a leaders guide to what young children need to succeed

A Leader's Guide to What Young Children Need to Succeed:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Roehlkepartain, Jolene L. / Leffert, Nancy, PUBLISHER: Free Spirit Publishing, The "Leader's Guide" includes five ready-to-use workshops, all adaptable for different audiences, and 50 reproducible handout masters.

Fun with the Food Pyramid for Kids: #1 Children's Guide to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Roby, George / Khavarian, Nacim / Hofmann, Drew, PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, Fun With the Food Pyramid For Kids is the new version of the USDA food pyramid, formatted and designed for young readers between the ages of 4 and 13. This book is a colorful and entertaining guide for children to learn what foods make up the food pyramid, what portion sizes to eat in each age group, how they are grown and made, fun and healthy recipes, daily physical activities, fun food riddles, and much more.

How to Raise Children of Destiny

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morgan, Patricia, PUBLISHER: Whitaker House, God has a divine plan for this generation, a plan for the children on this earth. This groundbreaking book reveals the link between the rise of young prophets, priests, and kings in the body of Christ and the God-ordained heads of nations, spiritual leaders, and deliverers responsible for the salvation of a generation. Dr. Patricia Morgan calls godly parents to train their children to be the next generation of leaders and to teach them the strength and power that is found in the covenant promises of the God of their fathers

What Is a Lever?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Douglas, Lloyd G., PUBLISHER: Children's Press(CT), Full-color photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the fundamentals of what makes things go in this first introduction to the mechanics that drive simple machines.

The Way to Write for Children: An Introduction to the Craft

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Aiken, Joan, PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Griffin, In addressing "the way to write for children," Joan Aiken starts at the beginning. Is writing a children's book as simple as it looks? Do you want to write for children or about them? Do you want to write a picture book for young children, a book for new readers, or a chapter book for preteens? Why is Beatrix Potter so beloved? E. Nesbit? A. A. Milne? Maurice Sendak? After more than fifteen years as a writing shelf classic, "The Way to Write for Children" has been completely revised and updated. From analysis of what makes the best-loved children's books so successful, to where to look for inspiration, to practical advice on how to structure a plot, Aiken delivers an extremely useful book for anyone who's ever considered writing a children's book.

World, World, What Can I Do?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hazen, Barbara Shook / Tugeau, Christina / Leibold, Margaret, PUBLISHER: Morehouse Publishing, Encourages young children to care about and for the world, starting with the locations they know best: playgrounds, beaches, campsites, fields, sidewalks. It also inspires children to act kindly toward their fellow creatures on this earth.

How to Succeed in Life: Ideas and Principles They Dont Teach

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Grossman, Ned, PUBLISHER: Diamond Publishing Company (OH), How to Succeed In Life, Ideas and Principles They Dont Teach In School is an easy-reference guide that simplifies and demystifies the secrets of how to attain success and happiness. The down-to-earth style inspires the reader and listener to follow the authors advice.

The Bilingual Family: A Handbook for Parents

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Esch-Harding, Edith / Riley, Philip / Harding-Esch, Edith, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, First published in , The Bilingual Family has provided thousands of parents with the information and advice they need to make informed decisions about what language policy to adopt with their children. This second edition contains updated references and new entries to the alphabetical reference guide.

40 Days to Your Best Life for Single Moms

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Honor Books, PUBLISHER: Honor Books, No matter their race or background, single moms everywhere share a common purpose: to raise healthy, happy, well-adjusted children. What two parents struggle to accomplish you must do a lone--but you are never truly alone. The Lord is with you and wants to be a husband to you and a father to your children. It's for you that we've created "40 Days to Your Best Life." This 40-day journey, written by a single mom for single moms, will uplift and prepare you to discover what your best life looks like. Let this inspiring devotional be the boost you need to start living the rich and meaningful life your Creator intended you to live. Encouraging scriptures, motivational stories, and inspiring quotations have been compiled especially for you. Whether you're young or old, divorced or never married, this 40-day devotional will cheer, comfort, and sustain you.

Bryce Canyon National Park

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Peterson, David, PUBLISHER: Children's Press(CT), Completely redesigned for today's young investigative reader, True Books are an indispensable addition to any collection. Each book guides readers through the facts that nurture their need to know.

Understanding the Purpose and Power of Woman

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Munroe, Myles, PUBLISHER: Whitaker House, To live successfully in the world, women need to know who they are and what role they play today. They need a new awareness of who they are, and new skills to meet today's challenges. Best-selling author Myles Munroe examines societies' attitudes toward women and helps women to discover who they are. He addresses vital issues such as: Are women and men equal? What are the purpose and design of the woman? Are women meant to be leaders? Whether you are a woman or a man, married or single, this book will help you to understand the woman as she was meant to be.

