Most Popular Books by Pam Schiller

Did you know that emotions boost our memory? Or that small muscle exercises help the brain develop? Early experiences contribute to the structure of the brain and its capacities. The quality, quantity, and consistency of stimulation will determine, to a large extent, the number of brain synapses that are formed and how those connections will function. This is true for both cognitive and emotional development, and the effect is lifelong. Start Smart offers simple, straightforward ways to boost brain power with active exploration, repetition, sensory exploration, and direct experience. Revised to reflect the latest research about how children learn, the new edition of this classic bestseller offers explanations on how and why these activities help the brain develop. The layout has been updated, and the illustrations are now in color.

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Offers songs and activities that teach children about family, friends and feelings.

Children will sing and learn about a variety of foods while exploring nutrition and traditions.

The CD features twenty-seven songs and the book offers more than 300 activities that teach children about zoo animals, farm animals and pets.

From "Down by the Bay" to "I Love the Mountains," children will sing, dance, and learn with these songs about the wonderful world we live in. The CD is accompanied by a book with over 250 activities that teach children about the weather, the environment, gardening, nature, and love of country. Each of the eight CD/book combinations will provide hours of learning fun. 128 pages plus CD.

Seven Skills for School Success Confidence; Curiosity; Intentionality; Self-Control Relating to Others Communication; Cooperation; What do children need to learn first? Their ABCs? Their numbers? As it turns out, the what children need to develop ...

From "The Alphabet Song" to "The Nursery Rhyme Rap," children will sing, dance, and learn with these songs about a place they spend much of their time: school. The CD is accompanied by a book with over 250 activities that teach children about starting school, the alphabet, math concepts, the months of the year, and more. Illustrations.

Presents songs and activities to teach children about bugs.

Presents songs and activities to teach children about transportation.

Brimming with kid-friendly activities, this book helps young children understand the natural world around them and how their actions can affect the environment. Nine lessons cover the sun, water, air, soil, trees and plants, endangered species, litter, noise, and recycling. Each chapter begins with stories, poems, or songs to introduce the topic. Thoughts to ponder, discussion questions, and cross-curricular projects follow. The lessons conclude with activities parents can do at home to reinforce and expand upon what students have learned at school. Grades K-2. Bibliography. Illustrated. Good Year Books. 159 pages.

Educational resource for teachers, parents and kids!

This clear, easy-to-read handbook is a uniquely comprehensive manual for prospective or current administrators or directors of child care facilities, providing specific guidelines for virtually every aspect of early childhood administration. It will enable users to improve the quality of programs for young children, as well as enhance the job satisfaction and working conditions of child care.The book Includes checklists, evaluation forms, sample letters to families, a center staff manual, sample forms and newsletters, new employee packets, and other time-saving guidelines and forms for facilitating the management of a child care program.For any and all child care administrative professionals.

¿Sabías que las emociones aumentan nuestra memoria? ¿O que los ejercicios de los músculos pequeños ayudan a desarrollar el cerebro? Las primeras experiencias de los niños, contribuyen a desarrollar la estructura de su cerebro y sus capacidades. La calidad, cantidad y consistencia de la estimulación determinarán, en gran medida, el número de sinapsis que se forman en el cerebro y el desarrollo cognitivo y emocional. Un libro lleno de información y de ideas que traduce las últimas investigaciones sobre el cerebro en actividades prácticas y fáciles de realizar con los más pequeños, desde bebés, a niños y niñas en edad escolar. Explora también las influencias ambientales que mejoran las funciones cerebrales y facilita abundantes estrategias, muy sugerentes, para ayudar a optimizar el aprendizaje, aplicando los conocimientos que brinda la neurociencia.

Young children learn best by doing, and that includes learning values. The Values Book is packed with easy activities, projects and ideas to help children learn values and build character, both individually and in groups. Each chapter addresses one of 16 different values, including understanding, patience and tolerance. After defining the value, each chapter begins with questions to help adults clarify what that value means to them. The perfect book to introduce and strengthen the teaching of values in any early childhood classroom or home.