On Becoming Preschoolwise

Author: Gary Ezzo
Publisher: On Becoming
ISBN: 9780971453289
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Who can understand the mind of a preschooler? You can! Know that above all else, a preschooler is a learner. His amazing powers of reasoning and discrimination are awakened through a world of play and imagination. Through home relationships, he learns about love, trust, comfort, and security; through friends he learns to measure himself against a world of peers; and through unconditional love, a child establishes his own unique selfhood. The growth period between ages three and five years is all about learning, and On Becoming Preschoolwise is all about helping parents create the right opportunities and best environment to optimize their child's learning potential.Now influencing over two million homes worldwide, trusted parenting authors Gary Ezzo and Dr. Robert Bucknam once again bring their collective wisdom, experience, and insight to bear on this critical phase of preschool training. From teaching about the importance of play to learning how to prepare a preschooler for the first day of school, from organizing your child's week to understanding childhood fears and calming parental anxiety, sound advice and practical application await the reader. You will find this resource as practical as it is informative, curative as much as it is encouraging.

On Becoming Preteen Wise

Author: Gary Ezzo
Publisher: Multnomah
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 244

Book Description
As the parent of an eight-to-twelve-year-old, you face the challenge of two transitions: your child's and your own. Suddenly he's sensitive. More independent. She's changing physically. Questioning...and often finding answers on her own.

A Child is Born

Author: Margaret Wise Brown
Publisher: Jump At The Sun
ISBN: 9780786825646
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Presents a poetic description of the first Christmas night and the birth of the Baby Jesus.

The Important Book

Author: Margaret Wise Brown
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0064432270
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27

Book Description
The important thing about The Important Book -- is that you let your child tell you what is important about the sun and the moon and the wind and the rain and a bug and a bee and a chair and a table and a pencil and a bear and a rainbow and a cat (if he wants to). For the important thing about The Important Book is that the book goes on long after it is closed.What is most important about many familiar things -- like rain and wind, apples and daisies -- is suggested in rhythmic words and vivid pictures. 'A perfect book . . . the text establishes a word game which tiny children will accept with glee.' -- K.

Another Important Book

Author: Margaret Wise Brown
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 006443785X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
The important thing about being One is that life has just begun. Look inside and discover all the important things about being Six, Five, Four, Three, One, Two, and YOU, in this lively picture book by Margaret Wise Brown, the beloved author of Goodnight Moon, with illustrations by Caldecott Honor artist Chris Raschka.

Little Wise Wolf

Author: Gijs van der Hammen
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1525305727
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
Even the wisest of wolves can have much to learn. Little Wise Wolf spends all his time reading big books and discovering new stars. So, naturally, he’s much too busy to help his neighbors. Then, one day, he’s summoned to the castle to heal the ailing king. It’s a long way, and Little Wise Wolf is unprepared for the arduous journey. Tired and hungry, he begins to doubt how wise he is, as there are many things he doesn’t know about the world. Things his neighbors know all about. But will they help him? The wisest thing of all? Accepting a little help from our friends.

Ready for Preschool

Author: Nancy B. Hertzog
Publisher: PRUFROCK PRESS INC.
ISBN: 1593633114
Category : Child development
Languages : en
Pages : 209

Book Description
With high demands being placed on kindergarten children to learn skills such as reading, writing, problem solving, and test taking, the academic expectations for preschool children are increasing as well. Ready for Preschoolgives parents the support and strategies they need to implement activities to help stimulate learning and increase their child's knowledge before entering preschool. The author, a nationally recognized early childhood researcher and preschool director, also provides tips for preparing children emotionally and socially for school pressures and demands. Topics covered include school readiness, the relationship of the child to the school environment, behavior and emotional growth of preschool children, partnerships between home and school, and tips for parents for making the transition from home to school successful for their children. The author also provides a unique section on what parents can do to provide a home environment that fosters learning in young children, including activities for increasing a child's learning through everyday tasks parents perform such as grocery shopping, cleaning a child's room, and cooking dinner. Further, the book includes a detailed discussion of the varying types of preschools available, along with helpful checklists, tips, and resources to aid any parent in preparing his or her child for entering preschool.

Big Red Barn Board Book

Author: Margaret Wise Brown
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0694006246
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
By the big red barn In the great green field, There was a pink pig Who was learning to squeal. There were horses and sheep and goats and geese--and a jaunty old scarecrow leaning on his hoe. And they all lived together by the big red barn. In joyous and exuberant Pictures, Felicia Bond lovingly evokes Margaret Wise Brown's simple, rhythmic text about the cycle of a day on a farm, where a family of animals peacefully plays and sleeps. In the barnyard there are roosters and cows, horses and goats, and a pink piglet who is learning to squeal. Margaret Wise Brown's lulling story about a day in the life of a barnyard is now available as a sturdy board book. Felicia Bond's atmospheric illustrations add to the tranquil simplicity of this story.

On Becoming Child Wise

Author: Gary Ezzo
Publisher: On Becoming
ISBN: 9780971453234
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
As a child moves beyond the toddler years, new challenges arise for parents. Be prepared for this exciting stage with fifteen "Childwise" principles for training children ages 3-7 in happy and responsible living.

On Becoming Teenwise

Author: Gary Ezzo
Publisher: Multnomah
ISBN: 9781576737118
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
Wonderful news for worried moms and dads! "Parents can raise great teens without the fear of storm and stress, " say Gary Ezzo and Dr. Robert Bucknam. These parenting experts and bestselling authors explain that parents need not expect rebellion and conflict during their children's adolescence. The authors offer practical how-to's for building a positive relationship that leads to teen years marked by excitement, respect, and smooth family interaction. They show that the key is learning to build bridges to your teen's heart, creating a strong family fabric that lasts well beyond the difficult teenage years.