playful Writing : 150 Open-Ended Explorations in Emergent Literacy Rebecca Olien, Laura Woodside 9780876594698 Pub Date: 12/1/13, Ship Date: 12/1/13 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 224 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Teaching Methods & Materials

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Summary: Building on the cyclical nature of learning, this lively handbook describes open-ended play ideas to inspire children in their writing. Children learn the skills needed for writing and reading on a continuum, over time and at different ages. Teachers, caregivers, and parents will find 150 activities to stimulate the minds of budding wordsmiths.

Author Bio:

Rebecca Olien teaches education courses at Southern Oregon University and for the READ Oregon program. A former classroom teacher, she is the author of more than 50 books, including Exploring the Planets in Our Solar System, How Do We Know About Dinosaurs, and Kids Write! She lives in Ashland, Oregon. Laura Woodside is a literacy consultant, a freelance writer, and a curriculum designer. She is also a certified reading specialist and a national board-certified early childhood general...


Wired to Move! : Facts and Strategies for Nurturing Boys in Early Childhood Settings Ruth Hanford Morhard 9780876593226 Pub Date: 10/1/13, Ship Date: 10/1/13 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 144 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) EDUCATION / Learning Styles

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Using the latest brain research to explore and explain differences in how boys and girls learn, this informative resource provides early childhood educators tools to make the way they teach and their classrooms more boy friendly. Grounded in findings from the nonprofit child care and early education and youth agency Starting Point's Boys' Project, this handbook is designed to help teachers better understand, support, and work with young boys. From an overview of what makes boys tick and...

Author Bio:

Ruth Hanford Morhard is writer and a marketing and communications consultant specializing in early childhood care and education, who has been a consultant to Starting Point. She lives in Chardon, Ohio. Starting Point is a nonprofit child care and early education and youth services agency. Its Boys' Project initiative addresses social-emotional behavioral

IPG Preschool Teacher Resources Fall 2013 Parenting Press

What Am I Feeling? John Gottman 9781884734526 Pub Date: 1/1/04 $12.95/$13.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 32 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Ethics & Morals

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Summary: Adapted from John Gottman's Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child, this beautifully illustrated book introduces parents and caregivers to five important steps in "emotion coaching" children.

Author Bio: John Gottman, PhD, is a psychologist and a professor emeritus at the University of Washington whose best-known parenting guide is Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child: The Heart of Parenting. Talaris Research Institute is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support parents and caregivers in raising socially and emotionally healthy children. It is based in Seattle.




The Secret of Toddler Sharing : Why Sharing Is Hard and How to Make It Easier Elizabeth Crary 9781936903085 Pub Date: 9/1/13, Ship Date: 9/1/13 $9.95/$10.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 32 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Life Stages

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Summary: Offering parents realistic expectations about toddler behavior, this guide provides detailed, how-to advice for teaching kids to share and for intervening when toddlers have difficulty sharing. It reviews children’s temperament and development and the roles they play in the willingness to share, while also explaining how to handle the child who never complains about giving up a possession. Relating personal experiences as real-life examples of the teaching process, this parenting refere...

Author Bio: Elizabeth Crary, MS, is the award-winning author of more than 40 children’s and child-guidance publications. She has taught parenting education, with an emphasis on problem-solving and skill-building methods, and established Parenting Press in 1979. She lives in Seattle.


Redirecting Children's Behavior (3rd Edition) Kathryn J. Kvols 9781884734304 Pub Date: 1/1/98 $14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 178 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting

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Summary: A popular text in parenting workshops, this offer how-to’s on improving communication; avoiding conflict and encouraging cooperation; using natural consequences; and increasing adults’ understanding of a child’s perspective.

Author Bio: Kathryn J. Kvols is a parent educator and workshop leader. She lives in Gainesville Florida.


Read with Me : Best Books for Preschoolers Stephanie Zvirin 9781937589035 Pub Date: 5/1/12 $18.95/$20.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 184 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting

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Summary: This authoritative guide-with a core focus on reading readiness and helping position children to succeed in school-offers more than 300 age-appropriate and subject-specific book selections from librarians for reading time with children. From board and picture books to hot new books, these recommendations reflect family, community, play, and the environment. Mirroring a child's world as they grow and mature, chapters include segments on reading together, friendship, places near and far, ...

Author Bio:

Stephanie Zvirin is an editor for the American Library Association (ALA) where she acquires and develops professional books for ALA Editions and edits the ALA Editions' Children's Programming Monthly magazine. She was previously Books for Youth editor at Booklist Magazine, review journal of the ALA. She is a former teacher and a library director, and is the author of The Best Years of Their Lives. Her articles and reviews have appeared in numerous



IPG Preschool Teacher Resources Fall 2013 Parent Guide Books

Parents' Guide to IQ Testing and Gifted Education : All You Need to Know to Make the Right Decisions for Your Child David Palmer 9780977109852 Pub Date: 9/28/06 $15.95/$26.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 232 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Education

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Summary: Parents of brainy kids can understand what's behind IQ testing and selection for special school programs with this guide to gifted education. Written by an IQ specialist, this guide details the history of IQ tests and how they measure intelligence, and familiarizes parents with signs of giftedness they can look for in their own children. Acknowledging that some bright and gifted kids can reach their full potential in a regular classroom, a detailed analysis of how gifted programs work h...

Author Bio: Dave Palmer, PhD, is an educational psychologist who has administered hundreds of IQ tests to children of all ages and abilities. He is a former assistant professor of education at California State University-Los Angeles. He lives in Lakewood, California.


The Biting Solution : The Expert's No-Biting Guide for Parents, Caregivers, and Early Childhood Educators Lisa Poelle 9781936903078 Pub Date: 1/1/13 $13.95/$15.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 128 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten

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Summary: Biting is probably the most aggressive toddler behavior that parents and child care providers have to handle. Often, the first bite is a complete surprise: a loving, mild-mannered child takes a chomp—and then won’t stop! The only new how-to book on stopping the problem, and the only book oriented to adults, The Biting Solution offers recommendations for prevention, immediate intervention and long-term solutions.

Author Bio: Lisa Poelle, MA, teaches at City University of New York’s School of Professional Studies and consults to parents, teachers, caregivers, and early childhood programs. She lives in New York City.


Silly Books to Read Aloud Rob Reid 9781937589103 Pub Date: 12/12/12 $18.95/$20.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 176 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting

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Summary: Acclaimed children's book authority Rob Reid creates the ultimate guide to choosing fun and funny stories to read with and to your children and grandchildren.With a concentrated look at the content and appeal of many different titles, he helps you find exactly the right books to share with young ones. More than simply a recommended reading list, the books in this guide assist with language development while also encouraging good reading habits, improved comprehension, and broadened voca...

Author Bio: Rob Reid is a writer and an instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He is the author of Family Storytime, Reid's Read-Alouds, and Something Funny Happened at the Library. He lives in Eau Claire, Wisconsin



IPG Preschool Teacher Resources Fall 2013 Souvenir Press

Brain Games for Your Child : Over 200 Fun Games to Play Robert Fisher 9780285640436 Pub Date: 4/1/12 $16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 192 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Child Development

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Summary: The result of three decades of research by an internationally acclaimed expert, this book is packed with more than 200 individual games to help children of varying ages and abilities build their thinking, language, and social skills-and have fun at the same time. Ideal for parents, teachers, and nursery school staff, each game is clearly introduced to explain the skills it will develop. Both brain games and travel games cover a wide range of ages-from just a few months to nine years old...

Author Bio: Robert Fisher taught for more than two decades before becoming a professor of education at Brunel University. He is a speaker, an educational consultant, and the author of many books on education, including Teaching Children to Learn, Teaching Children to Think, and the Stories for Thinking series.


Sanity Savers for Early Childhood Teachers : 200 Quick Fixes for Everything from Big Messes to Small Budgets Sharon MacDonald 9780876592366 Pub Date: 9/1/04 $14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 160 pages / 50 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General


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Reduce the stress of everyday preschool classroom life. Summary:

Did you know that there are:

at least eight ways to save money using jumbo craft sticks? 23 approaches to the challenges that small (and sometimes large) rooms present? at least 16 ways to handle noisy rooms?

From cleanup solutions to storage ideas to inventive cost-cutting strategies, and everything in between, this book will truly help you keep your sanity in the classroom! Use the creative suggestions to help children resolve conflicts and solve problems, to deal with interruptions ...

Author Bio: Sharon MacDonald has been training teachers for fifteen years throughout the United States and has over twenty-


Preschool Classroom Management : 150 Teacher-Tested Techniques Laverne Warner, Sharon Lynch 9780876592915 Pub Date: 9/1/04 $24.95/$27.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 224 pages / 37 B&W photographs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



150 solutions for handling difficult behavior in the classroom. Summary:

An essential resource that all teachers will appreciate! Written by two experienced teachers, Preschool Classroom Management offers solutions and suggestions to help you tackle behavior issues in the classroom. The techniques described in the book aim to prevent problems before they happen and to provide solutions when they do. Chapters include working with challenging behaviors, teaching alternative behaviors, building a caring community in the classroom, teacher tips and techniques, ...

Author Bio: Laverne Warner, Ph.D., is Professor Emerita in the Department of Language, Literacy, and Special Populations at Sam Houston State University in Texas. Previously, she taught public school in Texas, Indiana, and Vermont. She is the author of nine books and has published more than 100 articles




Early Childhood Workshops That Work! : The Essential Guide to Successful Training and Workshops Nancy P. Alexander 9780876592151 Pub Date: 9/1/00 $29.95/$32.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 320 pages / 20 B&W illustrations and photographs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Effective training and workshops are easier than you think. Summary: Early Childhood Workshops That Work! is a comprehensive guide that illustrates how to design, organize, conduct, and evaluate effective early childhood workshop and training seminars. It also includes sections on troubleshooting problem situations and designing learning materials. The author offers tips, guidance, and inside information from her years of experience as a successful workshop leader. Nancy Alexander is the President of ASTD (The American Society for Training and Developme...

Author Bio: Nancy P. Alexander's current and previous titles include Executive Director of Northwestern State University Child and Family Network, and President of the North Louisiana Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD). Winner of the Professional Trainer of the Year Award from the North Louisiana Chapter of ASTD,


Good Morning, Children : My First Years in Early Childhood Education Sophia Pappas 9780876590782 Pub Date: 6/1/09 $14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 192 pages / 20 B&W photographs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten



A captivating, up-close, first-person look at how an alert, sensitive, and successful educator is born. Summary:

The first years of teaching are full of any number of unexpected problems and issues that can frustrate even the most prepared early childhood educator. Based on her popular blog, Sophia Pappas' book Good Morning, Children provides an up-close and personal view of the challenges and successes of a beginning teacher. The book describes daily encounters with students, family members, and administrators; reflects on the state of early childhood education in America; and celebrates the way...

Author Bio: Sophia Pappas graduated from Georgetown University. She then joined Teach for America as a Newark corps member, and taught public school pre-K. In 2007, Sophia left the classroom to help expand Teach For America's early-childhood


Daily Preschool Experiences : For Learners at Every Level Kay Hastings, Cathy Clemons, April Montgomery 9780876590102 Pub Date: 7/1/08 $29.95/$32.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 496 pages / 220 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten



Engage every child in your classroom with activities written specifically for learners at every level. Summary:

With one hundred days of plans, Daily Preschool Experiences has learning center activities for learners at every developmental level. Organized by topic, each of the twenty units has a five-day plan, taking teachers through an entire week of activities.

Each plan includes:

� A morning circle activity � Related children's book � Vocabulary words � Extension activities � Activities for four different learning centers (Art, Math,

Science, Language/Dramatic Play)




The Anti-Bullying and Teasing Book for Preschool Classrooms Barbara Sprung, Merle Froschl 9780876592427 Pub Date: 9/1/05 $16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 96 pages / 32 B&W illustrations and photographs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten

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An indispensable book to stop bullying and teasing in the preschool classroom. Summary:

In preschool, children encounter their first experiences in forming and joining social groups outside their family. It is natural for them to experiment with social interactions while learning about their world. In this guide, teasing and bullying are addressed as a continuum of intentionally hurtful behavior, from making fun of someone to repetitive physical abuse. Creating a caring environment at the beginning of school reduces the need for children to assert themselves through negat...

Author Bio: Barbara Sprung is Co-Director of the Educational Equity Center at the Academy for Educational Development. Prior to that, from 1982-2004, she was Co-Founder and Co-Director of Educational Equity Concepts. She resides in New York, NY Merle Froschl is Co-Director of the


The Portfolio Book : A Step by Step Guide for Teachers Cathy Grace, Elizabeth F. Shores 9780876591949 Pub Date: 9/1/98 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 192 pages / 60 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Ten simple steps to build portfolio assessment into everyday teaching. Summary: The Portfolio Book introduces a method to help early childhood teachers improve the responsiveness of their teaching. The ten-step process lets teachers begin to work with the portfolio assessment process at a comfortable pace. This book breaks the portfolio assessment process into small, easy-to-manage steps that can be integrated painlessly into everyday teaching.

Author Bio: Cathy Grace has served as the early childhood coordinator at the Mississippi Department of Education and assisted school districts in the implementation of public kindergarten throughout the state. Working with the Department of Human Services, Cathy coordinated the development of a family support/family preservation program that is now a statewide model. She lives in Tupelo, Mississippi. Elizabeth F. Shores, M.A.P.H., is the associate director for research,


The Sun's Not Broken, A Cloud's Just In The Way : On Child Centered Teaching Sydney Gurewitz Clemens 9780876591093 Pub Date: 3/1/84 $24.95/$27.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 134 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General


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A fascinating, readable, and exciting description of an early childhood classroom that is truly alive. Summary: This is a fascinating, readable account of how to build a truly child-centered classroom, by a teacher who did it successfully. The author uses actual classroom anecdotes to tell the story. In addition to teaching good classroom practice, the book is a real page-turner!

Author Bio: Sydney Gurewitz Clemens is a consultant in early childhood education. From 1972 to 1983 she taught children in the San Francisco Unified School District, and taught teachers at Goddard, Antioch West, Lone Mountain and Merritt colleges. Sydney has been an organizer for the San Francisco Classroom Teacher's Association, was a delegate to the White House Conference on the Family, and studient non-violence with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University ...




The Peaceful Classroom : 162 Easy Activities to Teach Preschoolers Compassion and Cooperation Charles Smith Ph.D, Nancy Downing 9780876591659 Pub Date: 6/1/93 $16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 208 pages / 55 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting


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Ways to teach preschoolers cooperation, problem-solving, and compassion. Summary: Through these engaging group activities children learn to find friends, cooperate with others, respect each other's feelings and differences. Each exciting activity uses easily-accessible materials and incorporates the joy of music, movement, puppet-making, playdough fun, gardening, and more. A gem of a book to foster sharing and caring.

Author Bio: Charles Smith, Ph.D., is a professor of Human Development and Family Studies and State Human Development Specialist at Kansas State University in Manhattan. He has taught early childhood education at Bowling Green State University and Texas Tech University. In demand as a speaker on the issues of self-esteem and social development, Charles conducts workshops throughout the U.S. He also served as president of the Kansas Governor's Commission on Education for Parenthood.


The Instant Curriculum, Revised : Over 750 Developmentally Appropriate Learning Activities for Busy Teachers of Young Children Pam Schiller, Joan Rossano 9780876590027 Pub Date: 5/1/05 $29.95/$32.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 576 pages / 200 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



This must-have classic teacher resource is completely revised with over 750 activities--including 350 all-new activities! Summary:

The Instant Curriculum was an instant classic when it was first published almost 25 years ago. This new edition is completely revised and features over 350 all-new activities! This classic resource is a must-have for preschool teachers, and it has activities for every area of the curriculum, including language and literacy, math, science, dramatic play and music and movement. The focus on concepts and skills provides a flexible format to strengthen skill areas for one child or the enti...

Author Bio: Pam Schiller, Ph.D., is an early childhood author, consultant, and highly sought after speaker. She has written numerous articles for early childhood journals, including Child Care Information Exchange and Texas Child Care Quarterly. Pam is


The Busy Classroom : A Preschool Teacher's Monthly Book of Creative Activities Patty Claycomb, Linda Greigg 9780876591598 Pub Date: 7/1/92 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 286 pages / 100 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting


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An activity-a-day, for preschoolers, for a year. Summary: Organized by month, teachers will find 360 hands-on activities, games and ideas for fun learning every day of the year. Each month begins with a pre-planned activity calendar indicating learning skills and appropriate age level. Activities require a minimum amount of preparation and encompass a broad range of subjects such as nature, animals, the human body, holidays and the weather.

Author Bio: Patty Claycomb has been teaching children for fourteen years. She has a B.S. degree in child psychology. Patty believes that a teacher must both love her children and provide them with the best possible environment for them to grow and learn. This magical combination has taken shape in The Busy Classroom! She has tested this curriculum program in her own classroom. It works, it's fun and creative with well-organized monthly topics. She promises you a busy classroom!




Innovations: The Comprehensive Guide to Infant and Kay Albrecht, Linda Miller 9780876592595 Pub Date: 9/1/01 $39.95/$43.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 372 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General


Series: InnovationsAnnounced 1st Print: 6K, Ctn Qty: 0

A complete guide to child development for infants and toddlers. Summary:

The tool every administrator, director, or program manager needs to provide comprehensive training for infant and toddler teachers who are using The Innovations Series (Innovations: The Comprehensive Toddler Curriculum and Innovations: The Comprehensive Toddler Curriculum). Designed to be used as a pre-service model, an in-service model, or as an annual training plan to guarantee well-prepared and trained infant and toddler teachers who plan and implement developmentally appropriate in...

Author Bio: Kay Albrecht, Ph.D. is a senior partner in a consulting firm that specializes in working with businesses interested in family-friendly policies and in supporting early education. Dr. Albrecht is a nationally know speaker, the author of several


Innovations: The Comprehensive Infant and Toddler : Trainer's Guide Kay Albrecht, Linda Miller 9780876592601 Pub Date: 9/1/01 $29.95/$32.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 308 pages / 70 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Everything you need to provide comprehensive training for the Innovations series. Summary:

The tool every administrator, director, or program manager needs to provide comprehensive training for infant and toddler teachers who are using The Innovations Series (Innovations: The Comprehensive Toddler Curriculum and Innovations: The Comprehensive Toddler Curriculum). Designed to be used as a pre-service model, an in-service model, or as an annual training plan to guarantee well-prepared and trained infant and toddler teachers who plan and implement developmentally appropriate in...



Innovations: The Comprehensive Infant Curriculum Kay Albrecht, Linda Miller 9780876592137 Pub Date: 9/1/00 $39.95/$43.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 416 pages / 120 B&W illustrations and photographs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



A complete curriculum for infants from birth to 18 months! Summary: Innovations: The Comprehensive Infant Curriculum is a complete, interactive curriculum for infants from birth to 18 months. In addition to a wealth of activities and experiences, The Comprehensive Infant Curriculum includes assessment tools, how to set up the physical environment, ways to partner with parents, and much more. It combines accessible theory with practical applications for beginning and experienced teachers. The only complete curriculum for infants available, this resource ...

Author Bio: Kay Albrecht, Ph.D. is a senior partner in a consulting firm that specializes in working with businesses interested in family-friendly policies and in supporting early education. Dr. Albrecht is a nationally know speaker, the author of several books, and a contributing editor to Child Care Information Exchange. Linda Miller has been committed to the field of




Innovations: Comprehensive Preschool Curriculum Kay Albrecht, Linda Miller 9780876592694 Pub Date: 5/1/04 $39.95/$43.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 640 pages / 31 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting



A complete preschool curriculum from two nationally respected authors. Summary:

Designed for teachers of 3- to 5-year-olds, this complete curriculum book focuses on how teachers can encourage, facilitate and stimulate children to learn and grow. The book identifies, explains and supports the major developmental tasks of preschool children, including adjusting to school, making friends, exploring roles, communicating, problem-solving and expressing feelings. It contains a comprehensive appendix, planning tools and an array of useful teaching strategies.

Each chapte...

