"We all want our toddlers to learn and have fun - but what happens when a hectic life gets in the way? You no longer have to waste time searching for age-appropriate activities. Now you can enjoy the ultimate collection of kid-tested fun that can be ready in minutes! Autumn McKay, author of The Ultimate Kindergarten Prep Guide, is a mother of 3 preschoolers and understands the pressure to create fun activities that don't take a lot of time to prepare....

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...

"Resource book for teachers in early childhood education, providing over 750 activities to use in the classroom"--Provided by publisher.

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....

Use loose parts to spark children's creativity and innovation. Loose parts are natural or synthetic found, bought, or upcycled materials that children can move, manipulate, control, and change within their play. Alluring and captivating, they capture children's curiosity, give free reign to their imagination, and motivate learning. The hundreds of inspiring photographs showcase an array of loose parts in real early childhood settings. And the overviews...

"Loose parts capture children's curiosity, give free reign to their imagination, and encourage creativity. This form of play allows infants to be in control and recognize the power of their bodies and actions. A variety of new and innovative loose parts ideas are paired with beautiful photography to inspire safe loose parts play in your infant and toddler environments. Captivating classroom stories and proven science provide the context for how this...

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...