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If You Take a Mouse to School

preschool — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:55:19 +0000

If you take a mouse to school, he'll ask you for your lunch box. When you give him your lunch box, he'll want a sandwich to go in it. Then he'll need a notebook and some pencils. He'll probably want to share your backpack, too . . . The famous mouse from the New York Times #1 best-seller If You Take a Mouse to the Movies and If You give a Mouse a Cookie is back for his first day of school. Only Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond could make school this much fun!

Eloise Wilkin Stories (Little Golden Book Treasury)

preschool — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 05:01:58 +0000

Little Golden Books illustrated by Eloise Wilkin are among the most remembered, beloved, and requested by consumers. This collection, which contains nine of her best-loved books, will be cherished by collectors, parents, and children for years to come. It contains Wilkin’s most famous Little Golden Books (such as Baby Dear), as well as lesser-known Little Golden Books, prayers, poems, Mother Goose rhymes, and an introduction written by Wilkin’s daughter.There are various authors of the books contained in the treasury, including Jane Werner Watson, who edited and wrote hundreds of Golden Books. She called Eloise Wilkin "the soul of Little Golden Books."

Preschool Pathways to Science (PrePS): Facilitating Scientific Ways of Thinking, Talking, Doing, and…

preschool — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:30:54 +0000

To ensure that they are meeting state early learning guidelines for science, preschool educators need fun, age appropriate, and research based ways to teach young children about scientific concepts. The basis for the PBS KIDS show Sid the Science Kid, this innovative teaching resource helps children ages 3 to 5 investigate their everyday world and develop the basics of scientific thinking skills they ll apply across subject areas when they enter school. The book introduces a fun and engaging way to introduce science to young children. The collaborative work of cognitive researchers and preschool educators, this approach incorporates lessons learned from developmental research and classroom experience, provides age appropriate introduction to key science practices, and supports a range of cognitive and social skills. PrePSTM uses science to help children develop math skills, early literacy and language skills, and social and emotional sensitivity and makes the most of children s natural curiosity. PrePSTM isn t a rigid curriculum that asks children to memorize facts: It s a flexible, hands on approach that helps teachers build on what children do best actively explore their world. PrePSTM encourages children s full participation, making learning a true partnership between adults and children, enhancing any curriculum, and gives teachers creative new ways to support science learning and reasoning within everyday routines and lessons. Because PrePSTM is designed to energize teachers and tap in to their personal creativity, teachers who already use the PrePSTM approach have reported an increase in professional satisfaction. The book provides ample guidance on how to work PrePSTM into existing programs, with sample schedules designed for the preschool classroom and detailed sample activities and templates for lesson plans. Start young children on PrePSTM today, and help them develop the critical thinking skills they ll need to succeed in science class, in other academic subjects, and in life.

Uppercase Alphabet, Ages 4-6 (A Get Ready! Book)

preschool — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:03:49 +0000

Help train little fingers to make big letters better. This Uppercase Alphabet workbook from the Get Ready! series will help your child practice tracing and writing uppercase letters, which is an essential first step in learning to read. Spotting a rooster on rollerskates or a snail on a sailboat just makes it more fun! Plus, the examples and illustrations encourage pronouncing words and learning beginning sounds. With a pencil or crayon, and perhaps just a bit of coaching from you, your child will practice and learn for many happy hours. The 32-page, slim size is great for packing into totes and luggage.

Little Football (Little Sports)

preschool — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:56:18 +0000

Now even the smallest of fans can enjoy a book about their favorite sport. Rhyming riddles accompanied by colorful artwork help introduce the game's simplest, most basic elements.

Big Book of Dinosaurs

preschool — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:36:04 +0000

A first book of dinosaurs for young children. The Big Book of Dinosaurs is an enticing collection of dinosaurs that is sure to excite any child. It is packed with full-color photographs of life-like models plus detailed illustrations. The simple text describes interesting features, while questions encourage children to compare various dinosaurs.

Hands Are Not for Hitting (Board Book) (Best Behavior Series)

preschool — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:51:15 +0000

It’s never too soon for children to learn that violence is never okay, hands can do many good things, and everyone is capable of positive, loving actions. In this bright, inviting, durable board book, simple words and full-color illustrations teach these important concepts in ways even very young children can understand. Created in response to requests from parents, preschool teachers, and childcare providers, this book belongs everywhere young children are.

The Little Christmas Elf (Little Golden Book)

preschool — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:55:26 +0000

Nina, the littlest elf in Santa's workshop, doesn't finish the teddy bear she's making in time for it to get loaded onto Santa's sleigh-but, encouraged by Santa Claus himself to not give up, she works far into the night to finish it. While Santa is out delivering presents, a baby is born. Santa comes back for Nina's now-finished bear—and guess who he takes along to deliver it?

Science Literacy in Primary Schools and Pre-Schools (Classics in Science Education)

preschool — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:09:03 +0000

This well-written and thought-provoking book presents the state-of-the-art in science education for kindergarten and primary schools. It begins with a thorough theoretical discussion on why it is incumbent on the science educator to teach science at first stages of childhood. It goes on to analyze and synthesize a broad range of educational approaches and themes. The book also presents novel strategies to science teaching.

Preschool Scholar: Ages 3-5

preschool — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:25:58 +0000