Preschool in Three Cultures: Japan, China and the United States

Preschool in Three Cultures: Japan, China and the United States Review

A comparison of Japanese, Chinese and American preschools, discussing how these schools both reflect and affect philosophies of child-rearing and early childhood education and larger social patterns and beliefs in each society.

The Preschool Photo Activity Library: An Essential Literacy Tool

The Preschool Photo Activity Library: An Essential Literacy Tool Review

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 children’s books.

This invaluable teaching tool is compatible with any curriculum and comes in its own carrying case. Photo cards are 12 inches x 8½ inches. Themes include:

• Things Kids Do
• Colors
• Shapes
• Animals
• Birds
• Bugs & Other Things that Crawl
• Fruits & Vegetables

Pam Schiller, PhD, is an early childhood curriculum specialist, author, and consultant. She is past president of the Southern Early Childhood Association and the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children. Schiller is a highly sought-after speaker, a frequent presenter for professional organizations, and a regular contributor to early childhood journals. Her areas of expertise include curriculum development, classroom management, brain development research and applications, literacy, math, science, and social-emotional development. She is the author or co-author of twenty-seven books for Gryphon House, winning a total of fifteen awards for her books. She lives in Cypress, Texas.

What to Expect at Preschool (What to Expect Kids)

What to Expect at Preschool (What to Expect Kids) Review

Growing Up Just Got Easier...

With the help of Angus, the lovable Answer Dog, best-selling author Heidi Murkoff extends a hand to children and parents as they tackle life's first experiences together.

It's hard to believe, but your child's starting preschool. Even if it's just for a couple of hours two or three days a week, it seems such a big step for someone in such little sneakers. Not to worry -- we're here to help prepare both of you for that step. We'll answer your child's questions about what preschool is like, what preschoolers do, who teachers are, and how they help to make preschool such a fun and special place -- so that the first day of preschool will be a day you'll both look forward to.

Have fun!

Heidi and Angus

Biscuit Goes to School (My First I Can Read)

Biscuit Goes to School (My First I Can Read) Review

Biscuit Goes to School (My First I Can Read) Feature

• ISBN13: 9780064436168
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Share the love of reading with your beginner reader!

I Can Read books are widely recognised as the premier line of beginner readers. Inaugurated in 1957 with Else Holmelund Minarik's Little Bear, illustrated by Maurice Sendak, the series has grown to over 200 titles, which include mysteries, adventure stories, poetry, historical fiction and humour. Featuring award-winning authors and illustrators, and a fabulous cast of classic characters, I Can Read books introduce children to the joy of reading independently.

Just like his young fans, Biscuit can't wait to go to school! Even though no dogs are allowed, he is determined to see and do everything that takes place at school. But what will happen when the teacher discovers a puppy in his classroom?

Ages 5-7

Caring For Preschool Children

Caring For Preschool Children Review

Based on the training program Teaching Strategies developed for the United States military, Caring for Preschool Children is the most comprehensive training program available to help teachers develop the skills and knowledge necessary to obtain a CDA credential. In this first major upgrade since 1996, the content from all 13 modules is now in one single volume. Each of the modules in this new edition has been completely updated. The accompanying Skill-Building Journal includes learning activities that help build skills and knowledge as teachers work with children every day. The Trainer’s Guide offers specific suggestions for implementing the program and providing feedback to staff. It includes knowledge assessments, answer sheets, observation forms with checklists, and tracking forms.

Meet the Colors Board Book

Meet the Colors Board Book Review

Meet the Colors is a delightful Board Book featuring the lovable numbers characters from the award winning Meet the Colors DVD. Meet the Colors is part of the Preschool Prep Series – winner of over 25 national awards. You will be amazed at what your little one can learn! – (if viewing on Kindle reader, images will be in black and white and this book is about color).

Brain Quest Workbook: Pre-K

Brain Quest Workbook: Pre-K Review

Jam-packed with hundreds of curriculum-based activities, exercises and games in every subject, Brain Quest Workbook: Pre-K reinforces what kids are learning in the classroom. The workbook's lively layout and easy-to-follow explanations make learning fun, interactive, and concrete. Plus it's written to help parents follow and explain key concepts. Includes ABCs, 123s, tracing letters, mazes, shapes, colors, beginning sounds, sorting and matching, "what's wrong with this picture" games, and much, much more.

