Concrete methods for enhancing young children's growth and development!
This user-friendly book, written for educators who work with 3- to7-year-olds, provides more than 350 strategies to promote success for beginning learners, especially those with special needs. The second edition contains current brain research about learning and behavior challenges, updated information on IDEA 2004, a glossary, resource listings of organizations, and reproducibles. The author provides teachers with developmentally appropriate practices to help children:
Increase motor skills
Develop emotionally and socially
Acquire better communication, listening, and attention skills
Work toward self-management of behaviors
Develop preparatory reading, writing, and math skills