Showing titles in Childhood Education

Today’s students face a challenging paradox: the digital tools they need to complete their work are often the source of their biggest distractions. Students can quickly become overwhelmed trying to manage the daily confluence of online interactions with schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and family life. Written by noted author and educator Ana Homayoun, Social Media Wellness is the first book to successfully decode the new language of social media for parents and educators and provide pragmatic solutions to help students.

For ELA teachers, the danger of burnout is all too real. Inundated with seemingly insurmountable piles of papers to read, respond to, and grade, many teachers often find themselves struggling to balance differentiated, individualized feedback with the one resource they are already overextended on—time. Matthew Johnson offers classroom-tested solutions that not only alleviate the feedback-burnout cycle, but also lead to significant growth for students.

Men becoming fathers today face new challenges as they increase their involvement in the family and participation in the birth of their children. Using real stories and solid research the author provides information, ideas and Power Tools to assist expectant and new dads in navigating this territory. Men are also presented with innovative ways to support their partner and child as the family enters this new phase of life together.

Embark on an unforgettable educational journey through the captivating state of Pennsylvania with "Homeschool Road Trips: Pennsylvania!" Dive deep into the heart of learning as you explore the vibrant cultural hubs, embark on historical quests, marvel at breathtaking natural wonders, delve into immersive museum experiences, engage in outdoor learning adventures, and encounter fascinating wildlife encounters—all while having an absolute blast along the way!

"Profe Danny" es un profesor de Educación Infantil muy conocido en Instagram ―cuenta con 90.300 seguidores― y en TikTok ―¡300.100 seguidores!― porque explica con claridad las realidades del día a día de la Educación Infantil y ofrece explicaciones, consejos, ejercicios, manualidades y todo tipo de tips sobre cómo abordar de una manera sana, igualitaria y divertida esta etapa intensa y crucial para los niños y sus familias.

Parents instinctively push their kids to succeed. Yet well-meaning parents can put soul-crushing pressure on kids, leading to under-performance and serious mental health problems instead of social, emotional, and academic success. So where are they going astray? According to Drs. Chris Thurber and Hendrie Weisinger, it all comes down to asking the right question. Instead of “How much pressure?”, you should be thinking “How do I apply pressure?”

It's no secret that we have all gone through this feeling in our gut when our kids were about to attend school and we would sometimes wonder how they would perform. Of course we are confident, our kids are sure, and we know they are going to school to learn, however intelligent parents want their kids to be super bright, so they like their kids to be fully prepared beforehand and excel from day one.

They say that raising a child is difficult. If you ask us, you have to be more specific. First, raising a baby and a child are two completely different things. From the moment your baby is born to when they reach an age they can follow what you are saying, the journey is not that difficult. The road that comes after that is treacherous filled with temper tantrums and unreasonable requests. Not to mention the imaginary friends and the blanket or stuffed toy they are not ready to let go of.

In an era when democracy is at critical risk, is it reasonable to expect the education system, already buckling under the ordeal of a global pandemic, to solve the converging problems of inequality, climate change, and erosion of trust in government and science? Will more civics instruction help? In Can Schools Save Democracy? Michael J. Feuer offers a new approach to addressing these questions with a strategy for improving the process and substance of civic education.

Sometimes the hardest part about teaching writing is getting students to write at all. Kelly Boswell reminds us that every writer is reluctant to write at some point. It’s the conditions–not the kids–that determine success. In Every Kid A Writer, Kelly provides six field-tested strategies to get everyone in the classroom writing with energy and enthusiasm.

Many world changers who pursued life with passion lit those initial fires at home. Their parents framed their experience by providing in their living spaces a fertile environment for learning and exploring. Your child’s mind is a dynamic, living container that will be filled with something. Education begins on day one. If we as parents are too busy to step into our role as life mentors to our children, their little minds will learn from other sources.

The Manual is a roadmap for teachers on how to create a classroom culture of caring, creativity, learning and emotional health. Increasingly progressive educators are focusing on play-based learning and social-emotional development, but The Happiest Preschool: A Manual for Teachers is unique in providing a comprehensive and thorough discussion of this focus and illustrating all precepts with teachable examples.

Are you smarter than a 2nd grader? Did You Know? Facts by Norah is an educational and inspirational chapter book about animals, science and grammar written by 2nd grader, Norah Carminda Desy, when she was 6 & 7 years old. The book also includes funny quotes from Norah when she was between 4 & 7 years old. Lastly, there is a section about the author written by her mom, Courtney Desy.

Grab a cup of coffee, sit down, and have a conversation with the author about the three keys to teaching science. In a super practical, easy-to-understand manner, Paige explains these essential elements in detail and helps you fit the key pieces of the science puzzle into lesson plans that fit your students. This book’s friendly conversational tone makes for a quick, encouraging listen that will leave you excited to teach science!

In Reclaiming Education, parents are equipped with practical and immediately useful tools to work in partnership with their children to identify and develop their learning styles and strengths. If you want to help learners build the kind of confidence that inspires lifelong learning, get them involved in the solutions for their own success.

One of the key benefits of phonological awareness instruction is its ability to support typical listeners. By providing explicit and systematic instruction in phonological awareness, educators can help students develop strong phonemic awareness skills, which are crucial for decoding words, understanding spelling patterns, and developing fluency. This, in turn, leads to improved reading comprehension and overall literacy skills.

Um dos maiores problemas de pais e educadores é saber como enfrentar a questão do álcool e das drogas na adolescência. É de suma importância que os responsáveis entendam a situação, participem da vida dos jovens e estejam preparados para agir, se for o caso.

A personal account of the author's goal to teach her pre-schooler to type that provides relevant information for you to do the same for your pre-schooler. This is an audiobook that guides parents who would like to be involved in teaching their pre-schooler to type. The author gives helpful guidelines based on her personal experience when she taught her own pre-schooler to type. This book is for the parent who is interested in an educational activity that can prove to be a very positive bonding experience.

The author employs simple language to reminisce about childhood, describing various interesting events and whimsical thoughts that occurred during that time. Engaging in dialogue with a white cloud, contemplating finding a good family for a flower, pondering why the mountains disappear when the sky darkens, observing the shapes of stars—the author uses rich imagination and sincere words to celebrate the joy of childhood and record the journey through it.

Sensory Processing Disorder can be hard for anyone to deal with, but that doesn't mean it makes you difficult. A little extra understanding and love is all that's needed while learning how to manage life with it.