Author Bio: Kay Albrecht, Ph.D. is a senior partner in a consulting firm that specializes in working with businesses interested in


500 Five Minute Games : Quick and Easy Activities for 3 to 6 Year Olds Jackie Silberg, Rebecca Jones 9780876591727 Pub Date: 5/1/95 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 270 pages / 130 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting


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Instant, grab-and-use, no preparation games for young children. Summary: From the best-selling author of Games to Play With Babies, Games to Play With Toddlers, and Games to Play With Two Year Olds comes this exciting new book for three to six-year-olds. Arranged by activity: alphabet, animal, birthday, color, counting, drama, guessing, imagination, language, listening, math, music, nursery rhymes, relaxing, rhyming, science, thinking, transition, and weather games. Also includes a skills and terms index. Great for group use!-Reviews from Parent Council The...

Author Bio: Jackie Silberg is an early childhood advocate and popular keynote speaker nationally and internationally. She received the Distinquished Alumna Award from Emporia State


Thinking BIG, Learning BIG : Connecting Science, Math, Literacy, and Language in Early Childhood Marie Faust Evitt, Tim Dobbins, Bobbi Weesen-Baer9780876590676 Pub Date: 6/1/09 $39.95/$43.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 312 pages / 140 Duotone illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten



BIG activities engage little learners with this complete curriculum for science, math, and language. Summary:

BIG activities engage little learners with this complete curriculum for science, math, literacy and language.

BIG is powerful. Children want to be BIG. They want to do BIG. They love enormous numbers like a hundred million billion and long words like "tyrannosaurus rex." They love to spread their arms wide and run as fast as they can. Thinking BIG, Learning BIG is filled with BIG activities to engage the imaginations of young children.

Children learn best by seeing, feeling, and doing....

Author Bio: Marie Faust Evitt is a preschool teacher for four- and five-year-olds. Prior to becoming a teacher, Marie was an award-




The GIANT Encyclopedia of Circle Time and Group Activities : For Children 3 to 6 Kathy Charner, Rebecca Jones 9780876591819 Pub Date: 7/1/96 $34.95/$38.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 510 pages / 100 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting


Series: GIANT EncyclopediaAnnounced 1st Print: 10K, Ctn Qty: 0

Over 600 circle and group time activities created by teachers for teachers. Summary: We invited teachers from all over the country to share their experience and knowledge for the creation of this giant resource. Open to any page in this book and you will find an activity for circle or group time written by an experienced teacher-over 600 activities covering 48 themes. This book is jam-packed with ideas that were tested by teachers in the classroom. These are ideas that work, and there are enough to keep children learning and happy for days, weeks and months. Many activ...

Author Bio: Kathy Charner has been with Gryphon House for over 15 years. She is the editor of several books including: The GIANT Encyclopedia of Learning Center Activities; The GIANT


Wild About Group Time : Simple Literacy Plans for Preschool 9780876593059 Pub Date: 8/24/10 $24.95/$27.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 256 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten

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The educational excellence and fun of the Emmy Award-winning PBS KIDS program Between the Lions(R) comes to the classroom! Summary:

Perfect for large groups of children, Wild About Group Time is a unique teaching resource that brings the literacy lessons of the Emmy Award-winning PBS KIDS® program Between the Lions® to group time.

Developed by the staff of Between the Lions®, the playful learning approach and unique educational content in Wild About Group Time teaches children key literacy skills. The one hundred plans follow a literacy scope and sequence so teachers can help children develop and practice the liter...

Author Bio: Between the Lions® is an award-winning PBS KIDS television series that offers a playful approach to teaching children


Mighty Fine Motor Fun : Fine Motor Activities for Young Children Christy Isbell 9780876590799 Pub Date: 6/1/10 $14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 28 pages / 30 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten



This book offers teachers the tools to develop preschoolers' fine motor skills in preparation for kindergarten. Summary:

Teachers know how important it is to develop children's fine motor skills as a stepping stone to future learning. Christy Isbell's new book, Mighty Fine Motor Fun, provides teachers with the tools and information to teach fine motor skills to children ages three to five. Isbell covers a wide range of current research on fine motor development, from developmental differences between boys and girls to guideposts for what is developmentally appropriate for children at each age.

The activi...

Author Bio: Christy Isbell, PhD, OT, is the program director and associate professor for the Occupational Therapy Program at Milligan



IPG Preschool Teacher Resources Fall 2013 Marion Street Press, LLC

A Tribute to Teachers : Wit and Wisdom, Information and Inspiration About Those Who Change Our Lives Richard Lederer 9781936863020 Pub Date: 9/1/11 $12.95/$13.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 168 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General


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Summary: Applauding the true heroes of the classroom, this compilation looks closely at the teachers who change lives one day and one lesson at a time. Instructors from all backgrounds are covered, from literature and poetry to film and even those captured in comic strips. Detailed statistics are presented, proving that teachers really do make a difference, and a collection of side-splitting jokes and riddles celebrate the most unheralded, exhausting, income-challenged, and ultimately, rewarding...

Author Bio:

Richard Lederer is the author of more than 35 books, including Anguished English, Crazy English, Get Thee to a Punnery, The Gift of Age, More Anguished English, and the coauthor of Super Funny Animal Jokes and Wild and Wacky Animal Jokes. He is a former teacher, having taught English and media for 27 years. He has been named International Punster of the Year and Toastmasters International's Golden

IPG Preschool Teacher Resources Fall 2013 Search Institute Press

Great Preschools : Building Developmental Assets in Early Childhood Tamara J. Will, Karen King, Michelle Mergler 9781574821932 Pub Date: 12/1/07 $39.95/$49.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 232 pages / Includes CD-ROM Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Administration

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Summary: Providing a wide range of tools, this practical guide aids teachers in creating a nurturing preschool environment and helps preschoolers develop critical social competencies. Containing new findings from Search Institute's Developmental Assets® research for preschoolers, this easy-to-use guidebook identifies what young children need from their families, teachers, and caregivers. The simple roadmap reveals the value of the work that teachers are already doing and provides content for par...

Author Bio: Tamara J. Will, MBA, has served as a representative in several preschool advocacy groups such as Minnesota's Early Learning Advisory Council. Karen King has worked in early childhood education for nearly 30 years. In addition to teaching in the classroom, she has also conducted child-development workshops for teachers, childcare providers, and parents. She has spent the past 24 years working in the Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Program at Somerset


The Encyclopedia of Infant and Toddler Activities : Written by Teachers for Teachers Kathy Charner, Maureen Murphy, Charlie Clark 9780876590133 Pub Date: 9/1/06 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 192 pages / 50 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Selected from a nationwide contest, this book has over 300 activities written for infants and toddlers. Summary: With over three hundred activities written specifically for infants and toddlers, this book will captivate children's imaginations and create wonderful opportunities for learning. The result of a nationwide contest, these activities were selected as the best of the best and are written by teachers, directors, and caregivers. Organized by time of day, teachers will love the easy-to-use format. Covering areas such as arrival and departure time, clean up, and transitions, the activities s...

Author Bio: Kathy Charner has been with Gryphon House for over 15 years. She is the editor of several books including: The GIANT Encyclopedia of Learning Center Activities; The GIANT Encyclopedia of Circle Time Activities; The GIANT




The GIANT Encyclopedia of Theme Activities for Children : Over 600 Favorite Activities Created by Teachers for Teachers Kathy Charner, Rebecca Butcher Schoenfliess 9780876591666 Pub Date: 6/1/93 $34.95/$38.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 510 pages / 99 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting


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This large Encyclopedia resulted from a national preschool teacher competition for favorite, original, classroom-tested, activities. Summary: This popular potpourri of over 600 classroom-tested activities actively engages children's imaginations and provides many months of learning fun. Organized into 48 popular themes, from Dinosaurs to Circus to Outer Space, these favorite activities are the result of a nationwide competition. Join the ranks of teachers who are already using and loving this valuable resource.

Author Bio: Kathy Charner has been with Gryphon House for over 15 years. She is the editor of several books including: The GIANT Encyclopedia of Learning Center Activities; The GIANT Encyclopedia of Circle Time Activities; The GIANT Encyclopedia of Art & Craft Activities; The GIANT Encyclopedia of Science Activities; and The GIANT Encyclopedia of Activities for Four-Year-Olds.


Another Encyclopedia of Theme Activities for Young Children : Over 300 Favorite Activities Created by Teachers Kathy Charner 9780876593943 Pub Date: 10/1/12 $24.95/$27.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 448 pages / 100 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Teaching Methods & Materials

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Series: The GIANT SeriesAnnounced 1st Print: 4.5K, Ctn Qty: 0

Summary: Actively engage children's imaginations with more than three hundred activities for young children organized into a variety of popular themes-from the alphabet to the weather. The result of a nationwide contest among teachers, the classroom-tested activities in Another Encyclopedia of Theme Activities for Young Children provide many months of learning fun! Each activity is complete with learning objectives, materials list, related children's book suggestions, step-by-step instructions o...

Author Bio: Kathy Charner has been with Gryphon House for over 15 years and has served as Editor-in-Chief. She is the editor of several books including The GIANT Series and the Learn Every Day series.


The GIANT Encyclopedia of Monthly Activities : For Children 3 to 6 Kathy Charner, Maureen Murphy 9780876590126 Pub Date: 4/1/06 $34.95/$38.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 540 pages / 150 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



The latest in the best-selling series with over 600 activities to keep children learning all year long. Summary:

The tenth in the best-selling series, this book has over 600 activities written by teachers for teachers. The result of a nationwide contest, these activities were selected as the best-of-the-best, and are organized by month for easy use by teachers. Teachers will love the activities that span the traditional areas of the curriculum, such as science, math, art, and music and movement, and it also include ideas for additional experiences such as field trips, cooking, and holidays.

Sampl...

Author Bio: Kathy Charner has been with Gryphon House for over 15 years. She is the editor of several books including: The GIANT




The GIANT Encyclopedia of Lesson Plans : More Than 250 Lesson Plans Created by Teachers for Teachers Kathy Charner, Maureen Murphy, Charlie Clark 9780876590683 Pub Date: 10/1/08 $34.95/$38.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 574 pages / 135 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten



With easy-to-use lesson plans, this book belongs on every teacher's bookshelf! Summary:

More than 250 lesson plans written by teachers for teachers!

This newest addition to the best-selling GIANT Encyclopedia series expands the scope of the series by offering complete lesson plans. Written and created by teachers, The GIANT Encyclopedia of Lesson Plans has more than 250 complete lesson plans that cover topics from colors and numbers to seasons and nursery rhymes.

Each lesson plan is complete with:

� A learning objective � A circle or group time activity � Book suggestions


The Complete Learning Spaces Book for Infants and Todd : 54 Integrated Areas with Play Experiences Christy Isbell 9780876592939 Pub Date: 9/1/03 $29.95/$32.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 352 pages / 223 B&W photographs and illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Create exciting learning spaces for the youngest children in your program! Summary:

The Complete Learning Spaces Book for Infants and Toddlers is designed to help busy teachers meet the challenge of creating an effective learning environment for very young children. It -includes ideas for planning, using, and evaluating learning spaces that will captivate infants and toddlers and -encourage the developmental process. Information for each learning space is complete with thorough illustrations, letters to parents, literacy connections, and vocabulary lists. Learning obj...

Author Bio: Christy Isbell, Ph.D., is the Program Director and Associate Professor for the Occupational Therapy Program at Milligan College in Tennessee. She teaches child development, human development, and pediatric therapy courses for the Masters


Wild About Learning Centers : Literacy Experiences for the Preschool Classroom Between the Lions Staff, Between The Lions 9780876593530 Pub Date: 6/21/11 $24.95/$27.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 224 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Education

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Learning center activities from Between the Lions® bring literacy learning into every area of the classroom. Summary:

Teachers can use easy, fun activities from Between the Lions to integrate literacy across the curriculum and throughout the day with easy, fun activities from Between the Lions®!

The ideas and activities in this invaluable resource enrich learning centers with experiences that follow a literacy scope and sequence to help children become successful readers. Learning centers include:

� ABC � Art � Blocks � Library � Math and Science




The Complete Learning Center Book, Revised Rebecca Isbell 9780876590645 Pub Date: 7/1/08 $39.95/$43.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 384 pages / 155 B&W illustrations and photographs Mixed media product Education / Preschool & Kindergarten



Enrich your classroom with these forty unique and traditional learning centers! Summary:

Wake up your classroom with these unique learning centers and new ideas for energizing traditional learning centers. Completely revised, each learning center now has assessment tools and updated literacy components. In addition, you will find nine completely new learning centers:

� Small Motor Center � Adventure Center � Outdoor Drama Center � Sign Shop Center � Box Center � Dance Studio Center � Laughing Center � Project Center


The GIANT Encyclopedia of Learning Center Activities : For Children 3 to 6 Kathy Charner, Maureen Murphy, Jennifer Ford 9780876590010 Pub Date: 5/1/05 $34.95/$38.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 576 pages / 158 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



The latest in the best-selling GIANT Encyclopedia series featuring over 600 activities for learning centers. Summary:

Every preschool classroom has learning centers, and this giant resource will provide teachers with everything they need for fun, exciting learning centers in the classroom! The GIANT Encyclopedia of Learning Center Activities is the latest book in the award-winning, best-selling GIANT Encyclopedia series. You'll find traditional learning centers with great new twists as well as unique new learning centers to spice up your classroom. Teacher-developed and teacher-tested, these innovativ...


IPG Preschool Teacher Resources Fall 2013 Chicago Review Press

The Compassionate Classroom : Lessons That Nurture Wisdom and Empathy Jane Dalton, Lyn Fairchild 9781569761731 Pub Date: 4/1/04 $29.95/$44.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 176 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Bilingual Education


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Summary: This inspiring guidebook supports teachers seeking to provide a nurturing and creative classroom environment for middle school and high school students. Lessons supply instruction for creating a community of empathy, reverence, self-awareness, and mindfulness. Each entry features a concise lesson plan ready for implementation, as well as a brief summary of the interfaith and secular philosophies that underpin the lesson. Educators are assisted in building connections among diverse popul...

Author Bio: Jane Dalton has taught at elementary, secondary, and university levels. Lyn Fairchild teaches English at the Cary Academy in North Carolina.



IPG Preschool Teacher Resources Fall 2013 Puddledancer Press

The Compassionate Classroom : Relationship Based Teaching and Learning Sura Hart, Victoria Kindle Hodson 9781892005069 Pub Date: 9/1/04 $17.95/$25.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 208 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Teaching Methods & Materials

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Summary: The Compassionate Classroom is a long awaited how-to guide for educators who care about creating a safe, productive learning environment. With 45 years combined teaching experience, Sura Hart and Victoria Kindle Hodson merge recent discoveries in brain research with the proven skills of Nonviolent Communication and come to a bold conclusion - when compassion thrives, so does learning. Learn powerful skills to create an emotionally safe learning environment where academic excellence thr...

Author Bio: Sura Hart and Victoria Kindle Hodson share a combined 45 years of elementary teaching experience, partnered with 12 years experience learning and teaching NVC. Hart is a CNVC Certified Trainer, an experienced presenter and worldwide leader in the incorporation of NVC in schools. Hodson is the co-author of the bestselling book, Discover Your Child's Learning Style. She is a prominent speaker and co-director of


The Complete Resource Book for Infants : Over 700 Experiences for Children from Birth to 18 Months Pam Schiller 9780876592953 Pub Date: 9/1/05 $24.95/$27.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 272 pages / 70 B&W illustrations and photographs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting


Series: Complete Resource SeriesAnnounced 1st Print: 6K, Ctn Qty: 0

Over 700 fun learning experiences for babies! Summary:

The third in the best-selling series, The Complete Resource Book for Infants features over 700 experiences and activities that are perfect for infants from birth through 18 months. The experiences and activities are designed to support language, physical, social-emotional, and cognitive growth and development. The activities can be used individually or grouped together to focus on a specific skill or aspect of development. The appendix is chock-full of songs, rhymes, recipes, sign lang...

Author Bio: Pam Schiller, Ph.D., is an early childhood author, consultant, and highly sought after speaker. She has written numerous articles for early childhood journals, including Child Care Information Exchange and Texas Child Care Quarterly. Pam is the author of five early childhood curriculums, eleven


50 Fantastic Things to Do with Toddlers Sally Featherstone, Phill Featherstone 9780876594650 Pub Date: 6/1/13 $16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 80 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting

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Explore, inquire, and experiment alongside young learners using the 50 simple ideas offered in this engaging series. Written specifically for parents, the activities in the books will lead to infectious excitement and enthusiasm for learning. Each activity features easy-to-follow instructions with plenty of tips and suggestions for extending the learning.

Using objects easily found in most homes, this collection of purposeful play experiences will help children ages one to three devel...

Author Bio:

Sally and Phill Featherstone are former teachers and the cofounders of Featherstone Education.




More Toddlers Together : The Complete Planning Guide for a Toddler Curriculum Vol. 2 Cynthia Catlin, Joan Waites 9780876591796 Pub Date: 7/1/96 $26.95/$29.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 272 pages / 106 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting


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A second volume of can't fail programs and activities for groups of toddlers. Summary: Teachers of toddlers loved Toddlers Together. This new book is arranged seasonally, and packed with over 200 activities arranged by theme within each season. Additions include 19 new themes; how to set up learning centers for toddlers; suggestions of toys, books, and materials to use with toddlers; a suggested daily schedule and a sample newsletter. This is a complete curriculum resource for teachers of toddlers.

Author Bio: Cynthia Catlin has been an educator of young children more than fifteen years, ten of those teaching two year olds. Cynthia earned a BS in psychology and a MA in Early Childhood Education. Currently, she is the director of University Presbyterian Children's Center in San Antonio, Texas. Cynthia is a popular workshop presenter who shares with others her enthusiasm for the special nature of toddlers. She and he husband are the parents of two young sons.


Great Games for Young Children : Over 100 Games to Develop Self-Confidence, Problem-Solving Skills, and Cooperation Rae Pica 9780876590065 Pub Date: 4/1/06 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 144 pages / 70 B&W illustrations and photographs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



New and classic games (with a non-competitive twist) that get everybody moving, laughing, and learning! Summary:

As I was setting up for a staff development workshop one night, I overheard one teacher tell another about a little girl who'd had a terrible crying jag over being eliminated from a game of Simon Says. The second teacher clucked in sympathy and the conversation moved on from there. There was no discussion of the fact that perhaps the game should be modified in the future so it didn't make children feel bad-that the intention of a game is to have fun.

You've witnessed it yourself, I'm s...

Author Bio: Rae Pica has been a children's movement specialist since 1980. She is the founder/director of Moving and Learning, a company offering services and materials related to physical


The Complete Resource Book for Toddlers and Twos : Over 2000 Experiences and Ideas Pam Schiller 9780876592878 Pub Date: 5/1/03 $34.95/$38.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 576 pages / 50 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



A complete curriculum for toddlers and twos by one of Gryphon House's best-selling authors. Summary:

Target the fertile areas of development for toddlers and twos with these easy-to-implement activities. Each of the 100 daily topics is divided into activities and experiences that support language enrichment, cognitive development, social-emotional development and physical development.

Author Bio: Pam Schiller, Ph.D., is an early childhood author, consultant, and highly sought after speaker. She has written numerous articles for early childhood journals, including Child Care Information Exchange and Texas Child Care Quarterly. Pam is the author of five early childhood curriculums, eleven children's books and more than 30 teacher and parent resource books.




50 Fantastic Things to Do with Babies Sally Featherstone, Phill Featherstone 9780876594636 Pub Date: 6/1/13 $16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 80 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Life Stages

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Using objects easily found in most homes, this collection of purposeful play experiences will help babies to develop key skills at ...

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50 Fantastic Things to Do with Preschoolers Sally Featherstone, Phill Featherstone 9780876594674 Pub Date: 6/1/13 $16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 80 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting

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Using objects easily found in most homes, this collection of purposeful play experiences will help children ages three to five deve...

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IPG Preschool Teacher Resources Fall 2013 Parentmagic, Inc.

1-2-3 Magic for Teachers : Effective Classroom Discipline Pre-K through Grade 8 Thomas W. Phelan, Sarah Jane Schonour 9781889140179 Pub Date: 9/1/04 $14.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 224 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Decision Making & Problem Solving

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Summary: Offering advice for teachers eager to develop better discipline in the classroom, this guide provides practical methods for eliminating disruptive behavior, encouraging productive work habits, and communicating with parents. Clear lessons and straightforward language reveal how to measure discipline in a classroom environment, as well as how to handle difficult situations, such as transition times, assemblies, lunchtime, and field trips. A separate chapter for school administrators expl...