Brain Quest Preschool

Brain Quest Preschool Review

Brain Quest Preschool Feature

• Just-Right Challenges for Every Age
• Packed with hundreds of intriguing questions
• America's #1 educational bestseller

What number comes right after 3? Pick out all the round objects in the picture. When you ride a bike, what should you always wear on your head? Plus alphabet puzzles, number quizzes, mixed-up stories, prices, “What’s wrong with this picture?” pictures, shapes, rhyming, patterns, lives of the animals—and don't forget the Genius Points! Here are 300 questions and answers to build essential learning skills as parents and children work together.

Vetted by a panel of America’s highest award-winning teachers, and embraced by kids and parents because it flat-out works, Brain Quest opens a world of information and education with its fast-paced question-and-answer format, bright full-color illustrations, and lively attitude.

Handwriting: Printing, Grades PK - 2 (Brighter Child Workbooks)

Handwriting: Printing, Grades PK - 2 (Brighter Child Workbooks) Review

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• ISBN13: 9780769675596
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Handwriting skills reinforce eye/hand coordination and Brighter Child Handwriting: Printing offers just the right practice for children ages 4 to 7. This workbook offers 80 pages of printing activities that also reinforce literacy skills by using words children need to read and write for school. With easy-to-follow directions children will have fun learning to print! Features activities that teach: ~How to write each letter of the alphabet ~Combining letters to make words ~Combining words to make sentences The popular Brighter Child Workbook series offers a full complement of instruction, activities, and information in 51 subject-specific workbooks. Encompassing preschool to grade 6, this series covers key subjects including basic skills, English & grammar, math, phonics, reading, science, and Spanish. This series is helping prepare children by giving them a solid foundation in key skills necessary for success in the classroom

Make Your Own Preschool Games: A Personalized Play and Learn Program

Make Your Own Preschool Games: A Personalized Play and Learn Program Review

Nearly 90% of all brain growth occurs in the first five years of life. Parents can capitalize on this impressionable time by improving and varying the sights, sounds, and smells in a child's immediate surroundings. With this eminently practical guide in hand, parents can actively promote the motor, cognitive, and social skills that will make a difference in a child's readiness for formal, academic learning later on. Ideal for busy parents, Make Your Own Preschool Games describes quick and inexpensive-to-make activities that can be assembled from materials found at home--paper cups, bottle caps, clothespins, magazines, shoeboxes, and grocery bags. Designed to be used as part of dynamic play, these games will help expand a child's math, science, art, music, language, reading, and writing knowledge while providing the necessary and fun one-on-one bonding time that every child craves with her parents.

The Complete Resource Book for Preschoolers: An Early Childhood Curriculum With Over 2000 Activities and Ideas (Complete Resource Series)

The Complete Resource Book for Preschoolers: An Early Childhood Curriculum With Over 2000 Activities and Ideas (Complete Resource Series) Review

The Complete Resource Book for Preschoolers: An Early Childhood Curriculum With Over 2000 Activities and Ideas (Complete Resource Series) Feature

• 25 two-week themes
• Over 2,000 activities

A versatile sourcebook for planning classroom activities all year round.

The Little Hands Art Book (Little Hands!)

The Little Hands Art Book (Little Hands!) Review

This is the perfect introductory art book for children ages two to six. Author Judy Press introduces children to the use of key materials for creating art, including glue, clay, dough, paint, paper, markers and crayons. There is also a section on collecting and using recycled materials for creating beautiful art work. The book includes more than 80 art projects with introductory poems to stir children's imaginations. The Every child is certain to flourish as little hands are given the freedom to express themselves in the most amazing ways!

Meet the Sight Words Level 1 Easy Reader Books (set of 12 books) (Meet the Sight Words Easy Reader Books)

Meet the Sight Words Level 1 Easy Reader Books (set of 12 books) (Meet the Sight Words Easy Reader Books) Review

Practicing Sight Words Has Never Been This Easy!

