"This title provides instruction on how to teach problem solving and critical thinking to young children (birth to 5) using engineering, science, and routines as a framework. The engineering process is an ideal framework for designing learning experiences that support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning and cognitive development for young children. Young children problem-solve in their daily play, and teachers and caregivers...

"Forget stuffy, structured craft activities; young children need time to create! Perfect for children of any age and ability, the hands-on process art explorations in Time to Create encourage discovery through a variety of art mediums, from rock drawing to shaving cream color mixing. With ideas for encouraging creativity, advice for choosing the right art project, and suggestions for minimizing the mess, you and your children will be embarking on...

Easy-to-follow recipes (one for each letter of the alphabet) and numerous activities that include songs, poems and chants, that enhance literacy and math skills while students learn and enjoy hands-on-cooking experiences.

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...

Introduces the concept of writing where children develop the ability to match letters to sounds and string letters together to make words. Recommended for 4 and up. Kit includes: 1 book titled Bunny cakes by Rosemary Wells ; 1 book titled Harold and the purple crayon by Crockett Johnson ; 1 Lakewood magic board ; 8 story blocks ; 1 activity guide packaged in clear backpack with a contents list.

This backpack introduces children to grouping and categorizing by teaching them to sort and stack according to shapes and colors. It is recommended for ages 1 and up. This kit includes the following: a board book titled My Very First Book of Colors by Eric Carle ; a board book titled Baby Colors by Dawn Sirett ; Quercetti Geokid Daisy Maxi stacking and sorting pegboard (one white pegboard with 21 pegs [4 yellow, 4 green, 3 blue, 3 red, 3 purple, 3...

"Now teachers can bring the magic of each season to their classrooms! With these activities, educators introduce children to the wonder of the seasons with a year full of fun! Children will explore seasonal changes with all their senses as they celebrate the joy and excitement of the world outside all year long! Each activity includes: Learning objectives, Related vocabulary, Related children's books, Materials needed, Directions for preparation,...