Format: Book
Author: Twombly, Elizabeth
Publication Date:
Brief Description:
Enhance the growth and development of infants and young children with these fun, fast, and easy-to-use learning activities, available on CD-ROM or in a book of perforated photo-copiable sheets. Developed to coordinate with the Ages & Stages Questionnaires® (ASQ) screening system, these inexpensive games and ideas for interaction can also be used independently. The activities address the same five developmental areas as ASQ — communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving, and personal-social — and help even the youngest children develop crucial early language and literacy skills. Early interventionists and other professionals can share these playful learning activities with parents of children who are either developing typically or need nonintensive support in one or more developmental areas.
With the Ages & Stages Learning Activities, parents and children will have a new set of games and interactions every 4 months between 1 month and 5 years. Each set provides parents with a short description of typical development and five to eight activities that help children progress in key developmental areas. The activities use safe, age-appropriate materials that most families have at home and will encourage close parent–child interactions. From simple games such as Funny Face Play (Communication, 1–4 months) and Bouncy Baby (Gross Motor, 4–8 months) to more advanced interactions such as Super Chef (Personal-Social, 48–54 months) and Lacing Cards (Fine Motor, 54–60 months), these creative activities are the perfect way for parents and children to learn and have fun together.
Positive Strategies for Students with Behavior Problems
Format: Book
Author: Daniel Crimmins, Ph.D., Anne F. Farrell, Ph.D., Philip W. Smith, Ph.D., & Alison Bailey, M.S.Ed.
Publication Date:
Brief Description:
When a student’s challenging behavior can’t be resolved through either traditional disciplinary approaches or schoolwide positive behavior support (PBS), what can a teacher do next? This groundbreaking manual has effective solutions for educators from grades K–12. Developed specifically for use with children with persistent or severe behavior problems, this book introduces educators to the systematic Positive Strategies method, which helps teachers understand why behaviors persist, prevent problem behavior, and replace challenging behaviors with better alternatives.
Why does the Positive Strategies approach get results? Because it’s
- grounded in the proven and popular PBS approach that’s already used in schools across the country
- field tested with hundreds of school teams by the highly respected authors and collaborating school teams
- nonaversive, stopping escalating cycles of problem behavior and helping students develop a better way
- adaptable to the unique needs of individual children in different educational contextsequally useful for students with or without special needs
Teachers will get complete, step-by-step instructions on the two parts of the Positive Strategies method: 1) conducting functional behavioral assessments to see how student characteristics and environment interact with consequences to shape behavior, and 2) developing behavior intervention plans to prevent problem behaviors and teach replacement skills. Educators will also discover how to assemble effective school teams, implement the Positive Strategies method, and follow up with students to ensure the benefits are sustained.
With the appropriate, effective, and individualized solutions in Positive Strategies, school teams will help bring about long-term improvements in the social success, academic achievement, and overall quality of life for children with severe problem behaviors.
Challenging Behavior in Young Children: Understanding, Preventing, and Responding Effectively, 2d Ed.
Format: Book
Author: Kaiser, Barbara, & Rasminsky, Judy S.
Publication Date: 2006
Brief Description:
REVISED AND EXPANDED! This invaluable resource for preservice and practicing teachers provides strategies for addressing challenging behaviors and in-depth explanations of the research on which they are based. Vivid classroom examples illuminate evidence-based techniques that work with the most difficult behaviors to benefit every child in the classroom. In this second edition, new chapters are offered on inclusion and relationships, as well as a totally revised chapter on positive behavior support and functional assessment. Also includes chapters on resilience, culture, and working with families, and updated material on the brain and bullying. From Allyn & Bacon.
Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood Settings: Identification, Intervention, Inclusion
Format: Book
Author: Paasche, Carol L.
Publication Date:
Brief Description:
This handy reference offers interim information and program ideas for teachers working with children with identified and unidentified special needs until specialists are available. A revision of an old text, it identifies over 65 exceptionalities, from abuse/neglect and autism spectrum disorders to sickle-cell anemia and visual impairment. Each section includes characteristics typical of that special need, alternate diagnoses/influences, and recommends actions or programming ideas. Easy to read in column format, with up-to-date terminology, clear descriptions, and hands-on resources, including local resources, relevant organizations, and Web sites.
