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Download full textWhat Works Clearinghouse, 2022
Based on recent research and in collaboration with expert panelists, the What Works Clearinghouse™ (WWC) has provided practical recommendations for preschool educators to use to help prepare young children benefit from learning opportunities they will encounter in school. The "Preparing Young Children for School Practice Guide" details…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Preschool Education, School Readiness, Evidence Based Practice
Burchinal, Margaret R.; Krowka, Sarah; Newman-Gonchar, Rebecca; Jayanthi, Madhavi; Gersten, Russell; Wavell, Samantha; Lyskawa, Julia; Haymond, Kelly; Bierman, Karen; Gonzalez, Jorge E.; McClelland, Megan M.; Nelson, Kimberly; Pentimonti, Jill; Purpura, David J.; Sachs, Jason; Sarama, Julie; Schlesinger-Devlin, Elizabeth; Washington, Julie; Rosen, Emily – What Works Clearinghouse, 2022
By learning social-emotional, executive function, mathematics, and literacy skills in preschool, children are likely to be better prepared for the higher expectations and more formal curriculum in elementary school. Ensuring that all children are well prepared for elementary school is a priority for parents, caregivers, guardians, and policy…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Preschool Education, School Readiness, Evidence Based Practice
Direct linkCunningham, Anne E.; Zibulsky, Jamie – Oxford University Press, 2014
Authored by two passionate psychologists and educators, "Book Smart: How to Develop and Support Successful, Motivated Readers" is a how-to guide rich with stories, lessons, activities, and ideas aimed at supporting reading development and addressing the broad range of interpersonal, social, emotional, and motivational skills that can be…
Descriptors: Reading Motivation, Parent Child Relationship, Reading Strategies, Oral Language
Morrisset, Colleen E.; Lines, Patricia – 1994
Noting that young children learn to talk at different ages but within certain developmental boundaries, this document presents two charts to help parents facilitate their toddler's speech. The first chart lists characteristics to look for in a growing, healthy baby at various ages between 3 months and 24 months, and suggestions for when to talk to…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Language, Developmental Stages, Infant Behavior
Moke, Susan; Shermis, Michael – 1996
Providing strategies for parents to use to show their children how to take an active role in their own learning, this book discusses developing successful study skills, how speaking and listening can enhance your children's reading and writing skills, and techniques to help children expand their vocabularies. It focuses on helping children how to…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Citizen Participation, Communication Skills, Cooperative Learning
Smith, Carl B. – 1992
This booklet shows parents how to help their children develop a number of strategies for understanding words by working together on a methodical, 12-week program of word study. Sections of the booklet describe the program week by week. The techniques described are: Read and Use Context; Search for Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms; Learn Important…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Learning Activities, Parent Participation, Parent Student Relationship
Peterson, Carol – Teacher Ideas Press, 2004
Gather students and jump back in time to experience what life was like "back then." Through this book, during each day of immersion, students rotate through 14-18 stations of math and vocabulary activities, games, crafts, costumes, and food. Explore legends, songs, maps, and historical events along the way to understand specific times…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, History Instruction, American Indians, United States History
Louisiana State Dept. of Education, Baton Rouge. – 1985
Intended for parents of fifth grade children who are participating in Chapter 1 programs, the learning activities in this booklet give children practice with reading and writing. Among the language skills covered are (1) vocabulary in context; (2) phonetic analysis--consonant sounds and letters; (3) structural analysis--root word endings,…
Descriptors: Alphabetizing Skills, Grade 5, Intermediate Grades, Learning Activities
Louisiana State Dept. of Education, Baton Rouge. – 1985
Intended for parents of fourth grade children who are participating in Chapter 1 programs that support basic skills education, the learning activities in this booklet give children practice with reading and writing. Among the language skills covered in the activities are (1) vocabulary (in context, synonyms, antonyms, homophones, homographs,…
Descriptors: Alphabetizing Skills, Grade 4, Intermediate Grades, Learning Activities
Honig, Alice Sterling; Brophy, Holly Elisabeth – 1996
Noting that children s first words are exciting for parents to hear, this book describes how babies can "talk" before they learn to say actual words and shows ways parents can help babies learn language. The book addresses a neglected area in child development--how to help low literacy parents and parents for whom English is a Second…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Beginning Reading, Child Development, Child Rearing
Penn, Patricia, Ed.; McClure, Carla, Ed. – Family Connections K-1, 2002., 2002
This document is comprised of the 30 issues of volume 2 of learning guides for parents providing suggestions regarding activities to assist their kindergarten and first grade children be successful in school. Each learning guide is organized similarly and contains: (1) a message to parents regarding their role in helping their children succeed;…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Emergent Literacy, Family School Relationship, Grade 1
Fisicaro, Maria E.; Goss, Joyce L. – 2000
This is a Spanish adaptation of the English version of the book, "Brainworks: From Birth to Kindergarten. The book is to be used with a multimedia presentation that is available on computer diskette. The book and multimedia presentation are designed to help parents and childcare providers understand the concept of early exposure and exploration…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Brain, Child Development, Definitions
Goss, Joyce L.; Fisicaro, Maria E. – 1999
This book is to be used with a multimedia presentation that is available on compact disc. The book and multimedia presentation are designed to help parents and childcare providers understand the concept of early exposure and exploration that is followed by increased development of synaptic connections and ultimately prepares children to handle…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Brain, Child Development, Definitions
Gentile, Lance – 1983
Intended for teachers, parents, and middle and high school students, this workbook contains a variety of reading and writing activities directed at teaching and learning in the areas of word recognition, vocabulary, comprehension, and study skills. It provides an alternative to drill by presenting the activities in which sports-oriented students…
Descriptors: Athletics, Content Area Reading, Elementary Secondary Education, High Schools
Perlow, Ruth – 1994
This booklet is intended for use by educators interested in developing environmental vocabulary and stimulating environmental awareness in adults and adolescents who use English as a foreign language. Activity participants are engaged in discussion and analysis, games, field trips, story reading, and projects. Activities are separated into 12…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Environment
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