Author Bio: Thomas W. Phelan, PhD, is a member of the Illinois and American Psychological Associations and is the author of 1-2-3 Magic, All About Attention Deficit Disorder, and Surviving Your Adolescents. He lives in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Sarah Jane Schonour, MA, is a special projects teacher with the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. She lives in Fairfax, Virginia.




The Homegrown Preschooler : Teaching Your Kids in the Places They Live Kathy H. Lee, Lesli Richards 9780876594513 Pub Date: 5/1/13, Ship Date: 5/1/13 $29.95/$32.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 224 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Parent Participation

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With the accessibility of a parenting how-to book and the thorough educational foundation of an expensive boxed curriculum, this guide will inspire parents to use their homes as classrooms as they take advantage of the naturally rich learning opportunities that occur in everyday home life. Parents will learn how to transform their home into a learning environment that rivals the best preschool classroom by finding exciting learning opportunities in everyday occurrences, from using laund...

Author Bio:

Kathy H. Lee is an early childhood educator and a sought-after conference speaker on the topics of preschool education, homeschooling, and adoption. She is the author of 101 Easy, Wacky, Crazy Activities and Solutions for Early Childhood Directors. She lives in Canton, Georgia. Lesli Richards is a Challenge B director for Classical Conversations,

IPG Preschool Teacher Resources Fall 2013 Puddledancer Press

Teaching Children Compassionately : How Students and Teachers Can Succeed with Mutual Understanding Marshall B. Rosenberg 9781892005113 Pub Date: 9/1/04 $8.95/$9.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 48 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General

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Summary: In this keynote address to a national conference of Montessori educators, Marshall Rosenberg describes his progressive, radical approach to teaching that centers on compassionate connection. Marshall describes the counterproductive role that power and punishment play in our schools, and challenges educators to motivate students instead "by a reverence for life." This practical application of Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication (NVC) process offers educators the tools to create exceptio...

Author Bio: Marshall Rosenberg, Ph.D., is the founder and educational director of the Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC). He has traveled throughout the world mediating conflict and promoting peace. www.CNVC.org


Me, My Family, and Friends : 26 Songs and Over 300 Activities for Young Children Pam Schiller 9780876590423 Pub Date: 4/1/06 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Hardcover 128 pages / 40 B&W illustrations and photographs Mixed media product Education / General


Series: Pam Schiller Book/CD SeriesAnnounced 1st Print: 7K, Ctn Qty: 0

Best-selling author brings music and learning together with songs to sing, dance, and explore children's imaginations. Summary:

From "Make New Friends" to "You Are My Sunshine", children will sing, dance, and learn with these songs about the people that matter most in their lives. The CD is accompanied by over 250 activities that teach children about family, friends, feelings, and fun. Each of the eight CD/book combinations will provide hours of learning fun. 128 pages plus CD.





Social Studies and Me : Using Children's Books to Learn About Our World Sally Anderson 9780876593318 Pub Date: 6/21/11 $24.95/$27.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 224 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten

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A unique teaching resource that uses storybooks to engage children's natural curiosity about the world around them. Summary:

Young children are naturally interested in their world. They are learning to understand who they are, who their family members are, and what it means to have friends. They are curious about their communities, who lives and works there, how things are made, and what they cost. They are beginning to ask questions about their environment and the greater world.

With Social Studies and Me! teachers can support children's curiosity by using storybooks to engage them in social studies and lit...

Author Bio: Sally Anderson: Sally Anderson is the founder and Executive Director of Vermont Center for the Book, which was founded


Learn Every Day About Social Studies Kathy Charner 9780876593639 Pub Date: 8/23/11 Grades P to K $12.95/$13.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 128 pages / 28 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten

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Series: Learn Every DayAnnounced 1st Print: 5K, Ctn Qty: 0

Invite children to explore the world around them with one hundred fun and engaging activities! Summary:

Children are naturally interested in their world. This book invites children to explore the world around them, learn about different cultures, consider a variety of careers, and discover the uniqueness of their very own neighborhood. Starting with the many ways we are alike and different, and expanding on to the variety of homes around the world, children will enlarge their horizons with these social studies activities that are perfect for children ages three to six. Each of the books ...

Author Bio: In response to a nationwide contest, teachers from around the globe contributed their best original activities for the books in this series. Kathy Charner, the Gryphon House Editor-in-Chief, has selected the best of the best for this compilation.


Up, Down, Move Around - Math and Literacy : Active Learning for Preschoolers Deborah Kayton Michals 9780876594179 Pub Date: 7/1/13 $24.95/$27.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 160 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Physical Education

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By connecting physical activity with learning, the books in this series provide preschoolers with educational enrichment as they explore, inquire, experiment, and discover. Filled with simple, stimulating games, they will have kids jumping, shaking, rolling, dancing, and clapping as they learn. Useful for parents, caregivers, and child care workers, the books contain fun activities that can be carried out easily and with minimal equipment.

Activities like the Syllable Freeze Dance and...

Author Bio:

Deborah Michals is a consultant, trainer, and mentor for schools, social service agencies, and arts organizations. In a career spanning more than 25 years, she has worked for such institutions as the Education Alliance, the Legal Aid Society, the NYC Board of Education, the 92nd Street YMCA, and Yale




Learn Every Day About Shapes Kathy Charner 9780876590928 Pub Date: 9/1/09 $12.95/$13.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 128 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten



This new book features one hundred activities all about shapes! Summary:

Teachers and children alike will enjoy exploring the concept of shapes with activities such as Have You Seen My Square, The Circle in the Square, and Erase a Shape. The result of a nationwide contest, these activities are organized by curriculum area and offer fresh ideas that provide hours of engaging activities. Complete with learning objectives, related children's books, and an assessment component, teachers will find everything they need to teach children ages three to six all abou...

Author Bio: In response to a nationwide contest, teachers from around the globe contributed their favorite original activities for this new series. Kathy Charner, the Gryphon House Editor-in-Chief, has selected the best of the best for this compilation.


Preschool Math Robert Williams, Joy Lubawy, Debra Cunningham 9780876590003 Pub Date: 5/1/05 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 272 pages / 75 B&W photographs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Bring math to life in the classroom with Body Math, Art Math and more! Summary:

Art Math, Body Math, Moving Math, Wet and Messy Math and more! Children will delight in the 140 activities that bring math to life in the classroom! Preschool Math is organized by curriculum area, making it easy to integrate the activities into your daily plans. Preschool Math encourages teachers to use children's natural curiosity and interests with activities such as Eat the Odd One, Symmetrical Pizza and The Popsicle Stick Game. The activities correlate with the guidelines set by th...

Author Bio: Robert Williams is the author of numerous books and articles addressing early childhood science and environmental education. He is in demand as a speaker and has traveled and conducted workshops throughout the United States, Asia, Europe, and Australia. He has also been a frequent guest on


Count on Math : Activities for Small Hands and Lively Minds Pam Schiller, Lynne Peterson 9780876591888 Pub Date: 9/1/97 $24.95/$27.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 272 pages / B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting



An easy how-to book for teaching math to young children. Summary: The activities in this book reflect children's real world math experiences--counting candles on a birthday cake, sorting and classifying toys, making sure there is a one-to-one correspondence between children and cookies. Children learn spatial relationships, patterning, shapes, numeration, and many other math concepts from these simple activities, such as "Nature Sort," "Human Rectangles" and "Stackable Snackables." Each chapted of this invaluable resource presents a new math concept ...





Math in Minutes : Easy Activities for Children Ages 4-8 Sharon MacDonald 9780876590577 Pub Date: 9/1/07 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 208 pages / 150 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



The perfect introduction to early math concepts for young children! Summary:

This engaging, exciting introduction to early math concepts will be a sure-fire hit with young children. They can go on a Geometric Shape Hunt, measure with Pompoms, or find the Missing Numbers-just a few of the fun, simple activities you'll find in Math in Minutes.

The activities progress in difficulty within each chapter. Some activities offer a way to "Take It Up a Level" for children who want a challenge. Organized by math concept, each of the activities relates to the National Cou...

Author Bio: Sharon MacDonald has been training teachers for fifteen years throughout the United States and has over twenty-eight years of classroom experience. She is a frequent


Jump into Math : Active Learning for Preschool Children Rae Pica 9780876590553 Pub Date: 5/1/08 $14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 132 pages / 74 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten


Series: Learning in Leaps and BoundsAnnounced 1st Print: 6K, Ctn Qty: 0

Children will jump into math with one hundred active learning experiences! Summary:

Jump into Math is the perfect way to turn children's love of active games into learning opportunities! The activities in each chapter are organized by level of difficulty, and each one incorporates fun, exciting math experiences with movement. Most activities require few or no materials and include related children's books or music to extend the learning. The math skills index included in this book is an invaluable reference tool, giving teachers flexibility to plan around children's i...

Author Bio: Rae Pica has been a children's movement specialist since 1980. She is the founder/director of Moving and Learning, a company offering services and materials related to physical activity for children from birth to age eight. A popular speaker


How Many Ways Can You Make Five? : A Parent's Guide to Exploring Math with Children's Books Sally Anderson 9780876593868 Pub Date: 10/9/12 $14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 144 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting

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Explore connections between math and everyday life with your child! The activities in How Many Ways Can You Make Five? link popular children's books-which you are probably already reading with your child-with easy, fun-filled activities you can use to explore important math concepts like mapping, following directions, noticing patterns, and finding shapes.

Sally Anderson is the founder and executive director of the Vermont Center for the Book, an affiliate of the Center for the Book in...

Author Bio: Sally Anderson is the founder and executive director of the Vermont Center for the Book, an affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. She has created professional development programs for early childhood educators and librarians across the country, including courses centering on math, science, social studies, and early literacy. Sally is the




Everyday Discoveries : Amazingly Easy Science and Math Using Stuff You Already Have Sharon MacDonald 9780876591963 Pub Date: 9/1/98 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 256 pages / 111 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Self-directed science activities to answer the how, the why, and the what happens next? Summary: Science and math concepts are embedded in the things children do every day. With this book, children learn the how, the why and the what happens next with these open-ended, self-directed activities. Everyday Discoveries shows how easily and naturally children can learn science and math in preschool programs, early primary classrooms, child care centers, and home care settings.

Author Bio: Sharon MacDonald, M.Ed., has been training teachers throughout the United States for more than fifteen years. Her training workshops and presentations focus on a variety of early childhood topics based on years of classroom experience. With a master's degree in education, Sharon has taught ages ranging from three-year-olds to adults and an inclusion program for children with disabilities. She is a frequent keynote speaker and workshop presenter at early childhood education conference...


30 Fun Ways to Learn About Time and Money Dawn Roper 9780876593707 Pub Date: 9/13/11 Grades P to K $12.95/$13.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 80 pages / 30 color illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten

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This little book is full of big fun for children as they learn about time and money. Summary:

Time and money are challenging, abstract concepts with concrete, everyday importance. Using role-playing, games, songs, and dramatic play, 30 Fun Ways to Learn About Time and Money explores these difficult concepts through props, real-life scenarios, and imaginative play. The activities also help children develop speaking and listening skills while building relationships with peers and adults. These activities are practical, easy to do, and use readily found materials.

It can be a chal...

Author Bio: Dawn Roper: Dawn Roper began her career as an early childhood teacher. She is currently a literacy coordinator.


The GIANT Encyclopedia of Math Activities : Over 600 Activities Created by Teachers for Teachers Kathy Charner, Maureen Murphy, Charlie Clark 9780876590447 Pub Date: 6/1/07 $34.95/$38.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 544 pages / 120 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



The 12th book in this best-selling series makes math activities fun and easy! Summary:

The twelfth book in this best-selling series features six hundred creative math activities written by teachers for teachers. Organized by curriculum area or time of day, each activity is complete with math concepts, materials needed, and step-by-step instructions. Math is the new focus in early childhood education, and the easy-to-use math concept index is a fabulous feature for teachers so they can easily find appropriate activities for the children they teach. Loved by children becau...





Learn Every Day About Numbers Kathy Charner 9780876590904 Pub Date: 9/1/09 $12.95/$13.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 128 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten



Learning about numbers has never been so much fun! Summary:

Classroom-tested and teacher approved, these activities help children ages three to six learn all about numbers. With one hundred engaging and fun activities, Learn Every Day About Numbers offers everything a teacher needs to build a foundation for future math learning. Children will love becoming a Number Detective, a Flashlight Writer, or a Number Hero as they investigate the wonderful world of numbers. Each activity offers learning objectives to meet standards, a materials list, rel...

Author Bio: In response to a nationwide contest, teachers from around the globe contributed their favorite original activities for this new series. Kathy Charner, the Gryphon House Editor-in-Chief, has selected the best of the best for this compilation.


MathArts : Exploring Math Through Art for 3 to 6 Year Olds MaryAnn Kohl, Cindy Gainer 9780876591772 Pub Date: 1/1/96 $24.95/$27.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 256 pages / 210 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting



An easy way to teach math to young children using art. Summary: Get ready to create and count in this exciting introduction to math! MathArts is an innovative approach that uses creative art projects to introduce preschoolers to early math concepts. Each of the 200 hands-on projects is designed to help children discover essential math skills through a creative process unique to every individual. Math concepts include: One-to-one correspondence; matching; sorting; grouping; classifying; opposites; number recognition; number values, and counting. This...

Author Bio: Award-winning author MaryAnn Kohl has written 14 books for Gryphon House. Her philosophy, "It's the process, not the product," guides her writing as she provides open-ended art activities for young children. MaryAnn's activities focus on the experience of art, not the final product a child creates.


Up, Down, Move Around - Nutrition and Motor Skills : Active Learning for Preschoolers Deborah Kayton Michals 9780876594711 Pub Date: 7/1/13 $24.95/$27.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 160 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Physical Education

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By connecting physical activity with learning, the books in this series provide preschoolers with educational enrichment as they explore, inquire, experiment, and discover. Filled with simple, stimulating games, they will have kids jumping, shaking, rolling, dancing, and clapping as they learn. Useful for parents, caregivers, and child care workers, the books contain fun activities that can be carried out easily and with minimal equipment.

Activities like Healthy Food Obstacle Course ...

Author Bio:

Deborah Michals is a consultant, trainer, and mentor for schools, social service agencies, and arts organizations. In a career spanning more than 25 years, she has worked for such institutions as the Education Alliance, the Legal Aid Society, the NYC Board of Education, the 92nd Street YMCA, and Yale




The GIANT Encyclopedia of Science Activities for Child : Over 600 Favorite Science Activities Created By Teachers For Teachers Kathy Charner 9780876591932 Pub Date: 9/1/98 $34.95/$38.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 502 pages / 100 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Preschool science from sand volcanoes to window-box gardens Summary: Leave your fears of science behind! Respond to children's natural curiosity with over 600 teacher-created, classroom-tested activities guaranteed to teach your children all about science while they are having fun. The result of a nationwide contest, the GIANT Encyclopedia of Science joins our bestselling GIANT Encyclopedia series.

Author Bio: Kathy Charner has been with Gryphon House for over 15 years. She is the editor of several books including: The GIANT Encyclopedia of Learning Center Activities; The GIANT Encyclopedia of Circle Time Activities; The GIANT Encyclopedia of Art & Craft Activities; The GIANT Encyclopedia of Science Activities; and The GIANT Encyclopedia of Activities for Four-Year-Olds.


The Preschool Scientist : Using Learning Centers to Discover and Explore Science Robert A Williams, Elizabeth Sherwood, David Winne... 9780876591307 Pub Date: 8/1/10 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 256 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Teaching Methods & Materials

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Explore science through learning centers, integrating this important subject into the entire classroom. Summary: Children learn best through hands-on exploration, observation, and discovery. With more than 100 activities, The Preschool Scientist gives children the opportunity to actively engage, experiment, create, and discover the exciting world of science. Using a unique inquiry-based approach, these activities explore science through learning centers, integrating this important subject into the entire classroom. Each of the activities has "Keep it Simple" and "Add a Challenge" sections so teach...

Author Bio: Robert A. Williams is professor emeritus and director of the Rivers and Groundwater Projects at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. Robert is a frequent guest on radio and television programs where he discusses science and environmental issues. His experience includes teaching in elementary, high school, and junior high school in addition to being a college professor. His work has helped make the


Learn Every Day About Seasons Kathy Charner 9780876593646 Pub Date: 8/23/11 Grades P to K $12.95/$13.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 128 pages / 36 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten

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Explore fall colors and spring breezes with these activities that are sure to excite children all year long. Summary:

Now teachers can bring the magic of each season to their classrooms! With these activities, educators introduce children to the wonder of the seasons with a year full of fun! Children will explore seasonal changes with all their senses as they celebrate the joy and excitement of the world outside all year long!

Each activity includes:

Learning objectivesRelated vocabularyRelated children's booksMaterials neededDirections for preparationInstructions for the activityAn assessment compone...

Author Bio: In response to a nationwide contest, teachers from around




Sensory Integration : A Guide for Preschool Teachers Christy Isbell, Rebecca Isbell 9780876590607 Pub Date: 9/1/07 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 144 pages / 63 B&W illustrations and photographs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Help children with sensory processing problems learn and grow with the adaptations and activities in this book. Summary: Do you have a child in your early childhood classroom who:

� Climbs on top of furniture and jumps off? � Covers his ears when children are singing? � Refuses to touch clay, paint, or sand? � Often falls down and skins his or her knees? � Refuses to play on outdoor playground equipment?

If so, it is possible this child is having trouble with sensory integration. How can teachers help children with these problems so they can enjoy learning and grow in positive ways? The Sensory Integration Book h...

Author Bio: Christy Isbell, PhD, OT, is the program director and associate professor for the Occupational Therapy Program at Milligan


The Budding Scientist Stephanie Roselli 9780876593851 Pub Date: 7/3/12 $9.95/$10.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 72 pages / 39 color illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting

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Curious kids will delight in the joy of scientific discovery through the fifty fun activities in The Budding Scientist! This book is filled with great ways for you and your child to learn about how our world works. Create memories together as you make invisible ink, explore ice crystals, and investigate magnets.

Perfect for children ages three to six, this fun-filled introduction to science features easy-to-follow instructions and easy-to-find materials that will help you satisfy your ...

Author Bio: Stephanie Roselli is an editor with Gryphon House. She lives in Greensboro, NC.


Mudpies to Magnets : A Preschool Science Curriculum Robert A. Williams, Robert E. Rockwell, Elizabeth ... 9780876591123 Pub Date: 3/1/87 $16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 156 pages / 78 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General


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224 easy, hands-on science experiments to amaze 3 to 6 year olds. Summary: 224 hands-on science experiments and ideas with step-by-step instructions delight and amaze children as they experience nature, the human body, electricity, floating and sinking, and more. Children participate in projects such as making a tornado in a jar, creating constellations and growing crystals. Categorized by curriculum areas, each activity includes a list of vocabulary words and easily accessible materials.

Author Bio: Robert Williams is Professor Emeritus at Southern Illinois University. He is currently acting as lead consultant for the NSF-funded Building Base Line Objectives for Children's Knowledge and Skills in Science (BLOCKS) program at the University of Texas. The teachers and researchers in BLOCKS are assessing what skills four-year-olds can attain before they enter kindergarten.




More Mudpies to Magnets : Science for Young Children Robert A. Williams, Robert E. Rockwell, Elizabeth ... 9780876591505 Pub Date: 7/1/90 $16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 204 pages / 90 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting


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Develop the natural scientist in every child with 260 science activities. Summary: Develop the natural scientist in every child with 260 hands-on science activities and ideas. Build science skills such as classification, measurement, time and space relationships, prediction, inference and numbers.

Author Bio: Robert Williams is Professor Emeritus at Southern Illinois University. He is currently acting as lead consultant for the NSF-funded Building Base Line Objectives for Children's Knowledge and Skills in Science (BLOCKS) program at the University of Texas. The teachers and researchers in BLOCKS are assessing what skills four-year-olds can attain before they enter kindergarten.


Let's Build : Strong Foundations in Language, Math, Social Skills Pamela C Phelps 9780876593967 Pub Date: 9/18/12 $24.95/$27.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 128 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten

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Blocks are a key teaching tool in any early childhood program. Through well-planned, teacher-supported block play experiences, young children can build math, language, and social skills.

Let's Build provides educators of young children with guidance in how to create early childhood environments that support children's natural need to play. It includes strategies for creating and scaffolding the block play experience, recommends children's books that support the learning, and outlines w...