Routines and Transitions: A Guide for Early Childhood Professionals
Format: Book
Author: Malenfant, Nicole
Publication Date: 2000
Brief Description:
In early childhood settings, children spend over 50 percent of their time on hand washing, dressing, napping, and other routines and transitions.
Routines and Transitions is a complete guide to help you turn these routine daily activities into learning experiences. By using transitions wisely, you not only help children develop skills but also run a more efficient, calm program environment. In addition to discussions on developmental issues, environments, educational values, and hygiene, this book includes examples of games and rhymes that help children accomplish daily transitions with ease.
The Visit: Observation, Reflection, Synthesis, for Training and Relationship Building
Format: Book
Author: Annette Axtmann, Ed.D., & Annegret Dettwiler, Ed.D.
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Brief Description:
Field-tested and shaped by feedback from directors of Early Head Start, child care organizations, and early intervention programs, The Visit is an essential professional development tool for supervisors to use with direct care practitioners who work with young children and their families. For use in homes, clinics, or group care settings, this tool guides supervisors through structured, 1-hour meetings that strengthen parent/professional relationships and capture an accurate picture of the child’s development. As supervisors and direct care practitioners work as a team to uncover the child’s strengths and challenges and relate them to the strengths and challenges of the family, direct care practitioners obtain professional skill.
During the visit, the parent chooses whether they would like to begin with a parent interview or tasks for the child. The practitioner may interact with the child while the supervisor conducts a parent interview to gather key insights about family supports, separation issues, cultural values, attitudes toward parenting, and caregiving needs. Then the supervisor and parent offer the child age-appropriate tasks selected from standardized assessment instruments. The team takes no notes; instead, they focus on the family and gather observations.
After the visit, the supervisor and direct care practitioner share their observations in a co-review session and compare the child to others in the same age range. Reflecting together, they synthesize their own observations with information gathered from the parent. They write a letter for the parent, illustrated with observations, that summarizes what they learned and suggests next steps.
To help make meetings successful and efficient, The Visit includes Observation, Reflection, Synthesis guides — one for each of eight age ranges from 2 to 36 months. Each guide includes photocopiable record forms with clear instructions, reflective parent interview questions, a list of age-appropriate tasks and required materials, and pages to complete at the co-review session. For easy printing of unlimited quantities, all photocopiable materials are also on an included CD-ROM. A developmental characteristics chart is also inlcluded on the CD-ROM.
With this comprehensive tool, framed by the nonlinear dynamic systems theory of development and based on the principle of reflective supervision, supervisors will have everything they need to train direct care practitioners.
Understanding Newborn Behavior & Early Relationships: The Newborn Behavioral Observations (Nbo) System Handbook (Paperback)
Format: Book
Author: by J. Kevin Nugent (Author), Constance H., M.D. Keefer (Author), Susan, M.D. Minear (Author), Lise, M.d. Johnson (Author), Yvette Blanchard (Author)
Publication Date:
This book shows professionals who support the families of newborns how to strengthen the infant-parent relationship through use of an observational tool and information on child development and infant mental health. The Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO) system is an individualized infant-focused, family-centered observational tool designed to be used by practitioners to describe an infant's competencies and individuality. Its goal is to strengthen the relationship between parent and child and to promote the development of a supportive relationship between clinician and family. This book presents the NBO system (a set of 18 items), its content and uses, the theoretical framework on which it is based, and a set of clinical guidelines for its use as an educational tool with families beginning in the newborn period. The accompanying DVD, which demonstrates the 18 items and looks at different settings, families, and clinicians, can be used for training or with families.
Tools for Transition in Early Childhood: A Step-By-Step Guide for Agencies, Teachers, and Families
Format: Book
Author: Beth S. Rous, Ed.D., & Rena A. Hallam, Ph.D.
