Child Learning

Time for Grandpa Mike to pass on his love of messing about in boats. Granddaughters Dee-Dee and Effie already live with the Norfolk Broads on their doorstep. Now he and their parents have presented them each with an Optimist sailing dinghy. There are plenty of excellent sailing courses that use this very popular little craft to teach children to sail, but Grandpa Mike adds a few twists of his own to the basic course.

Dive into the curious world of axolotls and learn fascinating facts about these amphibians. Do you know where axolotls live in nature? Did you know that axolotls behave differently in different circumstances? Would you like to learn how axolotls grow, what they eat, and how they contribute to their habitat? Whether you have an axolotl as a pet and would like to know more about them or are simply curious about these animals, this book will help you learn plenty of interesting facts about them. In this book, you will: Understand what axolotls are and what makes them so unique. Learn where ...

Do you know a child who struggles to get started with things or who resists trying something new? Maybe they argue or have trouble joining other kids in conversation and play. Do you hear yourself prompting your child again and again? Do you feel frustrated or stuck, and long for a better way - a more positive way - to engage your child while guiding them toward independence? This book was written for parents, caregivers, professionals, and more - to guide you on how to move away from prompting and prodding kids - and toward authentic connections and competent roles.

A best-selling expert on education shows how to make the school system work for your child. How many parents have a child struggling in school? The answer: a great many. This audiobook is an informed, practical resource for such parents. As the author of the classic book on home-schooling, The Well-Trained Mind, Susan Wise Bauer knows how children learn and how schools work. Her advice here is comprehensive and anecdotal, including material drawn from experience.

Sharing the stories of highly successful people with ADHD, Dr. Archer offers a vitally important and inspiring new way to recognize ADHD traits in oneself or in one's loved ones, and then leverage them to great advantage - without drugs. As someone who not only has ADHD himself but also has never used medication to treat it, Dr. Archer understands the condition from a unique standpoint.

In winter, students celebrate the 100th Day of School with their classmates and teachers. All day long, they have fun with the number 100 and all the things they’ve learned. Sing along as you explore Holidays in Rhythm and Rhyme!

Do you find yourself constantly asking your child to "pick up the pace"? Does he or she seem to take longer than others to get stuff done - whether completing homework, responding when spoken to, or getting dressed and ready in the morning? Drs. Ellen Braaten and Brian Willoughby have worked with thousands of kids and teens who struggle with an area of cognitive functioning called "processing speed" and who are often mislabeled as lazy or unmotivated.

E. D. Hirsch, author of The Knowledge Deficit, draws on recent findings in neuroscience and data from France to provide new evidence for the argument that a carefully planned, knowledge-based elementary curriculum is essential to providing the foundations for children's life success and ensuring equal opportunity for students of all backgrounds. In the absence of a clear, common curriculum, Hirsch contends that tests are reduced to measuring skills rather than content, and that students from disadvantaged backgrounds cannot develop the knowledge base to support high achievement.

Ready to build a picture book? First, you’ll need the right tools. Listen to this title in the Writer’s Toolbox series and discover plenty of tips and tools to get you started. Soon you’ll be writing and showing stories like a pro!

Count by fives in this engaging book written by award-winning author Michael Dahl.

Neurophysiologist and educator Dr. Carla Hannaford brings the latest insights from scientific research to questions that affect learners of all ages. Examining the body's role in learning, from infancy through adulthood she presents the mounting scientific evidence that movement is crucial to learning. Dr. Hannaford offers clear alternatives and remedies that people can put into practice right away to make a real difference in their ability to learn.

In The Book Whisperer, Miller takes us inside her sixth grade classroom to reveal the secrets of her powerful but unusual instructional approach. Rejecting book reports, comprehension worksheets, and other aspects of conventional instruction, Miller embraces giving students an individual choice in what they read, combined with a program for independent reading. She also focuses on building a classroom library of high-interest books, and above all on modeling appropriate and authentic reading behaviors.

Greg and Lynn McDonald had never interacted with members of the LGBTQ community until they discovered their son was gay - and without resources or support, they had no idea how to handle this discovery. At first, they tried to “fix” him, to no avail. But even in the earliest days of their journey, the McDonalds clung to two absolutes: They would love God, and they would love their son. This audiobook follows the McDonald family’s journey over the next 20 years.

Introduce your child to the amazing world of chess and develop your child’s critical thinking, patience, strategy, concentration, and logic. This book contains two manuscripts: Chess for Kids: A Foundational Guide for Bringing Chess Master’s out of Children Chess Openings for Kids: Basic Insight into the Opening of the Chess Game In part 1 of this book, you will learn everything from setting up the board to mastering openings and endgame strategies. In this book, your child will: Learn the fascinating history and evolution of the game of chess over the centuries. Master the basics of ...

At the heart of this groundbreaking book are two urgent questions: What do our young children need in the earliest years of school, and how do we ensure that they all get it? Cutting-edge research has proven that early childhood education is crucial for all children to gain the academic and emotional skills they need to succeed later in life. Children who attend quality pre-K programs have a host of positive outcomes including better language, literacy, problem solving, and math skills down the line.

Pea pods, cucumbers, and strawberries provide plenty of opportunities for counting in the garden! Follow Dad, Grandma, and other family members as they pick and count.

Learn about the lives and daring deeds of spies during World War II.

Experience the lives and daring deeds of Cold War spies!

Learn how a tower crane is operated.

Discover the Magic of Learning with Imani, Tommy, and Maya! Join three curious friends on an unforgettable STEM adventure that will inspire young readers to dream big and build amazing things! When Imani, Tommy, and Maya discover a magical typewriter, they're whisked away to a crystal world where they must work together to solve an engineering challenge that will save an entire valley. Perfect for Ages 6-9 Ideal for Independent Reading & Read-Alouds What Makes This Book Special: • STEM Learning Made Fun - Children discover engineering concepts, problem-solving, and teamwork through ...