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Direct linkHelen Lumgair – Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2021
This book is an exploration of story and its importance in early childhood. It provides a thorough theoretical foundation, and considers how to practically implement the use of stories to aid children's wellbeing and holistic development. The chapters cover topics including cognitive and emotional development, creativity, play, mathematics,…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Well Being, Young Children
Murphy, Lisa – Redleaf Press, 2016
Discover why school readiness IS children's play. This updated guide includes timely research and new stories that highlight how play is vital to the social, physical, cognitive, and spiritual development of children. Learn the seven things we must do with children every day and why they are so important. Use your daily observations to incorporate…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Young Children, Play, School Readiness
Robson, Sue – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2012
Developing "Thinking and Understanding in Young Children" presents a comprehensive and accessible overview of contemporary theory and research about young children's developing thinking and understanding. Throughout this second edition, the ideas and theories presented are enlivened by transcripts of children's activities and conversations taken…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Young Children, Visualization, Metacognition
Carta, Judith J.; Greenwood, Charles R.; Walker, Dale; Buzhardt, Jay – Brookes Publishing Company, 2010
As more and more early childhood programs implement response to intervention, the Individual Growth and Development Indicators (IGDIs) will be the tool of choice for fast, reliable, and ongoing progress monitoring. That's why every program needs this book, the only quick guide to conducting the popular IGDIs accurately and efficiently. Bringing…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Progress Monitoring, Communication Skills
Moyles, Janet R., Ed. – 1994
Recognizing that for young children, play is a tool for learning, this book compiles contributions by different authors, reflecting both up-to-date research and current classroom practice as they relate to children's play. Part 1 of the book explores the value of play as a cross-cultural concept as well as one rooted in the Western world. Gender…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Development, Cultural Influences, Curriculum Development
Tortora, Suzi – Redleaf Press, 2005
Uncover critical information about children's emotional, social, physical, communicative, and cognitive development by observing their nonverbal expressions. "The Dancing Dialogue" shows how to assess the behavior and movement of children with a wide range of issues and to use what is learned interventions. Equally effective for those with…
Descriptors: Observation, Intervention, Creative Activities, Empathy
Saracho, Olivia N. Ed.; Spodek, Bernard, Ed. – 2002
Noting that the curriculum in early childhood education is dramatically different from that at other levels of education, this volume seeks to clarify some of the issues related to early childhood curriculum development and its bases in both personal knowledge and knowledge from the different disciplines to achieve a "balanced curriculum."…
Descriptors: Child Care, Cognitive Development, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development
Klugman, Edgar, Ed. – 1995
In 1992, the U.S.-Israel Binational Science Foundation (BSF), in conjunction with Wheelock College (Boston), sponsored its second workshop on children's play, entitled "Play and Cognitive Ability: The Cultural Context." This volume reflects the presentations and discussions held at the workshop, offering perspectives on children's play…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Cognitive Development, Cultural Influences, Curriculum Development
Saracho, Olivia N., Ed.; Spodek, Bernard, Ed. – 2003
Recently, children's play has gained considerable attention, and important concerns have emerged. The volume presents a review and critical analysis of the research and theoretical knowledge on the educational play of young children. The chapters reflect a range of philosophies on various aspects of children's play. Each chapter includes a review…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Children, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Style
Roskos, Kathleen A., Ed.; Christie, James F., Ed. – 2000
Noting that an examination of play from diverse perspectives deepens understanding and opens up new avenues for research and educational practice, this book brings together studies, research syntheses, and critical commentaries that examine play-literacy relationships from cognitive, ecological, and cultural perspectives. Each set of chapters is…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development, Context Effect
Saracho, Olivia N., Ed.; Spodek, Bernard, Ed. – 1998
This book provides research in the area of educational play for early childhood teachers and teacher educators. Following an introduction by the editors, the chapters of the book are: (1) "A Historical Overview of Theories of Play" (Olivia Saracho and Bernard Spodek); (2) "Playing with a Theory of Mind" (Angeline Lillard); (3)…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Cultural Influences, Disabilities
McConnell, Kathleen; Ryser, Gail R. – PRO-ED, Inc., 2006
Early Start for Young Children with Autism/PDD provides teachers, parents, therapists, and caregivers with intervention strategies for young children with autism or another pervasive developmental disorder. This product focuses specifically on young children ages 2 through 5 and meets the recommendations of the Office of Special Education Programs…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Young Children, Cognitive Development, Autism
Segal, Marilyn; Bardige, Betty – 2000
Children between the ages of 5 and 8 years undergo profound transitions in cognitive, social, and emotional functioning as well as and in their educational and peer experiences. This book, the fifth in the "Your Child at Play" series, describes the types of play activities children engage in as they explore ideas, interact with friends…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Childhood Interests, Children, Cognitive Development
Owocki, Gretchen – 1999
When young children play in a purposefully designed, literacy-rich environment, teachers can discover and capitalize on teachable moments. This book discusses how children develop literacy and how early childhood teachers use play and other child-centered experiences to facilitate literacy development. Chapter 1, "Play and Developmentally…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Development, Constructivism (Learning)
Katch, Jane – 2001
Noting that the perception of increased real violence in the country has created an inhospitable setting for pretend violent play, this book recounts the experiences of children in a kindergarten and first-grade classroom over the course of one year, focusing on the role of violent fantasy play. The book illustrates how the teacher, with 8 years…
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Needs, Cognitive Development, Elementary School Students