Many words don't follow basic decoding rules and are taught in pre-k and kindergarten classrooms as 'sight words,' 'instant words,' 'high frequency words' or 'star words.' A new reader finds sight words very frustrating until they are memorized. A good reader will be able to instantly recognize sight words without having to 'figure them out.'

Meet the Sight Words DVDs make practicing sight words fun and easy. Now it is time to practice what you have learned. Level 1 books focus on the 16 most common sight words. Each of the 12 easy reader books in the boxed set includes the 16 most frequent kindergarten sight words. The pages consist mostly of sight words. The majority of ‘non-sight words’ in these books are easy to decode or have a visual cue in the illustration.

Meet the Sight Words Series products have won over 25 national awards and are used in thousands of schools! You will be amazed at what your little one can learn!

Featuring: a, and, for, have, he, I, in, is, it, of, play, said, that, the, to & you

Preschool Prep Company DVDs include: Meet the Letters, Meet the Numbers, Meet the Shapes, Meet the Colors, Meet the Sight Words 1, Meet the Sight Words 2, Meet the Sight Words 3

Preschool Lesson Plans

Preschool Lesson Plans Review

This lesson plan set includes 28 themed lesson plans for children aged 2 to 6. The lessons are appropriate for use in a classroom setting or for children learning at home. These plans take the headache out of planning your activities so you can focus on other things. They are wonderful tools for: New teachers who need some additional guidance. Experienced educators in need of some fresh ideas. Home school parents looking for creative and effective ways to educate their child. Parents of preschool aged children desiring enrichment activities. Daycare providers seeking easy, fun and creative activities. Sunday school teachers looking to supplement their curriculum. Grandparents and other family members looking for activities to keep children busy while in their care Any parent on a rainy day! I have personally used each idea, book, craft, and project that I have put into these lesson plans. They are the activities that have been the most successful and stood the test of time during my career. I have taken all that trial and error and written down what works. I have also included ideas for both Christian and traditional celebrations of Christmas and Easter giving you even more flexibility during those celebrations. The plans can be tailored for use in public or private schools, or for use at home. Ive included lots of ideas for maximum flexibility. The Themes: All About Me|Apples|Christmas (Both traditional and Christian)|Circus|Colors|Easter (Both traditional and Christian)|Fairy Tales|Fall|Family|Feelings|Five Senses|Halloween|Insects and Spiders|Letters and Numbers|Music|Nursery Rhymes|Nutrition|Occupations|Pets|Plants and Flowers|Sand and Water|Shapes|Spring|Summer|Thanksgiving|Transportation|Valentines|Winter| In all you get over 260 activity ideas! In addition you get over 130 discussion topics and more than 175 book suggestions. Thats a total of over 560 things to do, read and talk about with the children!

On Becoming Preschool Wise: Optimizing Educational Outcomes What Preschoolers Need to Learn (On Becoming. . .)

On Becoming Preschool Wise: Optimizing Educational Outcomes What Preschoolers Need to Learn (On Becoming. . .) Review

Who can understand the mind of a preschooler? You can! Know that above all else, a preschooler is a learner. His amazing powers of reasoning and discrimination are awakened through a world of play and imagination. Through home relationships, he learns about love, trust, comfort, and security; through friends he learns to measure himself against a world of peers; and through unconditional love, a child establishes his own unique selfhood. The growth period between ages three and five years is all about learning, and On Becoming Preschoolwise is all about helping parents create the right opportunities and best environment to optimize their child's learning potential.Now influencing over two million homes worldwide, trusted parenting authors Gary Ezzo and Dr. Robert Bucknam once again bring their collective wisdom, experience, and insight to bear on this critical phase of preschool training. From teaching about the importance of play to learning how to prepare a preschooler for the first day of school, from organizing your child's week to understanding childhood fears and calming parental anxiety, sound advice and practical application await the reader. You will find this resource as practical as it is informative, curative as much as it is encouraging.

Preschool & Kindergarten Skills (Home Workbooks)

Preschool & Kindergarten Skills (Home Workbooks) Review

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• ISBN13: 9780887247088
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Perfect for extra practice at home or school and during travel or school breaks! Skills cover classifying, letter recognition, basic sight word recognition, number sense, and much more. Included are 140 stickers and an incentive chart on the inside back cover to help parents or teachers track the progress of young learners.