Author Bio: Pamela C. Phelps is the creator of the Creative Pre-School Model Program, and author of Beyond Cribs and Rattles and Beyond Centers and Circle Time curricula. She is a past chair of the State of Florida's Coordinating Council for Early Childhood Services and a past member of The Florida


Block Play : The Complete Guide to Learning and Playing with Blocks Sharon MacDonald, Katheryn Davis 9780876592533 Pub Date: 5/1/01 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 192 pages / 100 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Experience the joy of learning math, science, language skills and more with blocks. Summary:

With over 50 great activities, Block Play is a must-have for every teacher. Clear descriptions of what children learn by playing with blocks accompany the activities. Each activity encourages developmental skills such as problem-solving, math, science, language, and social skills. Watch children experience the joy of learning through blocks!

Sharon MacDonaldis the best-selling author of Squish, Sort, Paint, & Build and Everyday Discoveries. She has been involved in early childhood clas...

Author Bio: Sharon MacDonald, M.Ed., has been training teachers throughout the United States for more than fifteen years. Her training workshops and presentations focus on a variety of early childhood topics based on years of classroom




30 Fun Ways to Learn with Blocks and Boxes Clare Beswick 9780876593691 Pub Date: 9/13/11 Grades P to K $12.95/$13.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 80 pages / 30 color illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten

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This little book is full of big fun for children as they learn concepts using blocks and boxes. Summary:

30 Fun Ways to Learn with Blocks and Boxes is full of small group and individual activities that explore construction, collaborative play, and basic math concepts. From building basic models and mazes to constructing complex stairs and bridges, these activities ignite children's imaginations and engage their creativity and critical thinking.

Author Bio: Trained as an early childhood teacher, Clare Beswick specializes in working with babies and very young children with special needs and their families. She writes for many early childhood publications, and has written several books for parents and for children. Clare lives in England.


The Budding Builder Laura Laxton 9780876593813 Pub Date: 7/3/12 $9.95/$10.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 72 pages / 37 color illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting

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Curious kids will be inspired by the endless possibilities of the fifty fun-filled building activities in The Budding Builder! With great ways for you and your child to take ideas from their limitless imaginations and to fashion them into reality, this book shows parents and kids how to create a fairytale cottage, make a marker organizer, carefully construct a toothpick sculpture, and build a bird feeder.

Perfect for kids ages three to six, this fun-filled introduction to architecture ...

Author Bio: Laura Laxton is an editor with Gryphon House. She lives in Winston-Salem, NC.


Bite-Sized Science : Activities for Children in 15 Minutes or Less John H. Falk, Kristi S. Rosenberg 9781556523489 Pub Date: 6/1/99 Ages 3 to 8, Grades P to 3 $16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 128 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Teaching Methods & Materials


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Summary: Here's a fun way to get young minds discovering the wonders of the natural world by making predictions, testing them, and then evaluating the results-learning the scientific method. These short, bite-sized, deliciously fun activities like "Sounds of Chewing," "Clinks in the Kitchen," "Tangy Tongue," and "Shoe Show" take only 15 minutes to organize, do, and clean up. Many of the activities involve food, so children will learn and get a snack at the same time.

Author Bio: John H. Falk is the director of the Institute for Learning Innovation. Kristi Rosenberg is a senior associate at the Institute for Learning Innovation. They are two of the authors of Bubble Monster and Other Science Fun.




Jump into Science : Active Learning for Preschool Children Rae Pica 9780876590560 Pub Date: 4/1/09 $14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 140 pages / B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten



Jump into science with energizing activities for young children! Summary:

The perfect way to turn children's love of active games into learning opportunities! Bring science to life as children learn about their bodies, animals, seasons, and the weather. The activities in each chapter are organized by level of difficulty, and each one incorporates fun, exciting science experiences with movement. Research shows that the most effective way for children to learn concepts is to experience them physically. Jump into Science offers just this kind of learning. Activ...

Author Bio: Rae Pica has been a children's movement specialist since 1980. She is the founder/director of Moving and Learning, a company offering services and materials related to physical activity for children from birth to age eight. A popular speaker


The Budding Chef Kate Kuhn 9780876593721 Pub Date: 4/19/11 Ages 3 to 6 $9.95/$10.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 64 pages / 25 color illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Cooking / Methods

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Budding chefs whip up a little magic in the kitchen with 50 delicious recipes for young children! Summary:

Curious kids will delight in the fifty fun-filled recipes in The Budding Chef! The Budding Chef offers great ways for parents and their budding chefs, ages three to six, to have fun together as they make soft pretzels, whip up some real butter, and have a winter picnic.

This introduction to cooking and baking is filled with fifty (mostly) healthy kitchen adventures. The easy-to-follow instructions and easy-to-find ingredients help parents share their love of the cooking in kid-friendly...

Author Bio: Kate Kuhn: Kate Kuhn has been an editor with Gryphon House for 10 years. She lives in Bethesda, MD.


Science Adventures : Nature Activities for Young Children Elizabeth Sherwood, Robert Williams, Robert Rockwe... 9780876590157 Pub Date: 5/1/08 $24.95/$27.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 272 pages / 80 B&W illustrations and photographs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten



Make science accessible for young children with Science Adventures! Summary:

With more than 125 activities, Science Adventures will open up an amazing world of exploration and discovery through nature activities in urban, suburban, or rural settings. Each chapter focuses on one of the standards set by the National Academy of Sciences as adapted by the authors to address the developmental and educational needs of preschoolers. The activities within each chapter progress from simple to more complex. Each activity has information on how it relates to other curricu...

Author Bio: Elizabeth Sherwood, Ed.D., is a regular contributor to the science section of Children and Families, a quarterly magazine for teachers published by the National Head Start Association. She has worked with both teachers and young children in a




Learn Every Day About Bugs and Spiders Kathy Charner 9780876591284 Pub Date: 5/1/10 $12.95/$13.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 128 pages / 40 Color illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten



Children love bugs and spiders! Now they can learn about these creepy-crawlers with one hundred fun activities. Summary:

Bugs and spiders are fascinating to adults and children alike! Now teachers can take children on an expedition into the mysterious world of some of nature's smallest inhabitants with Learn Every Day About Bugs and Spiders. These easy-to-do activities give children a peek into the lives of our creepy-crawler friends, with activities like "Create Caterpillars" and games like "Ants in Your Pants!" Children will love exploring the world of these mysterious and interesting creatures, and te...

Author Bio: In response to a worldwide contest, teachers from around the globe contributed their favorite original activities for this new series. Kathy Charner, the Gryphon House Editor-in-Chief, has selected the best of the best for this compilation.


Science is Simple : Over 250 Activities for Children 3-6 Peggy Ashbrook 9780876592724 Pub Date: 5/1/03 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 208 pages / 50 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Teach simple science concepts--simply! Summary:

Science Is Simple encourages children to experience our world fully, and gives teachers learning objectives, items for discovery, related books and follow-up activities. This comprehensive resource will help you teach simple science concepts-simply!

Author Bio: Peggy Ashbrook has been teaching science to preschoolers since 1988 when she became a registered family home childcare provider. Based on her experiences as a parent, family home childcare provider, and preschool teacher, Peggy developed and teaches a preschool science course to introduce two-, three-, and four-year-old children to scientific inquiry. Her goal is to encourage children to wonder and to look for answers themselves. She conducts workshops for teachers who work with youn...


The Budding Gardener Mary B. Rein 9780876593738 Pub Date: 4/19/11 Ages 3 to 6 $9.95/$10.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 64 pages / 25 color illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Gardening / Urban

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Budding gardeners discover their green thumbs with 50 fun-in-the-dirt activities for young children! Summary:

Curious kids will delight in the fifty fun-filled gardening activities in The Budding Gardener! The Budding Gardener offers great ways for parents and their budding gardeners, ages three to six, to create memories together as they plant a seed and watch it grow, create a garden marker, make a spider web out of sweet pea seeds and bamboo, and beautify the garden with a stone path or rock tower.

This kid-friendly introduction to gardening features easy-to-follow instructions and easy-to-...

Author Bio: Kate Kuhn: Kate Kuhn has been an editor with Gryphon House for 10 years. She lives in Bethesda, MD.




Let's Take It Outside! : Teacher-Created Activities for Outdoor Learning Kathy Charner, Mary B. Rein, Brittany Roberts 9780876593950 Pub Date: 9/18/12 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 144 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten

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Summary:

Children love outdoor play. Now teachers can combine the magic and excitement of the outdoors with activities that encourage and support learning!

With more than one hundred new teacher-created, classroom-tested outdoor activities, Let's Take It Outside! engages children's minds and bodies as they explore the limitless bounds of the outdoors while also building key skills in areas like math, literacy and language, science, art, and music.

Perfect for ages three to six, the activities i...

Author Bio: In response to a nationwide contest, teachers from around the globe contributed their best original activities for the books in this series. The Gryphon House Editorial staff has selected the best of the best for this compilation. Kathy


Learn Every Day About Animals Kathy Charner 9780876591260 Pub Date: 6/1/10 $12.95/$13.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 128 pages / 40 Color illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten



These engaging activities introduce children ages three to six to the fun world of animals. Summary:

Even the youngest children love animals; they want to pet puppies, visit lions at the zoo, and imitate animal sounds. Learn Every Day About Animals is an activity book inspired by children's fascination with our furry friends. With this resource, teachers can easily incorporate learning about animals into any curriculum: games like "Whose Feet Are These?" teach recognition, while "Playdough Porcupine" makes use of art centers, and "Scratch Like a Monkey" gets kids active and moving. Cu...



Learning Games : Exploring the Senses Through Play Jackie Silberg 9780876590072 Pub Date: 4/1/06 $14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 168 pages / 100 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Children explore the world around them using their senses with over 200 engaging learning activities. Summary:

How do children learn about the world around them? They touch, taste, see, smell and hear it, of course! With over 200 activities, Learning Games will delight children as they expand their learning by engaging all of their senses. Children can explore their sense of smell, for example, by making an air freshener from cloves and oranges, taking a "smelly walk" to identify different smells, or by making sweet smelling pictures. The chapters are organized by each of the five senses, with ...

Author Bio: Jackie Silberg is an early childhood advocate and popular keynote speaker nationally and internationally. She received the Distinquished Alumna Award from Emporia State University, recognizing her current achievements as well as




Math and Science Investigations : Helping Young Learners Make Big Discoveries Sally Anderson 9780876593882 Pub Date: 9/18/12 $29.95/$32.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 192 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Teaching Methods & Materials

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Young children are naturally interested in the patterns and processes occurring in the world around them. They are beginning to learn about the changes happening each day, month, and season. They are starting to ask questions about the environment and world beyond. They are anxious to explore the creatures in their own backyard.

Math and Science Investigations supports young children's natural curiosity and encourages them to explore what happens around them. Hands-on investigations he...

Author Bio: Sally Anderson is the founder and executive director of the Vermont Center for the Book, an affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. She has created professional development programs for early childhood educators and librarians across the country, including courses centering on math, science, social studies, and early literacy. Sally is the


Learn Every Day About Our Green Earth Kathy Charner 9780876591277 Pub Date: 5/1/10 $12.95/$13.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 128 pages / 40 Color illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten



Activities to help children learn about the planet earth, and simple ways to care for it. Summary:

Each book in the Learn Every Day series features one hundred activities contributed by teachers around the world. Classroom tested and teacher approved, these activities teach children ages three to six about some of their favorite topics. Organized by curriculum area, each chapter is structured by age, starting with the youngest preschooler.

All the activities offer:

� Learning objectives to meet state standards � Materials lists � Related children's books � Assessment components to measure...

IPG Preschool Teacher Resources Fall 2013 Stillwater Publishing

No Student Left Indoors : Creating a Field Guide to Your Schoolyard (2nd Edition) Jane Kirkland 9780970975492 Pub Date: 10/31/11 $49.95/$54.95 Can.Discount Code: SPT 178 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature

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The essential educator's guide to helping students discover, observe, and record nature in their schoolyard-urban, suburban, or rural-this book outlines a class, grade, or school-wide project connecting history, language arts, art, and technology. This is a complete source for place, project, and standards-based nature studies conducted under current conditions of any schoolyard, with no need for a special outdoor classroom. Included are case studies, stories, instructions, and resource...

Author Bio: Jane Kirkland is the author of more than 50 books, including the award-winning Take a Walk® series. She is also a naturalist, a photographer, and a motivational speaker who visits schools, conducts workshops, and presents at conferences. She has appeared on Animal Planet TV, NPR, and PBS, and in such magazines as Family Circle, Green Teacher, Parenting, Parents, and Redbook. She lives in




Starting With Stories : Engaging Multiple Intelligences Through Children's Books Pam Schiller, Pat Phipps 9780876592977 Pub Date: 9/1/06 $24.95/$27.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 256 pages / 130 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



This literacy curriculum uses 100 best-loved children's books to teach language, science, and math! Summary:

Featuring one hundred well-loved and easily available children's books, Starting with Stories has more than 1,500 activities to actively engage every learning style. This literature-based resource book combines quality children's books, learning centers, and multiple intelligences to give teachers a comprehensive, creative curriculum.

Choose one of the one hundred popular children's books to read together. After reading, enhance the learning with ideas for learning centers, literacy e...

Author Bio: Pam Schiller, Ph.D., is an early childhood author, consultant, and highly sought after speaker. She has written numerous


Tell It Again! : Easy-to-Tell Stories with Activities for Young Children Shirley C. Raines, Christy Isbell 9780876592007 Pub Date: 5/1/99 $14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 192 pages / 70 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Be a master storyteller with these familiar stories and simple, creative activities. Summary: The authors have compiled the best tips and tricks of expert storytellers and teachers in a single book. Through retelling of 18 well-loved children's stories, teachers and parents can capture the attention and imagination of young children. It's easy to use: just read the story, noting the hints and tips (when to raise your voice or make funny face). Then put the book away, pick up the accompanying outline with important story points, and spin your tale! Extend the story with dozens of...

Author Bio: Christy Isbell, Ph.D., is the Program Director and Associate Professor for the Occupational Therapy Program at Milligan College in Tennessee. She teaches child development, human development, and pediatric therapy courses for the Masters of Occupational Therapy Program. Additionally, Dr. Isbell is Board Certified in Pediatrics and maintains specialty training in


Tell It Again! 2 : More Easy-to-Tell Stories with Activities for Young Children Christy Isbell, Shirley Raines, Joan Waites 9780876592083 Pub Date: 5/1/00 $14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 192 pages / 75 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General


Series: Tell it AgainAnnounced 1st Print: 7K, Ctn Qty: 0

17 more stories to tell with tips and activities to delight young children. Summary: The authors of Tell It Again! have once again drawn on the expertise of outstanding storytellers and teachers for this eagerly awaited new volume. Engage young children's minds and capture their undivided attention with 16 more stories, complete with storytelling tips and new activities. The storytelling tips bring the stories to life, while the activities expand and enhance each tale. The book is easy to use: just read the story, noting the hints and tips for dramatic effect. Then put...

Author Bio: Christy Isbell, Ph.D., is the Program Director and Associate Professor for the Occupational Therapy Program at Milligan College in Tennessee. She teaches child development, human development, and pediatric therapy courses for the Masters of Occupational Therapy Program. Additionally, Dr. Isbell is




Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s : Activities to Expand Children's Favorite Books (Pre-K and K) Shirley Raines, Robert J. Canady 9780876591192 Pub Date: 7/1/89 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 251 pages / 3 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General


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90 children's books are s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d five different ways with lively learning activities. Summary: It's original. It's fun. It's 450 terrific teaching ideas that are based upon the latest research on how young children become good readers. It connects 90 of the best children's books to early learning centers--science, nature, math, art, music, movement, cooking and circle time. Each book is "s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d" five ways with lively learning activities that heighten reading readiness and sharpen comprehension skills, too. And it's so easy to use!

Author Bio: Shirley C. Raines is a former classroom teacher, Head Start director, and child care center director, holding a doctorate in education from University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she also earned her master of science degree. Currently, she is president of the University of Memphis and the first woman to hold that position.


I Love Letters! : More Than 200 Quick & Easy Activities to Introduce Young Children to Letters and Literacy Jean Feldman, Holly Karapetkova 9780876590805 Pub Date: 4/1/09 $16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 140 pages / 106 Duotone illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten



Open the door to reading, writing, and a lifetime of learning with this exciting introduction to twenty-six letter "friends"! Summary:

Steer children toward a lifetime of reading with more than two hundred activities, games, and songs to introduce the alphabet. It all begins with twenty-six letters; the wiggles and squiggles that turn into words, stories, poems, and great literature are the tools for future readers. Children will love learning their letters as they play the Name Game, sew their own letters, create Puzzle Pairs, and more! Jean Feldman and Holly Karapetkova apply their signature style of creativity and ...

Author Bio: Jean Feldman has been actively involved in education for more than 35 years as a classroom teacher, author, and consultant. Dr. Feldman has a B.A. from the University of Georgia, a D.A.S.T. from Emory University, and a M.A. and


Literacy Play : Over 400 Dramatic Play Activities that Teach Pre-Reading Skills Amy Cox, Sherrie West 9780876592922 Pub Date: 5/1/04 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 320 pages / 45 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Bring children's imaginations to life while teaching important literacy skills. Summary:

Children love to pretend, and dramatic play is the perfect environment for children to practice and apply literacy concepts. Whether they decide to be firefighters, to open a pet store, or to have a tea party, children will increase their vocabulary, communicate with their peers, and learn to recognize environmental print-all important skills for prereaders. Literacy Play is chock-full of creative dramatic play activities that teach important pre-reading skills while bringing children'...

Author Bio: Amy Cox has been a supervising teacher in the Melba S. Lehner Children's School at Weber State University in Utah for the past nine years. Ms. Cox trains early childhood teachers and develops curriculum for the Weber State Unviersity lab




30 Fun Ways to Learn About Writing Ann Roberts 9780876593660 Pub Date: 9/13/11 Grades P to K $12.95/$13.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 80 pages / 30 color illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten

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This little book is full of big fun for children as they learn about writing. Summary:

Use the games in 30 Fun Ways to Learn About Writing to make early writing in the classroom exciting and fun! Whether labeling objects, making lists, or writing notes, children will be engaged and active with these creative activities that stimulate curiosity and imagination.

With tips for turning the classroom into a literacy-rich environment and ideas for encouraging children to embrace the excitement of reading and writing, 30 Fun Ways to Learn About Writing brings literacy learning ...

Author Bio: Ann Roberts is an experienced teacher, writer, adviser, and trainer. She has worked in schools and the private sector as both an early childhood teacher and in senior management.


Everyday Literacy : Environmental Print Activities for Children 3 to 8 Stephanie Mueller 9780876592861 Pub Date: 5/1/05 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 256 pages / 50 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Teach literacy using familiar items such as cereal boxes, traffic signs and toy labels! Summary:

The tools you need to teach literacy are all around you! Everyday Literacy has over 100 activities that use ordinary objects such as cereal boxes, traffic signs and toy labels to help children build essential reading skills. With games such as Chalk Chat and projects like Alphabet Scrapbooks, children will enjoy learning to recognize the letters, symbols and words around them.

Author Bio: Stephanie Mueller is an experienced teacher, consultant, and trainer in the field of early childhood education. Her extensive knowledge coupled with her love of learning makes her a sought-after speaker for professional organizations, schools and parent's groups.


Jump Into Literacy : Active Learning for Preschool Children Rae Pica 9780876590096 Pub Date: 6/1/07 $14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 136 pages / 39 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Activities to fully engage children in language development. Summary:

Leap into Literacy combines children's love of active games with over one hundred lively literacy activities. Written by a well-known children's movement specialist, these joyful games will engage the whole child in moving and playing as a way to develop the literacy skills needed for reading and writing.

Each activity is complete with a literacy objective, materials list, instructions, and extension activities. Most of the activities include suggestions for related music and children'...

Author Bio: Rae Pica has been a children's movement specialist since 1980. She is the founder/director of Moving and Learning, a company offering services and materials related to physical activity for children from birth to age eight. A popular speaker and workshop leader, she is also co-creator and host of the




Wild About Literacy : Fun Activities for Preschool 9780876593066 Pub Date: 8/24/10 $24.95/$27.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 224 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten

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Full of engaging literacy activities, this book brings the educational excellence and fun of Between the Lions® into the classroom. Summary:

Between the Lions®, the Emmy Award-winning PBS KIDS® program, brings the joy of reading into millions of homes. From their home at the public library, lion cubs Lionel and Leona and their parents Theo and Cleo introduce children to basic literacy concepts and build the foundations for a lifelong love of reading. Now teachers can bring that same educational fun into the classroom with Wild About Literacy.

