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American Library Association Video/Library Video Network, Towson, MD. – 1995
This video, produced and shot in Maine libraries, provides a tour of five different approaches to library services for babies. Highlights include: "Finger Fun for Babies" at the Portland Public Library; "Small Is Beautiful" at the Wells Library; unique outreach activities sponsored by the Casco Library and Warren Library in…
Descriptors: Infants, Library Development, Library Extension, Library Services
Download full textCooper, Harris M.; Gersten, Russell M. – 2002
This document was developed to assist parents, caregivers, and teachers in understanding the importance of homework and the role that parental involvement plays in assigning homework. The document is a teacher's guide containing talking points to be used in a presentation to parents, and includes transparencies. The presentation begins with a…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Homework, Leaders Guides, Multimedia Materials
Oberlander, June R. – 1992
This videotape workshop, available in both English- and Spanish-language versions, demonstrates some of the 260 weekly "Slow and Steady, Get Me Ready" developmental activities for children from birth to age 5. The videotape is narrated by the retired kindergarten teacher who developed the activities based on her 25 years of experience. The…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Child Development, Developmental Stages, Individual Development
Taylor, Barbara Lynn – 1995
Intended for parent educators, this facilitator's guide outlines a parent workshop on helping children with homework. The guide first presents a framework for both a 1-hour and 2-hour workshop, based on a companion video. The remainder of the guide corresponds to the video, presenting suggestions for discussion prior to and after viewing the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Audiovisual Aids, Child Rearing, Children
Dodge, Diane Trister – 1996
Many typical classroom behavior problems--running in the classroom, inability to make choices, failure to stick with activities, fighting over toys, and poor use of materials-- can be traced to how the room is arranged and how materials are displayed. By making a few changes in the classroom environment, early childhood teachers can create a…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Childhood Needs, Class Organization, Classroom Design
Administration for Children, Youth, and Families (DHHS), Washington, DC. Head Start Bureau. – 1996
Since 1972, Head Start Policy Councils, Policy Committees, and Parent Committees have provided leadership supporting the involvement of parents in local Head Start programs. This video-based training package is designed to increase the knowledge and skills of Policy Council members and to positively influence participants' attitudes toward being a…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Family School Relationship, Leaders Guides, Parent Attitudes
