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Announcing that rare parenting book that will not only help you become a more effective parent but actually change how you see your children. Written by Montessori educator Simone Davies, this book shows you how to bring the educational values of a Montessori classroom into your homewhile turning the whole idea of the “terrible twos” on its head. Here is how to set up Montessori-friendly spaces in your home. Principles for fostering curiosity...

""Teach your children well. It's easier to sing than do. Erika Christakis wants to foment a revolution in early childhood education, and with this deeply insightful, scientifically grounded, and utterly original book, she may just get her way." --Dan Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness A bold challenge to the conventional wisdom about early childhood, with a pragmatic program to encourage parents and teachers to rethink how and where young...

Memorable, fun, action-rich songs will optimize children's ability to learn foundation skills and help ensure early school success. Neuroscience research has validated that everyone learns better and remembers more when they are moving to a beat. Introducing and reinforcing essential basic skills with songs that feature rhymes, patterns, shapes, colors, numbers, and letters make this a valuable resource to help preschoolers as they begin their formal...

"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...

On his first day of preschool, William's mother stays with him.

It's a common dilemma in early childhood classrooms: How to provide new, interesting experiences on a shoestring budget. Pulling from their decades of experience in classrooms, authors Shelley Nicholson, PhD, and Jessica Martinez offer low-cost ideas for gathering and creating rich explorations in learning centeres. Thrifty Teacher's Guide to Creative Learning Centers vividly describes the unique ways teachers can use found and recyclable materials...

Introduces differences like hot/cold, sweet/sour, left/right, and many more.

"New York Times bestselling Pretty Little Liars Series. When the principal of an elite California preschool is attacked, three moms--who feel like outsiders among the school's manicured and ultra-wealthy community--must work together to uncover her secrets, and figure out who is trying to blame them for the attempt on her life. Amanda, Ronnie, and Lauren all arrive at the Silver Swans preschool Welcome Breakfast with something to hide. Amanda is running...

Teaches children about the differences between fruits and vegetables, fun foods, and much more. Includes lessons on table manners and good nutrition. Friendly voices and music capture the child's attention.

Más de 80 actividades para practicar el método Montessori desde casa con tus hijos. Tras el éxito de ventas de Montessorízate, Beatriz M. Muñoz y Nitdia Aznárez presentan Montessorízate. Libro de actividades para disfrutar y conectar en familia, la guía definitiva para aplicar el método Montessori en casa. Siguiendo la base teórica de esta pedagogía y del desarrollo del niño, estas actividades te ayudarán a acompañar a tu hijo para que...