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Studies show that young children who learn sign language are well prepared to acquire future language and literacy skills. Sign language provides a good foundation for language skills and an additional avenue of communication for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Infants and toddlers often become frustrated when trying to communicate their needs. Sign language allows them to communicate their needs without words, reducing frustration. Written...
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Teachers College Press
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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"This is a concise overview of the fundamentals of teaching in early childhood settings (pre-K-2). Beginning with what the research tells us about how young children develop and learn, Falk shows how to create learning environments, plan, teach, and assess in ways that support children's optimal development"--
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Teachers College
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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"This critically acclaimed, lavishly illustrated book will help educators create the highest quality learning opportunities for a new generation of children. The second edition features substantial and important changes, including the addition of new chapters by pioneers of the work that happens in the atelier who draw on several decades of experience."
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Teachers College Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"This book explores how the current process of schooling that frames public education through economic rather than democratic terms is fundamentally flawed, why it must change, and how all members and participants within the early childhood and elementary school communities must be a part of the reform process. The work is based on the author's recent studies of stakeholders' in the changed kindergarten as well as earlier studies examining the impact...
10) Don't leave the story in the book: using literature to guide inquiry in early childhood classrooms
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Teachers College Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
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"Drawing from 30 years of teaching and professional development experience, this book offers a roadmap for using children's literature to provide authentic learning. Featuring a ''storyteller's voice, '' each chapter includes a case study about how a particular fiction or nonfiction work can be used in an early childhood classroom; a series of open-ended questions to help readers construct their own inquiry units; and a bibliography of children's...
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Redleaf Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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"Graceful Leadership in Early Childhood Education" shares how the author maintained her signature graceful approach to being a more capable and effective leader in the field of early childhood. A great resource to turn to when there is a challenge that needs tackling, or if you just need to reflect on your own journey"--
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Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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This essential textbook explores inclusive pedagogies by presenting theoretical viewpoints and research on everyday practices in early childhood education that affirm diversity in relation to learning, disability and culture. The authors consider the pedagogical practices involved in supporting educational inclusion for young children. The book focuses on key issues in relation to inclusive pedagogy including young children⁰́₉s learning subjectivities,...
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Gryphon House
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"Children are the heart of meaningful family engagement. Children are the inspiration for positive family-provider relationships that are essential for promoting healthy child development and learning. School-to-Home Connections is bursting with ideas for early childhood educators. Inside, you'll find simple ways to explain developmentally appropriate practice to parents, ideas on partnering with them on their child's journey to school readiness,...
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Routledge
Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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"Anti-Bias Education in the Early Childhood Classroom provides a useful, clearly outlined guide for implementing anti-bias and anti-oppression practices in early childhood education settings. Throughout the book, you'll find: stories from the field; strategies for keeping teaching practices in touch with growing social justice movements; [and] tasks and questions to spark your professional growth in this important area. Katie Kissinger uses her personal...
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Praeger
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
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"Why does the city of Reggio Emilia in northern Italy feature one of the best public systems of early education in the world? This book documents the comprehensive and innovative approach that utilizes the "hundred languages of children" to support their well-being and foster their intellectual development"--
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National Association for the Education of Young Children
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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"From their earliest moments, young children rely on their families and early childhood educators for the protection, affection, and emotional connections they need to thrive. This book discusses ways teachers can support children's development in all domains through daily relationship-based interactions and highlights the awe-inspiring capabilities of infants and toddlers to learn and love when nurtured through meaningful relationships." --Page 4...
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