The more than 150 activities in Wild About Literacy feature theme connections, voc...

Author Bio: Between the Lions® is an award-winning PBS KIDS television series that offers a playful approach to teaching children


The Essential Literacy Workshop Book : 10 Complete Early Childhood Training Modules Holly Seplocha, Judy Jablon, Janis Strasser 9780876590591 Pub Date: 6/1/07 $39.95/$43.95 Can.Discount Code: Hardcover 448 pages / CD-ROM Mixed media product Education / General



Everything you need to train teachers to build literacy skills in the early childhood classroom. Summary:

From scripts and PowerPoint presentations to agendas and handouts, The Essential Literacy Workshop Book provides trainers with everything they need to train teachers to develop children's literacy skills. Perfect for trainers and directors, The Essential Literacy Workshop Book has ten complete, three-hour training modules. The accompanying CD-ROM contains PowerPoint presentations and files of the overhead transparencies and handouts. This package provides a complete in-service program ...

Author Bio: Holly Seplocha, Associate Professor of Early Childhood, William Paterson University, was honored as the NAECTE/Allyn & Bacon Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher Educator of the Year 2005. Beginning her career as a preschool teacher, she


Creating Readers : Over 1000 Activities, Games, Fingerplays, Songs, Tongue Twisters, Poems, and Stories Pam Schiller, K. Whelan Dery 9780876592588 Pub Date: 5/1/01 $29.95/$32.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 384 pages / 100 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Simple, easy games to learn the sounds of every letter in the alphabet and beginning reading skills. Summary:

Learn the basic building blocks of reading with Creating Readers, the comprehensive resource that develops a strong foundation for pre-readers. Creating Readers gives teachers and parents the tools to teach pre-reading skills with over 1000 activities, games, fingerplays, songs, tongue twisters, poems, and stories for the letters of the alphabet. This invaluable resource develops the child's desire to read as well as the skills needed to begin reading. Creating Readers starts children ...





Reading Games for Young Children Jackie Silberg 9780876592434 Pub Date: 5/1/05 $14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 144 pages / 80 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Set children on a playful path toward reading with over 200 games and activities. Summary:

When you bend yourself into a letter shape or have an alphabet phone conversation, learning to read is FUN. Young children learn and retain more information when they are enjoying themselves. In Reading Games for Young Children, best-selling author Jackie Silberg offers over 200 activities that will keep children ages three to six engaged, interested and entertained as they acquire the skills they need to become successful readers. Organized by elements of literacy, such as alliteratio...



Ready, Set, Read : Building a Love of Letters and Literacy Through Fun Phonics Activities Janet Chambers 9781569761519 Pub Date: 12/1/02 Ages 5 to 8 $34.95/$36.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 240 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Teaching Methods & Materials


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Summary: An interactive program for teaching kids phonics and other key literacy skills, this book provides instructions for constructing hands-on alphabets for literacy lessons and play. Activities include drawing letters in applesauce, sand, nuts, and finger paint; experimenting with vocal sounds and feelings; and creating letter- and sound-themed crafts from inexpensive and easy-to-find materials. Using the ideas and activities from this book, children will be able to immerse themselves in th...

Author Bio: Janet Chambers has taught reading and writing to children of all ages for 20 years. She lives in Northport, Alabama.


Read! Move! Learn! : Active Stories for Active Learning Carol Totsky Hammett, Nicki Collins Geigert 9780876590584 Pub Date: 9/1/07 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 232 pages / 150 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Energize your classroom with lively literacy lessons based on more than seventy popular children's books! Summary:

Enhance literacy skills, bring the magic of a good book to the classroom, and encourage healthy, active lifestyles in young children with Read! Move! Learn!. This new book has over 150 active learning experiences based on seventy-five popular children's books. The authors provide complete plans that include theme connections, related books and music, lesson objectives, a vocabulary list, a concept list, and activities for each children's book, providing hours of fun in the classroom!

A...

Author Bio: Carol Totsky Hammett began her teaching career over 25 years ago, and has worked as a physical education specialist, pre-kindergarten teacher, and an early childhood special




Linking Language : Simple Language and Literacy Activities Throughout the Curriculum Bob Rockwell, Debra Hoge, Bill Searcy 9780876592021 Pub Date: 9/1/99 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 192 pages / 125 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Everyday ways to connect language and literacy to the daily curriculum. Summary: Filled with practical, everyday activities that build language development and early literacy into your daily schedule. Use circle time, snack time, dramatic play or any other time throughout the day to develop children's language skills. The authors discuss both expressive language (talking), and receptive language (listening), as well as the beginnings of reading and writing. Each cross-curricular activity includes ways to enhance children's vocabulary, questions to help the teacher e...

Author Bio: Robert Rockwell has many years of experience as a teacher and administrator at preschool, elementary, and college levels. He is in demand as a speaker and has traveled and conducted workshops throughout the United States, Europe, and Australia. He has been a frequent guest on radio and television programs advocating for young children and their caregivers. Currently, Robert is professor emeritus and

IPG Preschool Teacher Resources Fall 2013 Temenos Press

Sandplay and Storytelling : The Impact of Imaginative Thinking on Children's Learning and Development Barbara A. Turner, Kristin Unnsteinsdottir, Thomas... 9780972851749 Pub Date: 1/1/12 $25.95/$25.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 266 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Educational Psychology

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Combining the fields of child psychology and child education, this groundbreaking work explores how engaging children in Jungian sandplay therapy and imaginative storytelling can improve classroom performance and to increase intelligence scores. Written by child specialists, it makes a solid argument for the necessary consideration of the unconscious and the inner world of the individual child in learning and advocates that curriculum design for children must include both imaginative th...

Author Bio:

Barbara A. Turner, PhD, teaches sandplay and play therapy to mental health clinicians internationally and serves as consultant to practicing sandplay and play therapists. She is the author of The Handbook of Sandplay Therapy. She lives in Cloverdale, California. Kristín Unnsteinsdóttir is the director of the Learning Center at a small grammar school in Iceland.


Sand and Water Play : Simple, Creative Activities for Young Children Sherrie West, Amy Cox 9780876592472 Pub Date: 9/1/01 $12.95/$13.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 128 pages / 43 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Energize your sand and water play with over 70 ideas and activities. Summary:

Learn creative new ways to help children think and discover on their own. With over 70 sand and water table ideas, children develop problem-solving skills by applying knowledge, facts, and techniques in their world. Designed for children ages three to six, Sand and Water uses fun mediums like aquarium rocks, bird seed, mud and worms, rock salt and more to encourage children to release tension, concentrate, and become absorbed in an activity.

Sherrie West has been active in the field of...

Author Bio: Sherrie West has been working with young children and their teachers for the past twenty years. She is a mentor teacher for Head Start at the Ogden Area Community Action Agency.




Playful Reading : Positive, Fun Ways to Build the Bond Between Preschoolers, Books, and You Carolyn Munson-Benson 9781574828573 Pub Date: 2/1/05 $24.95/$39.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 228 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Language Experience Approach

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Summary: Emphasizes early literacy skills, reading for pleasure, and the eight asset categories as ways to create memorable moments between children and the adults who read to them.

Author Bio: Carolyn Munson-Benson is the founder and director of The Early Bird Project which promotes early literacy with preschool educators, librarians, child-care providers, and policy makers.


Story Play : Building Language and Literacy One Story at a Time Mary Jo Huff 9780876593165 Pub Date: 5/24/11 $16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 208 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten

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A wonderful tool for working with children, this book turns "The End" into the beginning of imaginative play. Summary:

When a story comes to "The End" it does not have to be the end of the story. Instead, teachers can continue the learning with fun and playful activities and experiences. Story Play encourages teachers, librarians, child care professionals, and family members to become storytellers with ideas for expanding stories into meaningful learning experiences.

Learn how to make simple storytelling props, including a Storytelling Tool Box, a Story Box, and a Story Wall, that adults and children c...

Author Bio: Mary Jo Huff: Mary Jo Huff is a multi-award winning author, recording artist, storyteller, and early childhood educator with 38 years of experience. Her CDs have won the NAPPA GOLD


Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s(r) for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos : Experiences, Activities, and Games for Popular Children's Books Shirley Raines, Karen Miller, Leah Curry-Rood 9780876592748 Pub Date: 9/1/02 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 192 pages / 130 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General


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S-t-r-e-t-c-h the magic of 80 popular children's books with 240 fun-filled learning activities. Summary:

It's never too early to read to a child, especially when you have Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s!® The youngest children love the repetition of words and experiences that stories provide. Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s® for Infants, Toddlers and Twos contains 80 age-appropriate children's books and 240 ways to s-t-r-e-t-c-h the stories in new ways to enhance the learning process. Organized by age, this book is a wonderful addition to the Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s® series, offering new ways for y...

Author Bio: Karen Miller, who has over 25 years experience in the early childhood field, is well known as a keynote speaker and consultant. She has worked as a teacher for Head Start, as national education director for Children's World Inc. and as a




Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s for the Primary Grades : Activities to Expand Children's Books, Revised Edition Shirley Raines, Brian Scott Smith 9780876593097 Pub Date: 10/25/11 Grades K to 4 $29.95/$32.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 256 pages / 75 color photographs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Elementary

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Bring the magic of children's books to elementary school students with this revised classic! Summary:

"A solid, well-designed work."-Booklist

There is nothing that children love more than a good story. Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s for the Primary Grades, Revised Edition connects ninety of the best children's books to early learning centers, stretching each story five ways with lively and entertaining activities that heighten reading readiness, sharpen comprehension skills, and expand the excitement of story time. This new edition takes everyone's favorite stories from the original book an...

Author Bio: Shirley Raines is the 11th President of the University of Memphis and the first woman to hold that position. Previously she was the Vice Chancellor for Academic Services and Dean


More Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s : Activities to Expand Children's Favorite Books Shirley Raines, Robert J. Canady 9780876591536 Pub Date: 7/1/90 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 254 pages / 3 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General


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450 all new activity ideas using 90 more of the most popular children's books. Summary: 450 all-new teaching ideas using 90 more of the most popular children's books. 18 different curriculum units have been created, including Classics; Cats, Dogs, and Other Pets; Transportation; and Tall and Funny Tales--all designed to install a love of learning and fondness for good books.



Easy Reading : Finding Joy and Meaning in Words Laura Rose 9781569761199 Pub Date: 4/1/01 Ages 5 to 13, Grades K to 8 $29.00/$43.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 176 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Teaching Methods & Materials


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Summary: Teachers and parents can significantly improve children's comprehension, enjoyment, and personal involvement in reading at any grade level by using the series of activities provided in this book. Because the ability to imagine is a key skill that many struggling readers often lack, this book outlines strategies to teach students how to add vivid mental pictures to their reading. In a clearly designed set of lessons, students are taken through a series of steps-drawing on the images they...

Author Bio: Laura Rose is a lecturer and consultant with more than 20 years experience teaching in K-8 classrooms. She is the author of Developing Intelligence Through Literature; Folktales; Picture This; and Write to Read and Spell. She lives in Eureka, California.



IPG Preschool Teacher Resources Fall 2013 Mountcastle Company

The Reading Lesson : Teach Your Child to Read in 20 Easy Lessons (2nd Edition) Michael Levin, Charan Langton 9780913063026 Pub Date: 4/1/02 $27.95/$41.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 448 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Language Experience Approach


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Based on phonics and whole language skills, this method advances children ages 3 to 8 from knowing their alphabet to reading second-grade-level picture books. Summary: Even the best software can not teach your child to read. You need books and the most important tool of all - the kitchen table - where you sit and do the lessons. The Reading Lesson book gives you an easy to follow recipe for teaching your child to read. This 444 page book contains twenty lessons. The lessons are easy to do both for parent and the child. You will need to work with your child about 15 to 20 minutes a day. A typical lesson can be finished in approximately one to two week...

Author Bio: Michael Levin, MD, is a pediatrician who specializes in behavioral, attention, and learning problems in young children. Charan Langton, MS, developed this program while teaching their two children to read. They live in Danville, California.


A Moving Experience : Dance for Lovers of Children and the Child Within Teresa Benzwie EdD 9780913705254 Pub Date: 9/1/87 $32.95/$49.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 224 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Elementary


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Summary: More than 100 exercises help children discover qualities of space, time, numbers, their bodies, and rhythm. Children learn to feel good about themselves, establish values, and respect and support one another as they explore creative movement.

Author Bio: Teresa Benzwie, EdD, developed her own distinctive method of guiding children toward self-acceptance and the mastery of basic skills through the use of creative movement. Teresa has a diverse background in the arts, psychology, holistic health, and education. She resides in New Jersey.


The GIANT Encyclopedia of Preschool Activities for 3-Year Olds Kathy Charner, Maureen Murphy 9780876592373 Pub Date: 5/1/04 $34.95/$38.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 576 pages / B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



A comprehensive collection of over 600 activities written just for three-year-olds! Summary:

Looking for tried and true ways to capture the attention of your three-year-olds? This comprehensive collection of more than 600 teacher-created activities provides hours of fun and interesting activities perfectly tailored for this age group. Discover new ways to use everyday items to create fresh, exciting art projects; learn new classroom management techniques from experienced teachers; and find helpful tips for working with three-year-olds. Formerly titled It's Great to Be Three.

K...





The GIANT Encyclopedia of Preschool Activities For 4-Year Olds Kathy Charner 9780876592380 Pub Date: 5/1/04 $34.95/$38.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 624 pages / B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting



A comprehensive collection of activities written just for four-year-olds! Summary:

This wide-ranging collection of more than 600 teacher-created, classroom-tested activities has everything from songs and books to activities in art, circle time, transitions, science, math, language, music and movement, and more! This complete resource of the best selections from a national contest is sure to become a classroom favorite. Formerly titled It's Great to Be Four.

Kathy Charner has been with Gryphon House for over 10 years. She is the editor of several books, including: The...

Author Bio: Kathy Charner has been with Gryphon House for over 15 years. She is the editor of several books including: The GIANT Encyclopedia of Learning Center Activities; The GIANT


Preschool Art : It's the Process, Not the Product MaryAnn Kohl, K. Whelan Dery 9780876591680 Pub Date: 5/1/94 $24.95/$27.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 260 pages / 243 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting


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Real art activities that tap into children's inner creativity. Summary:

Over 200 activities encourage children to explore and understand their world through art experiences that emphasize the process of art, not the product. The first chapter introduces basic art activities appropriate for all children, while the subsequent chapters, which build on the basic activities in the first chapter, are divided by seasons. Activities are included for painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, and construction. Indexes organized by art medium and project name help teach...



Learn Every Day About Colors Kathy Charner 9780876590881 Pub Date: 9/1/09 $12.95/$13.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 128 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten



The new Learn Every Day series is sure to become a classroom favorite! Summary:

Teachers from around the globe contributed their favorite activities that they use in the classroom, all focused on topics that teachers use every day! Organized by curriculum area, the activities in each chapter begin with those that are appropriate for the youngest preschoolers and follow with activities that children five years and up will enjoy. Learn Every Day About Colors has one hundred activities for children ages three to six, providing teachers with innovative and fun ways to...





Time to Create : Hands-On Explorations in Process Art for Young Children Christie Burnett 9780876594186 Pub Date: 6/1/13 $24.95/$27.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 128 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten

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Positive creative and artistic experiences provide for a child's learning and development, and the most effective engagement goes well beyond learning the names of colors or how to hold a pencil to draw. Time to Create offers easy, accessible art activity ideas for families and educators to explore with their young children. Each activity encourages discovery through a variety of art media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, and textiles, and places an emphasis on process over pr...

Author Bio:

Christie Burnett is an experienced early childhood teacher and the founder and editor of Childhood 101, a blog about parenting, art, creativity, family, and child care topics.


First Art for Toddlers and Twos : Open-Ended Art Experiences MaryAnn F. Kohl 9780876593998 Pub Date: 5/8/12 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 128 pages / 110 color illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten

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Discover the natural curiosity and enthusiasm of toddlers and twos as they explore creative art experiences designed just for them. In this updated, color edition of First Art, you will find more than seventy-five art experiences, with lots of variations that add to the fun and tips for making the activities run smoothly. There's even a chapter of special adult-made props, such as an Art Baggie Book to display a child's artwork and a Tabletop Easel made from a pizza box to catch all th...

Author Bio: Award-winning author MaryAnn Kohl has written 14 books for Gryphon House. Her philosophy, "It's the process, not the product," guides her writing as she provides open-ended art activities for young children. MaryAnn's activities focus on the experience of art, not the final product a child creates. MaryAnn presents at workshops and keynotes around the


Preschool Art: Craft & Construction MaryAnn F. Kohl, Katheryn Davis 9780876592519 Pub Date: 5/1/01 $9.95/$10.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 64 pages / 50 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General


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Cut, glue, and create with these 50 craft & construction art activities for young children. Summary:

Encourage children to experience the joy of exploration and discovery with this new series by MaryAnn Kohl. Excerpted from the national best-seller Preschool Art, each book in the series emphasizes the process of art, not the product. Preschool Art: Craft & Construction gives you 50 great ways to create with lace, string, fabric, glue, and other simple materials. Make art fun and accessible to children of all ages with these creative, easy-to-do activities!

Award-winning author MaryAnn...

Author Bio: Award-winning author MaryAnn F. Kohl has written 14 books for Gryphon House, and is a regular featured columnist for Parenting Magazine. She has written the best-selling favorites




Art Across the Alphabet : Over 100 Art Experiences that Enrich Early Literacy Kelly Justus Campbell 9780876592892 Pub Date: 5/1/03 $14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 144 pages / 68 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Art / General



Create readers while creating art! Summary:

Art Across the Alphabet contains art-centered activities for children ages three to six to reinforce letter recognition, build phonemic awareness and pre-reading skills, and associate reading with fun! The book links art and literacy seamlessly, explores the magic of language and offers unique opportunities to create readers while creating art-from Airplane wings to Zany Zoo Animals!

Author Bio: Kelly Justus Campbell is a former elementary art teacher and preschool teacher. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, and her Early Childhood Teaching certificate from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Kelly is the former Director/Teacher for Middleham and St. Peter's Day School and the current Director and Teacher for Salem United Methodist Preschool. In addition, she has been the


GIANT Encyclopedia of Arts & Craft Activities : Over 500 Art and Craft Activities Created by Teachers for Teachers Kathy Charner 9780876592090 Pub Date: 5/1/00 $34.95/$38.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 500 pages / 175 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



A comprehensive collection of the best art and craft activities for young children. Summary:

A comprehensive collection of the best art and craft activities for young children. The result of a nationwide competition, these art and craft activities are the best of the best. Just the thing to add pizzazz to your day!

Activities include:

� Bath Sponge Painting � Blast-off Helmets � Bumby Snake � Candy Jewelry � Caterpillar Cookies � Cereal Box Tote Bag � Darling Daffodils


Preschool Art: Clay & Dough MaryAnn F. Kohl, Katheryn Davis 9780876592502 Pub Date: 5/1/01 $9.95/$10.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 64 pages / 50 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Sculpt, roll, and kneed your way to fun with these 50 clay & dough activities! Summary:

Excerpted from the national best-seller Preschool Art, MaryAnn Kohl brings you 50 creative recipes for fun with Preschool Art: Clay & Dough. Emphasizing the process of art, not the product, this series encourages children to be successful, solve problems, and experience the joy of exploration and discovery.

MaryAnn Kohl is a regular featured columnist for Parenting Magazine. She lives in Bellingham, Washington.

Author Bio: Award-winning author MaryAnn F. Kohl has written 14 books for Gryphon House, and is a regular featured columnist for Parenting Magazine. She has written the best-selling favorites Preschool Art, The Big Messy Art Book, Making Make-Believe,




Global Art : Activities, Projects, and Inventions from Around the World MaryAnn Kohl, Jean Potter, Rebecca Van Slyke 9780876591901 Pub Date: 5/1/98 $16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 160 pages / B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Art / General



Everyday art for four through ten year olds in the global village. Summary: Did you know Korea is a mountainous peninsula about the size of Utah? This country's project is a jeweled crown. The Gryphon House book . . . let my daughter and me learn about crafts from parts of the world where we have relatives and friends. We can make a fiesta dancing hat like those worn to celebrate the planting season of Ecuador (where my friend Lora served in the Peace Corps.) and paint our faces like the Kathakali performers in India (where my brother-in-law is from). It's glob...



