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English
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"A persuasive wake-up call."—People
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
From the award-winning journalist Paul Tough, a provocative and profound examination of childhood success and character—an insightful study that reveals the power to transform young people's lives.
Why do some children succeed while others fail? The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about intelligence: success comes...
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
From the award-winning journalist Paul Tough, a provocative and profound examination of childhood success and character—an insightful study that reveals the power to transform young people's lives.
Why do some children succeed while others fail? The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about intelligence: success comes...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Learning about literacy is a social act. Young children develop the necessary skills they will need to be competent and confident readers and writers from the people around them and their environment. Children need to know about their language(s) and the sounds and all about print and its uses. They need to develop a love of books and storytelling and have the confidence to express themselves, use their imagination and be creative. It is young children's...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Using vignettes filmed at an exemplary children's center, students are introduced to the vocabulary of language studies. Dr. Honig describes the development of spoken language in infancy, toddlerhood and early childhood. She details strategies caregivers should use to nourish language development during the early stages of language acquisition. The video abounds with excellent examples of adults interacting verbally with children, illustrating Dr....
Publisher
Early Childhood Resource Center
Pub. Date
[2016?]
Language
English
Formats
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This backpack allows children to use their imagination by imitating the people around them, specifically with regards to vehicles of all types. It is recommended for ages 1 and up. This kit includes the following: a board book titled Trucks (Baby Touch and Feel) by Dawn Sirett ; a board book titled My First Trucks by Sarah Davis ; a boxed set of DK My First Things That Go Touch and Feel Picture Cards (16 cards plus an instruction card in a cardboard...
Series
Publisher
Early Childhood Resource Center
Pub. Date
[2016?]
Language
English
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Helps children learn how to group and categorize objects by exploring differences in shape, size, and color. Recommended for ages 2 and up. This kit includes the following: a book titled My Very First Book of Colors by Eric Carle ; a book titled My First Colors: let's learn them all by Sarah Davis and Dawn Sirett ; 1 wooden stacking rainbow puzzle, 1 set of Baby's first blocks; an activity guide with recommendations for using the kit. All items are...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
In this DVD Piaget's theory of concrete operational development is looked at. It details information processing, cognitive advances and language development. How the school and parents function in respect to the classroom, bilingual education and IQ and achievement tests are also discussed.
13) Everyday objects
Publisher
Early Childhood Resource Center
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Formats
Author
Publisher
Avery
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"An eye-opening look inside pre-K in America and what it will take to give all children the best start in school possible. At the heart of this groundbreaking book are two urgent questions: What do our young children need in the earliest years of school, and how do we ensure that they all get it? Cutting-edge research has proven that early childhood education is crucial for all children to gain the academic and emotional skills they need to succeed...
Publisher
Early Childhood Resource Center
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Designed to have children experience that they can make things happen by interacting with objects and people in their world. Learning cause and effect helps children understand how things work and their many uses. It is recommended for ages 3 and up.
18) Get up and go
Publisher
Early Childhood Resource Center
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
This kit encourages physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle. Recommended for ages 4 and up. This kit includes the following: a book titled Exercise ; a book titled Get Up and Go! ; a CD titled Preschool Aerobic Fun ; 2 cloth fitness dice ; an activity guide with recommendations for using the kit. All items are packaged in a clear backpack with a contents list included.
Series
Publisher
Early Childhood Resource Center
Pub. Date
[2016?]
Language
English
Formats
Description
The grocery store theme helps children practice imitation and build imagination. It is recommended for ages 2 and up. This kit includes the following: a board book titled Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert ; a board book titled Feast for 10 by Cathryn Falwell ; a wooden peg fruit picnic basket puzzle ; a plastic basket with nine plastic vegetables ; an activity guide with recommendations for using the kit. All items are packaged in a clear backpack...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Why do early child educators and parents need to understand the educational theories of philosophers from three hundred years ago? Viewers will learn theories that will give them a foundation to build their own philosophy of education. Create your own personalized educational practice: learn the theories of John Locke, who believed children are different and education should be individualised. Understand what Jean-Jacques Rousseau meant by children...
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