Publication Date:
Brief Description:
For young children with and without disabilities, positive outcomes depend on smooth, effective transitions between and within early intervention programs, preschool programs, and public school programs. Now there's a how-to guide that helps professionals across programs work together to make these transitions happen. Co-authored by top expert Beth Rous, this book gives readers a step-by-step model that's been field tested across the country and shaped by feedback from state and local agencies. Professionals from different early childhood programs will learn to collaborate as they
- establish a clear vision of what transition should look like
- view transition from a general education and special education perspective
- set up a formal interagency structure to ensure effective teamwork
- make decisions as a group while avoiding conflict
- draw up a work plan that helps the team set goals and track outcomes
- guide children and families as they adapt to new environments, both on a daily basis and over time
- develop written materials to clarify roles and responsibilities for teachers, staff, and families
Case examples and question-and-answer sections in each chapter make the strategies easy to implement. And with approximately 25 photocopiable forms and sample letters, every phase of the planning process is easier — structuring the meetings, determining responsibilities, making decisions, involving families, and evaluating progress. An essential guidebook for program directors, administrators, and all their staff members, this book helps programs coordinate their services and plan transitions that ensure young children's school readiness.
What Do You Do with the Mad That You Feel? Activity Book
Format: Book
Author: Sharapan, Hedda
Publication Date: 2006
Brief Description:
Contains information, activities, and thoughts from Fred Rogers about helping young children learn to manage anger. Includes activities appropriate for each developmental stage across a variety of domains, plus booklists about anger for children and adults.
Focused Observations Book and DVD set
Format: Book and DVD Set
Author: Gronlund, Gaye, MA
Publication Date:
Brief Description:
Watch, listen, and learn!
Early childhood teachers like you observe children all day, whether you think of your job that way, or not. But with countless responsibilities, you sometimes think you don't have time to record children's important milestones. Focused Observations is a comprehensive resource with realistic—and time-conscious—observation techniques you can use in your classroom. Providing a new approach to a trusted practice, this valuable resource offers classroom-tested methods that help teachers assess children's development, understand their behavior, and develop a curriculum that addresses their capabilities and passions.
Extremely user-friendly, Focused Observations will provide answers to the most common questions about observation, including:
• Why should I observe children?
• What does effective observation look like?
• How do I fit observation in so that ....
Focused Portfolios Assessment Set
Format: Book and CD Set
Author: Gronlund, Gaye, MA
Publication Date:
Brief Description:
The Focused Portfolios™ Assessment Set will help you document children's discoveries and challenges, and adapt teaching styles and curriculum for each child in your care.
Offering a complete introduction to the Focused Portfolios™ method, the comprehensive guide offers an innovative method to accurately document children's growth and development and plan curriculum accordingly. Eight chapters outline four primary areas of development: Favorites, Friends, Family, and Developmental Milestones.
Serving as a companion to the book, The Focused Portfolios™ Electronic Companion CD is a user-friendly interactive software that includes all seventeen portfolio collection and organizer forms used in the Focused Portfolios™ assessment system.
This set is perfect for beginning or experienced teachers.
Ages and Stages learning activities
Format: CD
Author: Twombly, Elizabeth, Fink, Ginger
Publication Date:
Brief Description:
Enhance the growth and development of infants and young children with these fun, fast, and easy-to-use learning activities, available on CD-ROM or in a book of perforated photocopiable sheets. Developed to coordinate with the Ages & Stages Questionnaires® (ASQ) screening system, these inexpensive games and ideas for interaction can also be used independently. The activities address the same five developmental areas as ASQ — communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving, and personal-social — and help even the youngest children develop crucial early language and literacy skills. Early interventionists and other professionals can share these playful learning activities with parents of children who are either developing typically or need nonintensive support in one or more developmental areas.
With the Ages & Stages Learning Activities, parents and children will have a new set of games and interactions every 4 months between 1 month and 5 years. Each set provides parents with a short description of typical development and five to eight activities that help children progress in key developmental areas. The activities use safe, age-appropriate materials that most families have at home and will encourage close parent–child interactions. From simple games such as Funny Face Play (Communication, 1–4 months) and Bouncy Baby (Gross Motor, 4–8 months) to more advanced interactions such as Super Chef (Personal-Social, 48–54 months) and Lacing Cards (Fine Motor, 54–60 months), these creative activities are the perfect way for parents and children to learn and have fun together.
Planeando días apropiadas para el desarrollo
Format: DVD
Author: Twombly, Elizabeth, Fink, Ginger
Publication Date:
Brief Description:
The fundamentals of developmentally appropriate practice for all children are demonstrated. From the Child Care Collection. 28 min.
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