Preschool Art: Collage & Paper MaryAnn F. Kohl, Katheryn Davis 9780876592526 Pub Date: 5/1/01 $9.95/$10.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 64 pages / 50 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Enjoy hours of fun with 50 collage and paper art activities for young children. Summary:

Make art fun and accessible to children of all ages with these creative, easy-to-do activities! Excerpted from the national best-sellers Preschool Art and MathArts, this book emphasizes the process of art, not the product. Preschool Art: Collage & Paper gives you 50 great ways to create with paper, feathers, buttons, and other easy-to-find materials. Encourage children to experience the joy of exploration and discovery with this new series by MaryAnn Kohl.

Award-winning author MaryAnn ...



Preschool Art: Painting MaryAnn F. Kohl, Katheryn Davis 9780876592243 Pub Date: 5/1/01 $9.95/$10.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 64 pages / 50 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Paint your way to fun with these 50 creative art experiences for young children. Summary:

Encourage children to experience the joy of exploration and discovery with this new series by MaryAnn Kohl. Excerpted from the national best-seller Preschool Art, each book in the series emphasizes the process of art, not the product. Preschool Art: Painting and award-winning author MaryAnn Kohl bring you 50 great ways to paint using vegetable dyes, baking soda, cornstarch, shoe polish, and other surprising materials.

MaryAnn Kohl is a regular featured columnist for Parenting Magazine....

Author Bio: Award-winning author MaryAnn F. Kohl has written 14 books for Gryphon House, and is a regular featured columnist for




Art with Anything : 52 Weeks of Fun Using Everyday Stuff MaryAnn F. Kohl 9780876590850 Pub Date: 6/1/10 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 128 pages / 50 color illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten



Award-winning author MaryAnn Kohl returns with art projects made from easy-to-find, everyday materials. Summary:

With 52 weeks of fantastic art projects using easy-to-find, everyday materials, Art with Anything provides a year of creativity, imagination, and fun for children ages 4-10! Organized alphabetically by material, each week features one everyday material (address labels, fabric scraps, leaves, rocks) and provides five days of unique activities, increasing in complexity with each day. Art with Anything uses materials like buttons, cardboard, hole-punch dots, junk mail, masking tape, sandpap...



The Budding Artist Laura Laxton 9780876593844 Pub Date: 7/3/12 $9.95/$10.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 72 pages / 37 color illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting

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Curious kids will delight in the wonder of the creative process with the fifty art-inspiring activities in The Budding Artist! With great ways for you and your budding artist to create beautiful memories together, this book shows parents and kids how to paint with bubbles, create glue webs, make a blooming tablecloth, and construct homemade paper valentines.

Perfect for kids ages three to six, this fun-filled introduction to arts and crafts features easy-to-follow instructions and easy...

Author Bio: Laura Laxton is an editor with Gryphon House. She lives in Winston-Salem, NC.


The Big Messy Art Book : But Easy to Clean Up MaryAnn F. Kohl 9780876592069 Pub Date: 5/1/00 $14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 144 pages / 110 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Crafts & Hobbies / General



Adventurous art beyond your wildest imagination! Summary: Bring the joy of creativity, the delight of imagination, and the thrill of an art adventure to young children! The Big Messy Art Book opens the door for children to experience art on a grander, more expressive scale. Paint a one-of-a-kind masterpiece from a swing, or try painting a hanging ball while it moves! Children will dive into these big experiences in creativity and remember them with enthusiasm and pride. Their minds and spirits are ready for the challenge. With The Big Messy Ar...

Author Bio: Award-winning author MaryAnn F. Kohl has written 14 books for Gryphon House, and is a regular featured columnist for Parenting Magazine. She has written the best-selling favorites Preschool Art, The Big Messy Art Book, Making Make-Believe, MathArts, and First Art. She is co-author of Global Art and Cooking Art with Jean Potter. MaryAnn lives in Bellingham, Washington.




The Complete Book of Activities, Games, Stories, Props : For Preschoolers Pam Schiller, Jackie Silberg, Joan Waites 9780876592809 Pub Date: 5/1/03 $34.95/$38.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 512 pages / 180 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General


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Instant access to over 500 favorite activities, games, stories, and more! Summary:

Trying to play a game but can't remember the rules? Looking for your favorite no-bake cookie recipe? It's all right here! This book is chock-full of more than 500 ways to enhance any curriculum.

Author Bio: Pam Schiller, Ph.D., is an early childhood author, consultant, and highly sought after speaker. She has written numerous articles for early childhood journals, including Child Care Information Exchange and Texas Child Care Quarterly. Pam is the author of five early childhood curriculums, eleven children's books and more than 30 teacher and parent resource books. Jackie Silberg is an early childhood advocate and popular keynote speaker nationally and internationally. She received the ...


Squish, Sort, Paint, and Build : Over 200 Easy Learning Center Activities Sharon MacDonald, Rebecca Jones 9780876591802 Pub Date: 7/1/96 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 255 pages / 127 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting



A nice big collection of 200 ready-to-use learning center activities. Summary: Enrich classroom learning centers with lively, fun activities designed to stimulate exciting learning for young children. This critical resource includes over 200 activities for the following centers: Manipulatives, Construction, Woodworking, Blocks, Music, Gross Motor, Library, Science, Dramatic Play, Art, and Sand and Water.

Author Bio: Sharon MacDonald, M.Ed., has been training teachers throughout the United States for more than fifteen years. Her training workshops and presentations focus on a variety of early childhood topics based on years of classroom experience. With a master's degree in education, Sharon has taught ages ranging from three-year-olds to adults and an inclusion program for children with disabilities. She is a frequent keynote speaker and workshop presenter at early childhood education conference...


The I Can't Sing Book : For Grown-ups Who Can't Carry a Tune in a Paper Bag but Want to do Music with Young Children Jackie Silberg 9780876591918 Pub Date: 5/1/98 $14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 192 pages / B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Music / General



Ways to teach music to children for the musically hopeless. Summary:

Change the Singer

This game takes a lot of concentration and careful listening.

1. Start by alternating lines of a song with your child.

You sing: The wheels on the bus go up and down, up and down, up and down. Child sings: The wheels on the bus go up and down, all around the town.

2. Make it a little harder.

You sing: The wheels on the bus go Child sings: Up and down, up and down, up and down




School Days : 28 Songs and Over 250 Activities for Young Children Pam Schiller 9780876590195 Pub Date: 4/1/06 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Hardcover 128 pages / 40 B&W illustrations Mixed media product Education / General




From "The Alphabet Song" to "The Nursery Rhyme Rap," children will sing, dance, and learn with these songs about a place they spend much of their time: school. The CD is accompanied by a book with over 250 activities that teach children about starting school, the alphabet, math concepts, the months of the year, and more. Each of the eight CD/book combinations will provide hours of learning fun. 128 pages plus CD.



Where is Thumbkin? : 500 Activities to Use with Songs You Already Know Pam Schiller, Thomas Moore, Cheryl Kirk Noll 9780876591642 Pub Date: 6/1/93 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 252 pages / 102 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting


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Sing over 200 familiar songs and learn new songs set to familiar tunes. Summary: Sing over 200 familiar songs and learn new songs set to familiar tunes. Organized by month, with a special section just for toddlers, teachers and parents will find easy-to-do song-related activities that span the curriculum in areas such as math, art and language. Accompanying each song are ideas for themes and lists of children's books, records and tapes to provide learning connections.

Author Bio: Pam Schiller, Ph.D., is an early childhood author, consultant, and highly sought after speaker. She has written numerous articles for early childhood journals, including Child Care Information Exchange and Texas Child Care Quarterly. Pam is the author of five early childhood curriculums, eleven children's books and more than 30 teacher and parent


The Complete Book and CD Set of Rhymes, Songs, Poems, Fingerplays, and Chants Jackie Silberg, Pam Schiller, Max Berry, Michael O... 9780876590539 Pub Date: 9/1/06 $44.95/$49.95 Can.Discount Code: Hardcover 512 pages / 252 B&W illustrations Mixed media product Education / General



Now this book comes with a double CD featuring 50 songs. Summary:

This best-selling book now comes with a double CD featuring fifty songs! The book gives children a variety of ways to fall in love with rhythm, rhyme, repetition, and structural sequence-important building blocks for future readers. With over seven hundred selections, the book and CD will help children build a strong foundation in skills such as listening, imagination, coordination, and spatial and body awareness. In this giant book of rhythm and rhyme, you are sure to find your own c...





Music from The Complete Book of Rhymes, Songs, Poems, Fingerplays and Chants Jackie Silberg, Michael Oshiver, Max Berry 9780876590522 Pub Date: 9/1/06 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Audio Schedule CD-Audio / CD standard audio format Education / General



The companion to the best-selling book, this double CD features 50 lively songs. Summary:

The CD you've been waiting for is finally here! The companion to the best--selling book, this double CD features fifty songs to keep children singing and learning all year long with a variety of engaging musical styles.

Songs include "The Ants Go Marching," "The Bear Went Over the Mountain," "I've Been Working on the Railroad," "Itsy Bitsy Spider," "John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt," "Make New Friends," "Miss Mary Mack," "The More We Get Together," "Skidamarink," and more!

Author Bio: Jackie Silberg is an early childhood advocate and popular keynote speaker nationally and internationally. She received


101 Rhythm Instrument Activities : for Young Children Abigail Flesch Connors, Deborah Wright 9780876592908 Pub Date: 5/1/04 $14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 128 pages / 50 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Rhythm instruments are lots of fun, as well as an important part of children's learning. Summary:

The perfect book to introduce rhythm instruments to young children. The activities bring music into the classroom and offer ways for children to participate in the music experience, using rhythm sticks, sand blocks, bells, shakers, and more! Children make the sound of the ocean waves using shakers, pretend to be a train using sand blocks, create a rainstorm with rhythm sticks and perform circus tricks with jingle bells. Plus, they learn to play the instruments along with their favorite...

Author Bio: Abigail Conners is an Early Childhood Music Specialist throughout the New Jersey area. Her programs include singing, dance, rhythm instrument activities, literacy/music activities, and listening games. This is her first book with


Bugs, Bugs, Bugs : 20 Songs and Over 250 Activities for Young Children Pam Schiller 9780876590201 Pub Date: 4/1/06 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Hardcover 128 pages / 40 B&W illustrations Mixed media product Education / General




From "Baby Bumblebee" to "The Ants Go Marching", children will sing, dance, and learn with these songs about the insects they encounter in their own backyard. The CD is accompanied by a book with over 250 activities that teach children about colors, counting, growing things, friendship, and of course, bugs. Each of the eight CD/book combinations will provide hours of learning fun. 128 pages plus CD.





Bountiful Earth : 27 Songs and Over 250 Activities for Young Children Pam Schiller 9780876590164 Pub Date: 4/1/06 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Hardcover 128 pages / 40 B&W illustrations Mixed media product Education / General




From "Down by the Bay" to "I Love the Mountains," children will sing, dance, and learn with these songs about the wonderful world we live in. The CD is accompanied by a book with over 250 activities that teach children about the weather, the environment, gardening, nature, and love of country. Each of the eight CD/book combinations will provide hours of learning fun. 128 pages plus CD.



Critters and Company : 27 Songs and Over 250 Activities for Young Children Pam Schiller 9780876590171 Pub Date: 4/1/06 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Hardcover 128 pages / 40 B&W illustrations Mixed media product Education / General




From "Ten Little Monkeys" to "The Old Gray Mare," children will sing, dance, and learn with these songs about the animals they love. The CD is accompanied by a book with over 250 activities that teach children about zoo animals, pets, farms, and math concepts. Each of the eight CD/book combinations will provide hours of learning fun. 128 pages plus CD.



And the Cow Jumped Over the Moon : Over 650 Activities to Teach Toddlers Using Familiar Rhymes and Songs Pam Schiller, Thomas Moore 9780876592960 Pub Date: 4/1/06 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 256 pages / 120 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Written just for toddlers, this is the third book in the popular series. Summary:

Toddlerhood, the age from 12 months to 3 years, is the most fertile time of life for acquiring and understanding the elements of language. With more than 250 songs, rhymes, and chants, this book is a fun way to enrich toddlers' language experiences. By incorporating songs, chants, and rhymes into the classroom, teachers provide opportunities for children to develop every aspect of reading readiness and literacy. While the selections themselves are a great way to enhance the development...





Wiggle, Giggle & Shake : Over 200 Ways to Move and Learn Rae Pica 9780876592441 Pub Date: 9/1/01 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 192 pages / 68 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Engage young children in learning with over 200 active learning games. Summary:

Enhance your classroom with 200 movement-inspiring activities for children ages 4 to 8. Wiggle, Giggle & Shake challenges children to think and solve problems, to recognize and explore their feelings, and to physically participate in their own learning. Explore 38 popular classroom themes such as holidays, nature, animals, nutrition, and more. This book offers simple, practical, and fun movement activities and ideas grouped according to these popular themes.

Rae Pica has been a movemen...

Author Bio: Rae Pica has been a children's movement specialist since 1980. She is the founder/director of Moving and Learning, a company offering services and materials related to physical


Wild, Wild West : 26 Songs and Over 300 Activities for Young Children Pam Schiller 9780876590430 Pub Date: 4/1/06 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Hardcover 128 pages / 40 B&W illustrations Mixed media product Education / General




From "Oh, Suzanna" to "Buffalo Gals," children will sing, dance, and learn with these songs about the legendary Wild West. The CD is accompanied by a book with over 250 activities that teach children about colors, creativity, and cowboys and cowgirls. Each of the eight CD/book combinations will provide hours of learning fun. 128 pages plus CD.



The Complete Book of Rhymes, Songs, Poems, Fingerplays : Over 700 Selections Jackie Silberg, Pam Schiller, Debbie Wright 9780876592670 Pub Date: 5/1/02 $34.95/$38.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 352 pages / 300 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting



The definitive encyclopedia of children's rhymes, from top-selling Gryphon House authors. Summary:

Children ages 3 to 6 will delight in the sounds of language as they build a strong foundation in skills such as listening, imagination, coordination, spatial and body awareness, and more. In this giant book of rhythm and rhyme, you may even find a few of your own childhood favorites!

Award-winning author Jackie Silberg is an early childhood advocate and popular keynote speaker. Her best selling books include Games to Play with Babies, Games to Play with Toddlers, Games to Play with Two...

Author Bio: Jackie Silberg is an early childhood advocate and popular keynote speaker nationally and internationally. She received the Distinquished Alumna Award from Emporia State




30 Fun Ways to Learn About Music Anice Paterson, David Wheway 9780876593684 Pub Date: 9/13/11, On Sale Date: 7/1 $12.95/$13.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 80 pages / 30 color illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten

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A little book that's full of big music fun! Summary:

Music does more than teach children to sing or play an instrument. The activities in 30 Fun Ways to Learn About Music build children's development in other areas like literacy, math, physical fitness, and coordination. These activities help children develop concentration, build confidence, and cultivate their creative and social development.

Author Bio: Anice Paterson: Anice Paterson is an experienced teacher and Music Adviser in the United Kindgom. She has written a number of music resources for early childhood teachers. David Wheway: David Wheway is a teacher and Music Adviser in the United Kingdom. he has written a number of music resources for classroom teachers.


3-2-1: Time for Parachute Fun Clare Beswick 9780876593004 Pub Date: 8/17/10 $9.95/$10.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 96 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten

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A collection of new activities for children's favorite active learning tool: parachutes! Summary:

Children love parachute play. They get the chance to move around, be silly, and have fun. But there's more to parachute play than games. The activities in 3-2-1: Time for Parachute Fun are sure to get kids laughing while they're learning to count, cooperate, follow directions, and move their bodies in new ways.

With activities that promote social and emotional growth, imaginative play, and listening and communication skills, this fantastic resource provides parents, teachers, and careg...

Author Bio: Clare Beswick: Trained as an early childhood teacher, Clare Beswick specializes in working with babies and very young children with special needs and their families. She was lead


Rating Observation Scale for Inspiring Environments : A Common Observation Guide for Inspiring Spaces for Young Children Jessica DeViney, Sandra Duncan, Lois Rosenberry 9780876593219 Pub Date: 8/1/10 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 48 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Classroom Management

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A groundbreaking tool that assesses classrooms in a whole new way!

An inspiring environment is essential for helping young children learn. The Rating Observation Scale for Inspiring Environments (ROSIE) is an observation rating scale that challenges teachers to examine classrooms in a totally new way: with an eye for what is aesthetically beautiful and inspiring.

Looking through an aesthetic lens of nature, color, furnishings, textures, displays, lighting, and focal points, educators w...

Author Bio: Jessica DeViney has been an employee of Children's Discovery Center since 1993 and is currently the Vice President of Marketing. She lives in Maumee, Ohio. Sara Harris is the Creative Director at the Children's Discovery




Solutions for Early Childhood Directors : Real Answers to Everyday Challenges Kathy Lee 9780876592298 Pub Date: 9/1/03 $29.95/$32.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 224 pages / 80 B&W photographs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



The ultimate survival guide for early childhood directors! Summary:

Solutions for Early Childhood Directors provides real-world answers for directors who work in the challenging and rewarding field of early childhood education. Kathy Lee's -extensive experience as a director and trainer -offers practical solutions to problems that arise every day for directors. She -addresses key issues, such as training staff, handling discipline, dealing with parents, and creating partnerships in the community. For anyone who is a director or wishes to someday become...

Author Bio: As a former director and teacher, Kathy Lee now facilitates training of early childhood teachers, directors, administrators, and parents worldwide.


Preschool Health and Safety Matters Jody Martin 9780876591499 Pub Date: 8/23/11 Grades P to K $14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 160 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten

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A user-friendly resource providing up-to-date, vital information for early childhood professionals. Summary:

Early childhood educators are responsible for the health and safety of the children they care for. From preventing harm from known safety risks to promoting children's medical, nutritional, oral, and mental health, educators and program directors act as children's daily protection and support. This easy-to-use manual provides educators with the information they need to ensure that the children in their care stay safe while they are learning the best practices to stay healthy for life.

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Author Bio: Jody Martin: Jody Martin has a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Child Development and over 25 years of extensive and


The Crisis Manual for Early Childhood Teachers : How to Handle the Really Difficult Problems Karen Miller, Rebecca Jones, Nancy P. Alexander 9780876591765 Pub Date: 11/1/95 $29.95/$32.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 382 pages / 30 B&W illustrations and photographs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting


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This is the book that covers the really tough problems teachers face: divorce, death, abuse, AIDS, violence, illness and more. Summary: The only source book you'll need to face those really difficult issues in the classroom. Learn effective strategies for addressing the most challenging problems you may encounter as a teacher, such as the death of a family member, domestic violence, substance abuse, sex abuse, homelessness, natural disasters and children with HIV/AIDS. Chapters for each crisis include describing the problem, insights from child development, when to seek help, how to respond, and suggestions of organizat...

Author Bio: Karen Miller, who has over 25 years experience in the early childhood field, is well known as a keynote speaker and consultant. She has worked as a teacher for Head Start, as national education director for Children's World Inc. and as a national training director for Min-Skools Ltd.




Preparing for Disaster : What Every Early Childhood Director Needs to Know Cathy Grace, Elizabeth F. Shores 9780876590997 Pub Date: 5/1/10 $14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 128 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten



This groundbreaking guide for directors helps prepare an early childhood program for disaster--before it strikes. Summary:

Disasters happen without warning. A catastrophic event can destroy an early childhood program, and preparedness is the responsibility of any program director. Based on the authors' experiences working in Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina, Preparing for Disaster explains the steps directors can take to insure the safety of the children they care for and the program itself.

This groundbreaking guide contains forms, worksheets, staff-training workshops, and task lists, as well as helpfu...

Author Bio: Cathy Grace has served as the early childhood coordinator at the Mississippi Department of Education and assisted school districts in the implementation of public kindergarten


After the Crisis : Using Storybooks to Help Children Cope Cathy Grace, Elizabeth F. Shores 9780876591291 Pub Date: 4/1/10 $9.95/$10.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 64 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten



A guide for teachers on using storybooks to help children cope in the aftermath of crisis. Summary:

Children who experience a traumatic crisis cannot process their feelings without adult support, and it can be hard for teachers to know how to help. After the Crisis provides teachers with tools to help children who have been through a trauma, such as homelessness, a natural disaster, or the death of a loved one. With activities and exercises that can be used in conjunction with fifty-two children's books, discussion starters, writing activities, and art centers, teachers can use After...

