Child Learning

In the newly revised Third Edition of The Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Children, distinguished professor Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings delivers an encouraging exploration of the future of education for African American students. She describes eight exemplary teachers, all of whom differ in their personal style and methods, who share an approach to teaching that affirms and strengthens cultural identity.

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 ...

En este audiolibro innovador y práctico, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsiquiatra y autor del bestseller Mindsight, y la experta en paternidad Tina Payne Bryson desmitifican las crisis y los conflictos, explicando los nuevos conocimientos científicos sobre cómo está constituido el cerebro y cómo madura. Incluyendo claras explicaciones, estrategias correspondientes a las distintas edades para enfrentarse a las luchas cotidianas que ayudan a explicar estos conceptos a los niños, El cerebro del niño enseña a cultivar un desarrollo emocional e intelectual sano....

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.

Meet Margaret Small: 75, plain spoken, Whitstable native and a Cilla Black super fan. Shortly after the death of her idol, Margaret begins receiving sums of money in the post, signed simply 'C'. She is convinced it must be Cilla, but how can it be? To solve the mystery of her benefactor Margaret must go back in her memories almost 70 years, to the time when she was 'vanished' to a long-stay institution for children with learning disabilities.

Are you a teen looking to improve or polish your conversation skills? Chatty & Charming is a concise and engaging book tailored to young adults seeking to become confident conversationalists. Filled with facts, practical tips, and entertaining anecdotes, this crash-course style guide explores topics such as posture, listening, conversation topics, navigating compliments and condolences, and coping with common conflicts. Bonus chapters include guidance on phone etiquette and advice for job interviews. Applicable challenges are included at the end of each chapter to encourage the practice and...

Over the past decade, children’s mental health challenges have reached epidemic levels—stress, anxiety, childhood depression, and suicide are at unprecedented high rates. Amid high-stakes pressure for kids to succeed, parents and teachers have never needed a road map to healthy child development more urgently. And as psychologist and educator Doug Bolton explains in this eye-opening guide, underlying our modern-day stresses is an even more pervasive problem: We’re relying on practices that are not in line with what science tells us about how to truly motivate children and help them thrive.

For over fifteen years, researchers have described a crisis in our nations' early learning classrooms. Hundreds of children are expelled from childcare and preschool every day; a rate nearly three times that of kindergarten-twelfth grade students. Each child's expulsion is symptomatic of a larger crisis—an overburdened, underfunded, undervalued, and fragmented early education system. No Longer Welcome starts a critical conversation between and across sectors of the early childhood field.

An introductory guide to important words and phrases in Twi, presented in daily learning sessions targeted at children. Topics include many common and useful areas of vocabulary development, from greetings to colors and common questions. In addition, the audiobook contains complete review sections for learning, comprehension, and speaking tasks. Please note that grammar is only taught by example in this audiobook, which focuses on speaking and oral comprehension.

"Learn Spanish for Kid: 4-6 Years" is the perfect guide for children aged 4-6 to start speaking one of the world's most popular languages. This book is designed to make learning Spanish an enjoyable experience for both kids and parents!

This exciting book by three pioneers in the field of cognitive science discusses important discoveries about how much babies and young children know and learn, and how much parents naturally teach them. It argues that evolution designed us both to teach and learn, and that the drive to learn is our most important instinct. It also reveals fascinating insights about our adult capacities and how even young children - as well as adults - use some of the same methods that allow scientists to learn so much about the world.

Mindfulness and meditation have helped millions to get to sleep with much more ease than ever before. Something that many parents haven’t considered is how these things can help their little ones to wind down, get ready for sleep, kick nightmares from their headspace, and settle in for a long night’s rest. Teaching meditation to your children might seem like an impossible feat, but many have found that their children are remarkably receptive to it when it’s presented like a story.

Sure, some parents are embarrassing - but they’re nothing on this lot. These 10 tales of the world’s most spectacularly silly mums and deliriously daft dads will leave you rocking with laughter. Pinch your nose for Peter Pong, the man with the stinkiest feet in the world...jump out of the way of Harriet Hurry, the fastest mum on two wheels...watch out for Monty Monopolize, the dad who takes all his kids' toys...and oh no, it’s Supermum! Brandishing a toilet brush, a mop and a very bad homemade outfit....

After publishing the New York Times best seller The Essential 55, award-winning teacher Ron Clark took his rules on the road and traveled to schools and districts in 49 states. He met amazing teachers, administrators, students, parents, all kinds of people involved in bringing up great kids. In the best of these people, he noticed the same qualities that he'd observed in so many of the teachers, children, and parents he'd worked with during his time teaching in North Carolina and Harlem.

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.

I’m Robert Johnson, an expert in positive parenting and child development. Over the years, I’ve helped countless families navigate the challenges of ADHD, turning struggles into strengths. My approach is compassionate, practical, and grounded in the latest neuroscience research.

Could griffins have been real? When Adrienne Mayor carefully read the ancient Greek and Roman descriptions, this mythic hybrid of a lion and an eagle sounded like something people had actually seen. What could explain that evidence? After a decade of hunting through myths, poring over old maps, and tracing the discoveries of modern dinosaur hunters, she found the answer: awesome dinosaur fossils observed by ancient gold hunters in the Gobi desert.

In 1835, a publishing firm asked McGuffey to create a series of graded Readers for primary level students. The series consisted of stories, poems, essays and speeches and it is estimated that at least 120 million copies of McGuffey's Readers were sold between 1836 and 1960.

Imagine stepping into a vibrant world where you can effortlessly connect with people, explore new cultures, and share unforgettable experiences. This audiobook is your ultimate passport to fluency! Each chapter is a treasure chest filled with essential vocabulary that will have you speaking with confidence in no time. From cheerful greetings to mouthwatering food terms and exciting travel phrases, every moment is designed to ignite your passion for learning! Feel the thrill as you repeat and practice along with me, transforming your pronunciation and boosting your confidence!

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 ...