Author Bio: Cathy Grace has served as the early childhood coordinator at the Mississippi Department of Education and assisted school districts in the implementation of public kindergarten throughout the state. Working with the Department of Human


Never, EVER, Serve Sugary Snacks on Rainy Days : The Official Little Instruction Book for Teachers of Young Children Shirley Raines 9780876591758 Pub Date: 5/1/95 $6.95/$7.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 96 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Humor / General


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Warm and witty wisdom for people who live around young children. Summary: What every teacher needs to know...

These warm, witty, and inspiring words of wisdom are a gift to teachers. One day, Shirley Raines' niece told her she wanted to become a teacher, and asked Shirley for advice. This little book is the result of that conversation.





The GIANT Encyclopedia of Transition Activities : For Children 3 to 6 Kathy Charner, Maureen Murphy, Jennifer Ford 9780876590034 Pub Date: 9/1/05 $34.95/$38.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 576 pages / 130 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Over 600 activities written by teachers for teachers. Summary:

With over 600 attention-grabbing activities, The GIANT Encyclopedia of Transition Activities will turn stressful moments into fun learning experiences. Transitions can be the most difficult times of a preschooler's day. The difference between chaos and order during this time is the ability to anticipate and avoid problem situations. These new transition activities are perfect to fill a spare minute, help children calm down, prepare for another activity, or get ready to go home. Pull th...

Author Bio: Kathy Charner has been with Gryphon House for over 15 years. She is the editor of several books including: The GIANT Encyclopedia of Learning Center Activities; The GIANT Encyclopedia of Circle Time Activities; The GIANT Encyclopedia of Art & Craft Activities; The GIANT


Teachable Transitions : 190 Activities to Move from Morning Circle to the End of the Day Rae Pica 9780876592816 Pub Date: 5/1/03 $14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 144 pages / 80 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Transform necessary transitions into pleasurable moments that children look forward to! Summary:

Filled with movement activities, games, fingerplays, chants and songs, Teachable Transitions transforms children's transitions between planned activities into pleasurable moments that children look forward to! With its "Ready, Set, Go" format, transitions -become fun, stress-free learning moments.

Author Bio: Rae Pica has been a children's movement specialist since 1980. She is the founder/director of Moving and Learning, a company offering services and materials related to physical activity for children from birth to age eight. A popular speaker and workshop leader, she is also co-creator and host of the radio program "Body, Mind, and Child."


Transition Time : Let's Do Something Different Jean Feldman, Rebecca Jones 9780876591734 Pub Date: 6/1/95 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 279 pages / 99 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting


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What to do between the things you do with preschool children. Summary: Turn stressful transition times into fun learning experiences with practical, simple activities. From Good Morning to Circle Time to Clean-Up, every part of the day is addressed with appropriate, imaginative activities. Periods of time between planned activities will become teachable moments using this invaluable resource. These easy-to-use transition activities will take the teacher smoothly throughout the day, week, month and year. Contains over 400 activities and ideas.

Author Bio: Jean Feldman has been actively involved in education for more than 35 years as a classroom teacher, author, and consultant. Dr. Feldman has a B.A. from the University of Georgia, a D.A.S.T. from Emory University, and a M.A. and Ph.D. from Georgia State University.




Simple Transitions for Infants and Toddlers Karen Miller 9780876592984 Pub Date: 5/1/05 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 160 pages / 75 B&W illustrations and photographs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Easy tips, ideas and activities to help infants and toddlers move smoothly through the day. Summary:

Have you ever had trouble getting an infant to settle down for a nap or persuading a group of toddlers to pick up their toys? Then this book is for you! Simple Transitions for Infants and Toddlers, a must-have resource for teachers who work with this youngest age group, offers more than 400 tips, ideas and easy activities from an expert in the infant/toddler field. It also includes ideas to help parents deal with the bigger transitions in their child's life, such as separation anxiety ...

Author Bio: Karen Miller, who has over 25 years experience in the early childhood field, is well known as a keynote speaker and consultant. She has worked as a teacher for Head Start, as national education director for Children's World Inc. and as a


Transition Tips and Tricks : For Teachers Jean Feldman 9780876592168 Pub Date: 9/1/00 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 208 pages / 158 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Short, simple stories, fingerplays, chants, songs & games for classroom transitions. Summary: The author of the best-selling book, Transition Time, brings you more attention-grabbing, creative activities to turn potentially stressful transitions into fun learning experiences. These short, simple activities offer new ways to capture children's attention with fingerplays, chants, songs, and games. All of the activities reflect current brain research and reinforce early literacy. Stories are included, as well as patterns for puppets and props. Use it any time of day-from morning ac...

Author Bio: Jean Feldman has been actively involved in education for more than 35 years as a classroom teacher, author, and consultant. Dr. Feldman has a B.A. from the University of Georgia, a D.A.S.T. from Emory University, and a M.A. and Ph.D. from Georgia State University.


The Values Book : Teaching Sixteen Basic Values to Young Children Pam Schiller, Tamera Bryant 9780876591895 Pub Date: 5/1/98 $14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 168 pages / 70 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting



When, where, and how to teach young children values. Summary: Young children learn best by doing, and that includes learning values. The Values Book is packed with easy activities, projects and ideas to help children learn values and build character, both individually and in groups. Each chapter addresses one of 16 different values, including understanding, patience and tolerance. After defining the value, each chapter begins with questions to help adults clarify what that value means to them. The perfect book to introduce and strengthen the teach...





Prop Box Play : 50 Themes to Inspire Dramatic Play Ann Barbour, Blanche Desjean-Perrotta 9780876592779 Pub Date: 9/1/02 $16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 160 pages / 135 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Bring children's imagination to life with 50 easy prop boxes that inspire creative play. Summary:

Think inside the (prop) box! Encourage more dramatic play with Prop Box Play. Prop boxes contain dramatic play props that offer children the freedom to express themselves and to exercise their imaginations. Props that inspire children to play different roles (archeologist, veterinarian, undersea explorer) help them interact with each other, cultivating important social skills. With 50 themes that inspire hours of dramatic play and creativity, lists of props, easy extensions, related vo...

Author Bio: Ann Barbour is a professor of early childhood education at California State University, Los Angeles. She received a B.A. in American Civilization, a M.Ed. in Elementary Education, and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, with a specialization in Early Childhood Education. She has taught at


Rainy Day Activities Jean Feldman 9780876592120 Pub Date: 9/1/00 $7.95/$8.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 64 pages / 50 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting



Quiet games, active games, quick games to make rainy days fun! Summary: Rainy Day Activities has everything you need to make being stuck inside fun! Filled with quiet games to create relaxing moments, active games to get the wiggles out, and games that require no materials at all. Excerpted from Transition Tips and Tricks, Rainy Day Activities is just the thing to chase away the rainy-day-blues! Great for: Childcare Programs Teachers of Preschool through 2nd Grade Before & After School Programs Camps Parents Jean Feldman has been actively involved in educ...


101 Easy, Wacky, Crazy Activities Kathy Lee, Carole Dibble, K. Whelan Dery 9780876592076 Pub Date: 5/1/00 $12.95/$13.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 144 pages / 32 B&W illustrations and photographs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



100 quick and simple ideas guaranteed to prevent bored children. Summary: With quick and simple ideas, 101 Easy, Wacky, Crazy Activities is guaranteed to enliven any day. Try Tongue Painting (yes, Tongue Painting!) or Squishy Squeezy (a clean and messy activity!) and open the door to creative discovery. Encourage children to think creatively, problem solve, and have fun while learning. Written by two experienced teachers, this collection of open-ended ideas is a book teachers and parents will want to keep handy.

Author Bio: Kathy Lee is a former early childhood administrator and teacher. She has extensive experience in non-profit, for-profit, and corporate NAEYC-accredited programs. Kathy now facilitates training of early childhood teachers, administrators, and parents worldwide and is the Executive Director at Early Childhood Resources in Canton, Georgia. Carole H. Dibble has worked in early childhood education for over 20 years. She is a teacher and former




The Weekly Curriculum Book : 52 Complete Themes for Every Week of the Year Barbara Backer 9780876592823 Pub Date: 5/1/03 $29.95/$32.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 256 pages / 50 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Take it one week at a time! Creative curriculum plans that cover topics week by week. Summary:

What's your plan? If you're not sure, this great big book has the answer! With 52 weekly plans, it's easy to come up with appropriate learning experiences that children will love. This essential classroom resource has activities for every day of the year!

Author Bio: Barbara Backer, M.Ed., is an early childhood consultant and freelance writer who taught preschool for 20 years. For the past 11 years she has written extensively for preschool teachers and parents of preschool children. She has authored more than a dozen books and published over one hundred articles in magazines such as Woman's Day, Parent & Child, First Teacher, Highlights for Children, and Early Childhood News. Barbara received an award for Distinguished Merit in Education Publishi...


Easy Daily Plans : Over 250 Plans for Preschool Teachers Sue Fleischmann 9780876590058 Pub Date: 6/1/07 $29.95/$32.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 304 pages / 20 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



With over 250 lesson plans, children will learn and have fun all year long. Summary: Organized by month, Easy Daily Plans supplies teachers with everything they need for a complete year's worth of daily plans. Each lesson plan is complete with:

� An opening group time activity � Story time book suggestions � Center activities for a variety of centers, including art,

blocks, dramatic play, music, fine motor skills, science, and math

� Extension activities, such as small group activities, games, outdoor activities, snack suggestions, and additional center activities

Author Bio: Sue Fleishmann has been teaching for over 15 years. She


The Complete Daily Curriculum for Early Childhood : Over 1200 Easy Activities to Support Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles Pam Schiller, Pat Phipps 9780876592281 Pub Date: 9/1/02 $29.95/$32.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 480 pages / 175 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



More than 1,200 activities that engage every type of learner by one of Gryphon House's best-selling authors. Summary:

There's more than one way to be smart! This innovative book for three-to six-year-olds offers a complete plan for every learning style. Organized by theme, The Complete Daily Curriculum for Early Childhood includes a morning circle and end-of-day reflection, and different activities for each learning center. With more than 1,200 activities and ideas to engage multiple in-telligences, assessment tools, and a comprehensive appendix of songs, stories, games and dances, props, recipes, pat...





(Almost) Everything You Need to Know about Early C : The Book of Lists for Teachers and Parents Judy Fujawa 9780876591925 Pub Date: 5/1/98 $8.95/$9.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 128 pages / B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



An instant introduction to early childhood education. Summary:

Veteran teacher Judy Fujawa offers over two decades of experience in her warm, witty book of lists. Filled with the imminently practical (Creative Gift Ideas, Things to Do With Boxes, Supplies or Materials That Encourage Children to Be Creative) to the philosophical (How Children Learn, Answers to: Why Read to My Child?) to the hilarious (The "F" Words Children Are Allowed to Use, Things Found in Children's Pockets), these lists cover nearly everything one needs to know to work with an...

Author Bio: Judy Fujawa has been an early childhood teacher for over 25 years. Her teaching experiences include participation in self-contained classrooms, team-teaching formats, open-space classrooms, and a summer camp program. Judy has worked at public schools, private schools, a church-related preschool, a national corporate child care


The GIANT Encyclopedia of Kindergarten Activities Kathy Charner, Maureen Murphy 9780876592854 Pub Date: 5/1/04 $34.95/$38.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 640 pages / 110 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



A comprehensive collection of activities written just for kindergarteners! Summary:

From Autumn Leaf Ornaments to The Recycling Game, kindergarten children will delight in the 600 activities written just for them! In a nationwide contest, teachers submitted their favorite activities and the best of the best are included in this giant resource. This compilation has everything from language and science activities to art, music and movement, and learning centers. You'll find everything you need to keep your kindergarten classes engaged and learning for years to come.

The...



Partnering With Parents : 29 Easy Programs to Involve Parents in the Early Learning Process Bob Rockwell 9780876592311 Pub Date: 5/1/03 $29.95/$32.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 320 pages / 29 B&W photographs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Share the fun of learning with the parents in your child's program. Summary:

Offering a complete plan for every type of meeting, Partnering With Parents takes the worry out of parent-teacher communication, with meeting plans for all curriculum areas, helpful tips and strategies, and easy ways to make the connection between home and school.

Author Bio: Robert Rockwell has many years of experience as a teacher and administrator at preschool, elementary, and college levels. He is in demand as a speaker and has traveled and conducted workshops throughout the United States, Europe, and Australia. He has been a frequent guest on radio and television programs advocating for young children and their caregivers. Currently, Robert is professor emeritus and former program director of the early childhood education program at Southern Illinois...




Socially Strong, Emotionally Secure : 50 Activities to Promote Resilience in Young Children Nefertiti Bruce, Karen B. Cairone 9780876593325 Pub Date: 4/19/11 $16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 144 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten

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Teachers and parents nurture children's strength and confidence with these hands-on, resilience-building activities. Summary:

Now more than ever, adults must help children develop the skills necessary to navigate successfully through life. By focusing on building social and emotional strength, adults increase children's resilience and prepare them to handle the challenges in life.

The strategies and activities in Socially Strong, Emotionally Secure provide teachers with the tools they need to help children become socially and emotionally healthy for life. Organized into five chapters, the activities support a...

Author Bio: Nefertiti Bruce: Nefertiti Bruce, M.Ed., is an Early Childhood Specialist and trainer for the Devereux Early Childhood Initiative. She received her undergraduate degree from


Nailing Jelly to the Wall : Defining and Providing Technical Assistance in Early Childhood Education Nancy P. Alexander 9780876594131 Pub Date: 8/21/12 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 144 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten

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Summary:

For experts in the field of early care and education, defining and providing technical assistance can be as difficult as nailing jelly to the wall. Learn to effectively coach, mentor, and train early childhood teachers and administrators with guided experiences, strategies, and activities to provide technical assistance in specific program areas like parent involvement, science, outdoor play, music, and art.

Nailing Jelly to the Wall is written for: early childhood consultants offering...

Author Bio: Nancy P. Alexander is Executive Director of Northwestern State University Child and Family Network, a multi-faceted program providing a variety of services, including innovative projects to assist programs to advance in the state quality rating system and career pathways. Nancy is a nationally recognized speaker and a highly sought-


The Complete Resource Book for Preschoolers : An Early Childhood Curriculum With Over 2000 Activities and Ideas Pam Schiller, Kay Hastings 9780876591956 Pub Date: 9/1/98 $29.95/$32.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 463 pages / 150 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



A versatile sourcebook for planning classroom activities all year round. Summary: The Complete Resource Book is perfect to use as a planning guide or as a resource for responding to children's specific interests. The daily plans have circle time, music and movement activities, suggested books, and learning center ideas. The appendix is jam-packed with songs, recipes, and games. This book is like having a master teacher at your side for inspiration all year long.

Author Bio: Pam Schiller, Ph.D., is an early childhood author, consultant, and highly sought after speaker. She has written numerous articles for early childhood journals, including Child Care Information Exchange and Texas Child Care Quarterly. Pam is the author of five early childhood curriculums, eleven children's books and more than 30 teacher and parent resource books. Kay Hastings, Ph.D. has over 22 years of teaching experience in the field of early childhood education.




The Complete Daily Curriculum for Early Childhood, Revised : Over 1200 Easy Activities to Support Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles (2nd Edition) Pam Schiller, Pat Phipps 9780876593585 Pub Date: 9/20/11 Grades P to K $39.95/$43.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 416 pages / 151 color illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten

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The best-selling curriculum that explores children's learning styles is now revised and updated for 2011! Summary:

There's more than one way to be smart! This award-winning curriculum for three- to six-year-olds offers a complete plan for every learning style. Revised and updated, the new edition of this classic bestseller is full of new activities based on the latest research about how children learn. Each activity now includes a Morning Message and Home Connections, and many of the original activities have been updated to include ideas for outdoor play. Full of old favorites and new ideas, the mo...

Author Bio: Pam Schiller, Ph.D., is a freelance early childhood author and consultant. She is Past-President of the Southern Early Childhood Association and Texas Association for the Education of Young Children. She served as Head of the Early Childhood Department at the University of Houston, where


Innovations: The Comprehensive Infant Curriculum : A Self-Directed Teacher's Guide Kay Albrecht, Linda Miller 9780876592700 Pub Date: 9/1/01 $16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 128 pages / Tables and graphs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



A comprehensive, self-paced guide to implement Innovations: The Comprehensive Infant Curriculum. Summary:

A comprehensive (40+ hour) self-directed manual is just what teachers need to effectively implement one of the best infant curriculum resources, Innovations: The Comprehensive Infant Curriculum. This guide is specially designed for teachers who are new to the world of care and early education of infants, as well as those who are experienced infant educators. Teachers explore Innovations' wide view of curriculum as inclusive of interactions, activities and experiences, child development...



Innovations: The Comprehensive Toddler Curriculum Kay Albrecht, Linda Miller 9780876592144 Pub Date: 9/1/00 $39.95/$43.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 416 pages / 120 B&W illustrations and photographs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



A complete curriculum for toddlers from 18 to 36 months! Summary: Innovations: The Comprehensive Toddler Curriculum is a complete, interactive curriculum for toddlers from 18 to 36 months. In addition to a wealth of activities and experiences, The Comprehensive Toddler Curriculum includes assessment tools, how to set up the physical environment, ways to partner with parents, and much more. It combines accessible theory with practical applications for beginning and experienced teachers. The only complete curriculum for toddlers available, this resource...

Author Bio: Kay Albrecht, Ph.D. is a senior partner in a consulting firm that specializes in working with businesses interested in family-friendly policies and in supporting early education. Dr. Albrecht is a nationally know speaker, the author of several books, and a contributing editor to Child Care Information Exchange. Linda Miller has been committed to the field of




Innovations: The Comprehensive Toddler Curriculum : A Self-Directed Teacher's Guide Kay Albrecht, Linda Miller 9780876592335 Pub Date: 9/1/01 $16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 128 pages / Tables and graphs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



A comprehensive, self-paced guide to implement Innovations: The Comprehensive Toddler Curriculum. Summary:

A comprehensive (40+ hour) self-directed manual is just what teachers need to effectively implement one of the best toddler curriculum resources, Innovations: The Comprehensive Toddler Curriculum. This guide is specially designed for teachers who are new to the world of care and early education of toddlers, as well as those who are experienced toddler educators. Teachers explore Innovations' wide view of curriculum as inclusive of interactions, activities and experiences, parent partne...



Innovations: Preschool Curriculum, Teacher's Guide Linda Miller, Kay Albrecht 9780876592328 Pub Date: 5/1/04 $16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 128 pages / 25 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



This self-directed guide provides more than 40 hours of professional development for teachers using the curriculum. Summary:

This self-directed guide is designed to provide more than 40 hours of professional development for teachers using Innovations: The Comprehensive Preschool Curriculum. With 43 training modules, teachers can explore all the different elements of the curriculum and their impact on young children's learning, as well as other important components of early childhood education, including how to encourage different types of play, ways to communicate with parents, and ways to solve problems.

Dr...

Author Bio: Linda Miller has been committed to the field of education for more than 25 years--as a classroom teacher, supervisor,


The Learning Power of Laughter : Over 300 Playful Games and Activities that Promote Learning with Young Children Jackie Silberg 9780876592687 Pub Date: 5/1/04 $14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 128 pages / B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



How to use the power of laughter in a classroom of young children. Summary:

Serious learning can happen in playful moments. Laughter is an effective way to strengthen the learning process. The Learning Power of Laughter has over 300 easy activities that harness the power of laughter to encourage 3- to 6-year-olds to be creative, learn sequencing skills, develop phonemic awareness, use their imaginations, develop listening skills, and work with rhymes and language. Children and teachers alike will love the creative, fun activities that enrich any classroom expe...





Teaching Infants, Toddlers, and Twos with Special Needs Clarissa Willis 9780876590690 Pub Date: 9/1/09 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 160 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Inclusive Education



Easy-to-implement strategies for teaching infants, toddlers, and twos with special needs. Summary:

Easy-to-implement strategies for teaching infants, toddlers, and twos with special needs.

Placing children with special needs in environments that include typically developing peers has become commonplace as continuing research confirms that all children benefit and learn from each other as well as from their teachers.

Teaching Infants, Toddlers, and Twos with Special Needs is written for all teachers and directors who work with infants, toddlers, and twos, including special educators ...

Author Bio: Clarissa Willis, Ph.D., is a frequent keynote speaker and presenter at regional and national early childhood


Simple Signing with Young Children : A Guide for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Teachers Carol Garboden Murray 9780876590331 Pub Date: 6/1/07 $24.95/$27.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 272 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



The perfect book for teachers to introduce sign language to young children. Summary:

Studies show that young children who learn sign language are well prepared to acquire future language and literacy skills. Sign language provides a good foundation for language skills and an additional avenue of communication for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Infants and toddlers often become frustrated when trying to communicate their needs. Sign language allows them to communicate their needs without words, reducing frustration.

Written for teachers of hearing children f...

Author Bio: Carol Garboden Murray holds a masters degree in special education and early childhood development from the University of Florida. She's been working with young children


Many Languages, Building Connections : Supporting Infants and Toddlers Who Are Dual Language Learners Karen N. Nemeth 9780876593899 Pub Date: 5/8/12 $16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 128 pages / 15 B&W photos, B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Bilingual Education

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Summary:

All infants and toddlers need experiences that nurture, support, and teach their home language and culture. Language is a vital component of early experiences well before the child can say his first word. Infants and toddlers whose families come from diverse backgrounds and speak different languages are appearing in all kinds of early care and learning settings in growing numbers. Even the most experienced caregiver can feel a bit unsure about meeting the unique needs of infants and to...

Author Bio: Karen Nemeth earned her BA in Psychology from William Paterson University and her M.Ed. in Learning, Cognition and Development from Rutgers University. She has been a teacher and a teacher educator for more than 25 years, and has presented at national, state, and local conferences on topics related to first and second language development. She is on the executive board of NJ Teachers of English to Speakers of




Many Languages, One Classroom : Teaching Dual and English Language Learners Karen N. Nemeth 9780876590874 Pub Date: 9/1/09 $12.95/$13.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 96 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Bilingual Education



Open the door to literacy and learning for young dual language learners. Summary:

Open the door to literacy and learning for young dual language learners.

In classrooms across the country, teachers are encountering more children who are learning English and who come from diverse language backgrounds. As challenging as this may be, a preschool teacher's goal remains the same: to welcome all children and give them the best possible start in education and in life.

Even the most experienced teacher can feel a bit unsure about meeting the unique needs of children from di...

Author Bio: Karen Nemeth earned her BA in Psychology from William


The Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom : Easy Ways to Adapt Learning Centers for All Children Patti Gould, Joyce Sullivan 9780876592038 Pub Date: 9/1/99 $24.95/$27.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 192 pages / 80 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Easy, inexpensive ways to adapt your classroom to meet the needs of all children. Summary: All children require nurturing and stimulating learning environments, but typical early childhood classrooms should be modified for children with special needs. The Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom is written to help teachers look at classroom design in a new way and suggests different ways of approaching activities to help children with special needs become successful. By modifying the classroom and activities, all children will be actively engaged. Each chapter focuses on either a ...

Author Bio: Patti Gould is an occupational therapist who currently works with the children from birth to 3 year-olds as an early intervention occupational therapist. She has worked as a clinical and consulting occupational therapist in public schools and childcare centers. Patti has presented teacher training workshops in a variety of settings. Joyce Sullivan has worked for 32 years as an occupational therapist with children


Inclusive Lesson Plans Throughout the Year Laverne Warner, Sharon Lynch, Cynthia G. Simpson, ... 9780876590140 Pub Date: 6/1/07 $29.95/$32.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 320 pages / 150 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Lesson plans with modifications to include all children. Summary:

Organized by season, Inclusive Lesson Plans Throughout the Year has over 150 lesson plans for teachers who have children with special needs in their early childhood classrooms. Each lesson plan has a learning objective, materials list, directions for preparation, an assessment component, extension activities to connect the lesson plan to different areas of the curriculum, and adaptations for children with special needs. The lesson plans with modifications to include all children are de...

Author Bio: Laverne Warner, Ph.D., is Professor Emerita in the Department of Language, Literacy, and Special Populations at Sam Houston State University in Texas. Previously, she taught public school in Texas, Indiana, and Vermont. She is the author of nine books and has published more than 100 articles




Inclusive Literacy Lessons for Early Childhood Pam Schiller, Clarissa Willis 9780876592991 Pub Date: 5/1/08 $24.95/$27.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 297 pages / 105 B&W illustrations and photographs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten



One hundred literacy lessons for all children, including those with special needs. Summary:

Best-selling, award-winning authors Pam Schiller and Clarissa Willis have teamed up to create this wonderful collection of one hundred literacy lessons designed for educators to use with children ages three to six to introduce literacy concepts and build important skills. Each of these simple, fun lessons includes adaptations for children with special needs, focusing on:

� Visual impairments � Hearing impairments � Cognitive challenges � Motor delays � Speech/language delays � Emotional/behavior ...


The Inclusive Learning Center Book : For Preschool Children With Special Needs Christy Isbell, Rebecca Isbell 9780876592946 Pub Date: 9/1/07 $29.95/$32.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 320 pages / 169 B&W illustrations and photographs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Easy learning center adaptations that include children with special needs. Summary:

The Inclusive Learning Center Book is designed for teachers and directors who work with all young children, including those with special needs. Offering both traditional and unique centers, the plans for each center include learning objectives, letters to parents, layout, vocabulary, props, activities, and literacy connections. The final section has assessment and evaluation tools. The activities in the 31 learning centers include ways to adapt each center for children with a variety o...

Author Bio: Christy Isbell, PhD, OT, is the program director and associate professor for the Occupational Therapy Program at Milligan College in Tennessee. She teaches child development, human development, and pediatric therapy courses for the Masters


Themes for Inclusive Classrooms : Lesson Plans for Every Learner Laverne Warner, Sharon Lynch, Diana Kay Nabors, Cy... 9780876590041 Pub Date: 9/1/08 $29.95/$32.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 372 pages / 120 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten



A perfect book for teachers who have typically developing and special needs children in their classrooms. Summary:

This is the perfect book for teachers who have typically developing young children as well as children with special needs in their classrooms. Each lesson plan features objectives, a materials list, a circle or group time activity, assessment strategies, accommodations/modifications, and curriculum connections. The curriculum connections expand the children's learning into many areas, such as social studies, art, literacy, science, and music.

The modifications and accommodations make t...

Author Bio: Laverne Warner, Ph.D., is Professor Emerita in the Department of Language, Literacy, and Special Populations at Sam Houston State University in Texas. Previously, she taught



IPG Preschool Teacher Resources Fall 2013 American Academy of Pediatrics

Autism Spectrum Disorders : What Every Parent Needs to Know Alan I. Rosenblatt, Paul S. Carbone 9781581106510 Pub Date: 9/26/12 $14.95/$16.95 Can./£9.99 UK/€10.99 EUDiscount Code: TP 320 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Summary: Autism Spectrum Disorders: What Every Parent Needs to Know is an invaluable resource for parents and caregivers of children who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Prepared under the editorial direction of 2 distinguished pediatricians who are autism experts-one of whom is also the parent of a son with autism-this book helps you understand how ASDs are defined and diagnosed and provides you with information on the most current types of behavioral and developmenta...

Author Bio: Alan I. Rosenblatt, MD, FAAP, is a neurodevelopmental pediatrician and teaches general pediatrics at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. He has combined patient care, advocacy, and teaching throughout his career in a variety of clinical settings in the United States and abroad and has received awards for clinical excellence and for his advocacy efforts. He has held professional leadership positions at the local, state, and national levels,


Teaching Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Clarissa Willis 9780876590089 Pub Date: 9/1/08 $24.95/$27.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 224 pages / 70 B&W illustrations and photographs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



The best handbook for preschool teachers working with children with autism. Summary:

Preschool can be overwhelming for a child with autism. Autism affects how a child communicates, behaves, and relates to others. What do you do when a three-year-old with autism falls on the floor kicking and screaming? How do you communicate with a child who looks away and flaps his hands? What do you do with a four-year-old who watches the ceiling fan as it rotates around and around?

Who can help if you suspect a child in your class has autism? Childcare providers need to know what t...

Author Bio: Clarissa Willis, Ph.D. has been working in the field of early childhood education for more than 20 years. Clarissa is a

IPG Preschool Teacher Resources Fall 2013 Specialty Press/A.D.D. Warehouse

The ADHD Handbook for Schools : Effective Strategies for Identifying and Teaching Students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (2nd Edition) Harvey C. Parker 9781886941618 Pub Date: 10/15/05 $29.95/$40.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 175 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Special Education

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Summary: Parker, Harvey C., PhD

Author Bio: Harvey C. Parker, PhD, is the founder of CHADD, the largest national organization assisting children and adults with ADHD. He has authored more than six books, including The ADD Hyperactivity Workbook for Parents, Teachers, and Kids and Study Strategies Made Easy. He lives in Plantation, Florida.




The Practical Guide to Quality Child Care Pam Schiller, Patricia Carter Dyke 9780876592625 Pub Date: 9/1/01 $24.95/$27.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 192 pages / 20 B&W photographs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



A clear and easy-to-read guide for almost everything you need to know about early childhood administration. Summary:

The Practical Guide to Quality Child Care is a uniquely comprehensive manual for administrators who manage childcare facilities. This clear and easy-to-read handbook provides specific guidelines for virtually every aspect of early childhood administration. The sample criteria, procedures for program development, schedules and applications and evaluation forms are invaluable tools for every childcare facility manager.

Dr. Pam Schiller is the best-selling author of several Gryphon House ...

Author Bio: Pam Schiller, Ph.D., is an early childhood author, consultant, and highly sought after speaker. She has written numerous


Inspiring Spaces for Young Children Jessica DeViney, Sandra Duncan, Sarah Harris, Mary... 9780876593172 Pub Date: 8/17/10 $34.95/$38.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 240 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Preschool & Kindergarten

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Design a classroom environment that encourages learning! Summary:

The classroom environment is an essential component for maximizing learning experiences for young children. Inspiring Spaces for Young Children invites teachers to enhance children's educational environments in a beautiful way by emphasizing aesthetic environmental qualities that are often overlooked in early childhood classrooms, such as nature, color, furnishings, textures, displays, lighting, and focal points.

Step-by-step instructions and lush photographs take educators through the...

Author Bio: Jessica DeViney has been an employee of Children's Discovery Center since 1993 and is currently the Vice President of Marketing. She lives in Maumee, Ohio. Sara Harris is the Creative Director at the Children's Discovery


Early Learning Environments That Work Christy Isbell, Betty Exelby, Gary Exelby 9780876592564 Pub Date: 5/1/01 $24.95/$27.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 192 pages / 40 B&W illustrations and photographs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Children get the most out of a learning experience by the environment that is created in the classroom Summary:

The classroom environment is a vital part of a child's learning experience. Early Learning Environments that Work! explores how you can manipulate furniture, color, materials, storage, lighting, and more to encourage learning through classroom arrangement. Spaces and activity centers that support children's independence and decision-making allow them to make the environment their own. Each chapter gives you detailed illustrations and photographs to help you set up or arrange what you a...

Author Bio: Christy Isbell, Ph.D., is the Program Director and Associate Professor for the Occupational Therapy Program at Milligan College in Tennessee. She teaches child development, human development, and pediatric therapy courses for the Masters




Creating Rooms of Wonder : Valuing and Displaying Children's Work to Enhance the Learning Process Carol Seefeldt 9780876592656 Pub Date: 9/1/02 $16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 192 pages / 150 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



Enhance the learning process by putting your children's art to work through creative display. Summary:

What children see around them affects what and how they learn. Displaying children's artwork with thoughtfulness and care benefits children, teachers, and families. Ceilings, floors, tabletops, windows, doors-it's all useful space to display the beautiful works of children, enhance the learning process, and communicate to parents what their children are experiencing in school. Learn how to create rooms of wonder using the basics: color, line, texture, composition, focal points, and rhy...

Author Bio: Carol Seefeldt, Ph.D. is a profressor emeritus of Human Development at the Institute for Child Study, University of Maryland, College Park. In her 28 year career she has received the Distinguished Scholar-Teacher Award from the university and has published 20 books, including


A Room to Learn : Rethinking Classroom Environments Pam Evanshen, Janet Faulk 9780876593158 Pub Date: 9/20/11 Grades K to 4 $29.95/$32.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 224 pages / 131 color photographs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Elementary

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This hands-on guide helps K-3 teachers turn classrooms into inspiring learning environments. Summary:

Based on the latest research about how children learn, this book helps elementary school teachers make their classrooms into creative spaces that facilitate teaching and learning. It also delves into specific areas of classroom design such as use of color and plants, room arrangement, learning centers, and the impact of clutter. With before and after photos of real classrooms, teachers can examine each area and determine their own classroom's need for improvement.

Pamela Evanshen, PhD,...

Author Bio: Pam Evanshen: Dr. Pamela Evanshen holds a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and is currently an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for


Real Classroom Makeovers : Practical Ideas for Early Childhood Classrooms Rebecca Isbell, Pam Evanshen 9780876593783 Pub Date: 10/9/12 $26.95/$29.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 160 pages / 159 color photos, 16 color illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Elementary

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Learning environments are an important topic as more and more teachers try to make their classrooms into places that support and inspire learning. Using "before" and "after" pictures of real early childhood classrooms, Real Classroom Makeovers shows early childhood teachers step-by-step how small changes can transform their classrooms into wondrous environments for young children to learn and grow. With a budget-conscious focus, the book provides visual examples of dramatic changes tha...

Author Bio: Rebecca Isbell, Ph.D., is Director of the Center of Excellence in Early Childhood Learning and Development. She is a professor of Early Childhood Education at East Tennessee State University where she was recognized as a distinguished professor for teaching. Dr. Isbell has served as the director of the lab school for young children and currently serves as a consultant for this program. She designed a pilot site for




The Infant/Toddler Photo Activity Library : An Essential Literary Tool Pam Schiller 9780876590348 Pub Date: 9/1/06 $49.95/$54.95 Can.Discount Code: Hardcover 52 pages / 50 Color photographs Other merchandize Education / General



A valuable tool to develop language skills with infants and toddlers. Summary: This essential teaching tool helps caregivers and teachers develop language and pre-reading skills with infants and toddlers. The sturdy four-color photo cards are -organized by theme. Each of the fifty cards has a photograph of people and objects that infants and toddlers encounter every day, such as a dog, a sock, a truck, a ball, or a belly button. The back of each photo card has a vocabulary list, suggested activities for each photograph, the American Sign Language sign related to ...



The Preschool Photo Activity Library : An Essential Literacy Tool Pam Schiller, Richele Bartkowiak 9780876590614 Pub Date: 9/1/08 $49.95/$54.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 64 pages / 64 Color photographs Other merchandize Education / Preschool & Kindergarten



Develop language and pre-literacy skills with preschool children using these beautiful four-color photo cards. Summary:

Develop language and pre-literacy skills with preschool children using these beautiful four-color photo cards and accompanying activities. Each of the sixty-four cards has a photograph that sparks children's natural curiosity. The back of each photo card features a vocabulary list, suggested activities to expand children's learning, questions or comments to engage children in conversations, the American Sign Language sign, Spanish translation related to the image, and recommended child...



Making Toys for Preschool Children : Using Ordinary Stuff for Extraordinary Play Linda G. Miller, Mary Jo Gibbs 9780876592755 Pub Date: 9/1/02 $14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 160 pages / 80 B&W illustrations Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Parenting


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This series is a teacher's dream--create unique toys and props using everyday, inexpensive materials. Summary:

What do you get when you combine a newspaper, paper bags, tape, and markers? A Lunch Bag City, of course! This series is a teacher's dream! You'll find more creative ways to use a tube sock, milk carton, and other inexpensive things found around the house than you ever imagined. Create unique, exciting toys and props to help children learn in appropriate ways. Don't recycle that cereal box . . . reuse it to make a simple puzzle! Each age-appropriate Making Toys book will make you look ...

Author Bio: Dr. Linda Miller is a nationally recognized speaker and consultant for early childhood programs, leading her own company, Innovations in Education, Inc. She has developed curricula for numerous child care companies and also acts as an expert witness in cases involving curriculum and




Understanding Waldorf Education : Teaching from the Inside Out Jack Petrash 9780876592465 Pub Date: 9/1/02 $19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: Trade Paper 192 pages / 40 Illustrations and photographs Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / General



A jargon-free view of Waldorf education, its philosophy, and innovative educational concepts. Summary:

Written by a teacher with more than 25 years of experience, this book offers a jargon-free view of Waldorf schools with their philosophy of the importance of a three-dimensional education. Through learning experiences that involve all of the senses, children use a variety of intelligences to develop thought, feeling, and intentional, purposeful activity. Whether you're a Waldorf parent or teacher, or you just want to learn more about these innovative educational concepts, this book con...

Author Bio: Jack Petrash has been a teacher for over 30 years, much of that time at the Washington Waldorf School in Maryland where he has taken three classes of children from grade one through grade eight. In addition to teaching, he is the director of the Nova Institute, dedicated to working with

IPG Preschool Teacher Resources Fall 2013 Brighter Insights

The Smarter Preschooler : Unlocking Your Child's Intellectual Potential Renee Mosiman, Mike Mosiman 9780981642659 Pub Date: 9/1/09 $14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 224 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Education

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Winner, Best Books 2010

National Indie Excellence Award, Finalist in the Parenting Category 2009 Mom's Choice Award, Gold Recipient: Parenting-General Category Winner, Living Now Book Award Finalist, Glyph Book Award Winner, National Best Books 2010 Award, Parenting/Family: Reference Category Gold Winner, 2010 Readers Favorite Award, Non Fiction-Parenting Category Arranged in a clear and accessible format, this guide presents the latest research on how to develop a ...

Author Bio: Renee Mosiman, MA, has a masters degree in marriage and family therapy. Mike Mosiman is an aerospace engineer.


Parenting Preschoolers with a Purpose : Caring for Your Kids & Yourself Jolene L. Roehlkepartain 9781574822397 Pub Date: 9/28/06 $13.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 232 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Life Stages


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Summary: From bed-wetting and eating to bath time and siblings, this guide helps parents foster rewarding relationships with their preschoolers through practical, creative solutions to sticky everyday situations. Imaginative and innovative approaches to 40 common challenges not only solve the immediate problems but also enhance the parent-child relationship, while 15 common issues that parents find themselves facing, such as finances, isolation, job demands, guilt, sleep deprivation, boredom, an...

Author Bio: Jolene L. Roehlkepartain is the author of more than 20 books, including 101 Great Games for Kids, 150 Ways to Show Kids You Care, Fidget Busters, Nurturing Faith in Families, and Raising Healthy Children Day by Day, and the coauthor of What Young Children Need to Succeed. She is the founder of Ideas Ink. She lives in Minneapolis.




Little Hands & Big Hands : Children and Adults Signing Together Kathy MacMillan 9781937589394 Pub Date: 10/1/13, Ship Date: 10/1/13 $17.95/$19.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 184 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Family & Relationships / Child Development

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Appropriate for adults who are completely new to signing, this authoritative guide on sign language helps them engage with children up to age five, regardless of their hearing ability. Each of the 13 chapters contain a variety of activities, such as games, finger plays, songs, and crafts, which help children develop language learning, improve communication and self-expression, and raise their self-esteem. All vocabulary comes from American Sign Language (ASL), a language with formalized...

Author Bio: Kathy MacMillan is a freelance writer, a sign-language interpreter, and a librarian. She is the author of A Box Full of Tales and Try Your Hand at This! and coauthor of Kindergarten Magic and Storytime Magic. She presents programs for thousands of children and parents each year, teaching basic American Sign Language through stories, songs, and games. She lives in Owing Mills, Maryland.


The Neglected Child : How to Recognize, Respond, and Prevent Ginger Welch, Heather Johnson, Laura Wilhelm 9780876594780 Pub Date: 9/1/13, Ship Date: 9/1/13 $16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LON 128 pages Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US) Education / Educational Psychology

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This educational resource provides the identifiers that every adult needs to know in order to intervene in neglectful situations, while also teaching them how to create a safe, nurturing, and protective environment for young children. From defining the different types and levels of severity of neglect to establishing suspicion and reporting neglectful situations, this book is filled with helpful information from expert psychologists and educators in the field today. Each chapter include...

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Ginger Welch, PhD, is a licensed pediatric psychologist and an assistant professor at Oklahoma State University who has presented her work on child maltreatment at many national conferences, including the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the American Psychological Association, and the American Professional Society on the


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