The Essential Guide to Children's Books and Their Creators

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Silvey, Anita, PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), Upon publication, Children's Books and Their Creators, Anita Silvey's comprehensive survey of contemporary children's literature, was called "an invaluable reference... and] a wonderful resource" (Christian Science Monitor) and garnered unanimous praise from librarians, educators, and specialists interested in the world of writing for children. Now The Essential Guide to Children's Books and Their Creators assembles the best of that volume in one handy, affordable reference, geared specifically to parents, educators, and students. This new volume introduces readers to the wealth of children's literature by focusing on the essentials -- the best books for children, the ones that inform, impress, and, most important, excite young readers. Updated to include newcomers such as J. K. Rowling and Lemony Snicket and to cover the very latest on publishing and educational trends, this edition features more than 475 entries on the best-loved children's authors and illustrators, numerous essays on social and historical issues, thirty personal glimpses into craft by well-known writers, illustrators, and critics, and invaluable reading lists by category. The Essential Guide to Children's Books and Their Creators summarizes the canon of contemporary children's literature, in a practical guide essential for anyone choosing a book for or working with children.

Networking: A Beginner's Guide, Fourth Edition

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hallberg, Bruce / Hallberg Bruce, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media, Here is an unparalleled introduction to networking, offering easy-to-follow details on design and configuration, hardware, networking protocols, remote access, and security. This updated guide contains expanded coverage of wireless networking, the latest Windows and Linux releases, and security measures. New networking professionals will first learn what they need to know about network technology, and then how to apply that knowledge to set up, manage, and secure networks.

Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gottman, John M. / Goleman, Daniel P. / de Claire, Joan, PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster, "Intelligence That Comes from the Heart" Every parent knows the importance of equipping children with the intellectual skills they need to succeed in school and life. But children also need to master their emotions. "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" is a guide to teaching children to understand and regulate their emotional world. And as acclaimed psychologist and researcher John Gottman shows, once they master this important life skill, emotionally intelligent children will enjoy increased self-confidence, greater physical health, better performance in school, and healthier social relationships. "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" will equip parents with a five-step "emotion coaching" process that teaches how to: * Be aware of a child's emotions * Recognize emotional expression as an opportunity for intimacy and teaching * Listen empathetically and validate a child's feelings * Label emotions in words a child can understand * Help a child come up with an appropriate way to solve a problem or deal with an upsetting issue or situation Written for parents of children of all ages, "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" will enrich the bonds between parent and child and contribute immeasurably to the development of a generation of emotionally healthy adults.

Expert Witness Handbook (2e, CL

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Poynter, Dan, PUBLISHER: Para Publishing, Now in a revised and updated edition, this useful guide explains how to succeed as an expert witness -- In the 18 million lawsuits filed each year, at least two expert witnesses are needed to explain what happened or what should have happened Veteran expert witness Dan Poynter describes the exact qualifications for the job, what an expert witness does, how to prepare effective testimony, how to answer hard questions, and what to charge clients. Peer-reviewed by more than 30 experts, attorneys, judges, and law professors, the new edition also includes a glossary of legal terms and a resource list of books, periodicals, and organizations.

What Teachers Need to Know about Children At-Risk

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Frieman, Barry B. / Frieman Barry, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Langua, What do I do if I have an at-risk child in my classroom? As classrooms become more and more inclusive (including children with special needs in mainstream classrooms), today's teachers need to have a strong background in the at-risk area. This text supplies practical solutions for how to address the needs of at-risk children effectively in the classroom. And it provides in-depth coverage of conditions that put children at risk. Each at-risk condition (e.g., homelessness, and recent immigrants) is examined by how it affects children at various developmental stages and how it affects the families. Hands-on suggestions in each chapter show how the classroom teacher can accommodate children living in these at-risk conditions. The text's short length and inexpensive price make it an ideal supplement for a variety of Education courses. "What Teachers Need to Know about Children At Risk" is a book that students will want to bring with them into their own classrooms as a reference tool when they begin teaching. The text's comprehensive coverage also allows it to be used as a main text for a course specifically on at-risk children.

What's the Time, Missie Mouse?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Munro, Maisie / Broekstra, Lorette, PUBLISHER: Little Hare Books, At each hour of the day, it's time to do something different. In the morning it is time to eat breakfast, in the afternoon it is time to play, and at night it is time to sleep. This engaging look at the concept of time features flaps that allow young readers to guess what activity the charming Missie Mouse is up to The cover of the book includes clock hands that introduce time to very young.

Safe Kids, Smart Parents: What Parents Need to Know to Keep

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bailey, Rebecca, PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster, The go-to expert on child safety and therapist to Jaycee Dugard tells parents how to keep their kids, toddlers to teens, safe, with a Foreword by Terry Probyn, Jaycee's mother. Every parent asks themselves: "Is my child safe? How can I make her safer? What do I need to know?" Whether their children are six or sixteen, whether they live in a rural town, suburb, or a bustling city, all parents worry about threats--from cyber-bullying to exploitation and abduction. What should they tell their children and when? What practical steps can they take to reduce the risks and keep their kids safe? Dr. Rebecca Bailey, with the assistance of her sister, Elizabeth, gives easily understood, easily followed answers in "Safe Kids, Smart Parents." This accessible, authoritative guide to child safety empowers all parents in a practical and personable way. It offers: - an easy to follow Safety List, - games like "be a Lert" to play with younger children, - the Safety Algorithm to help kids of all ages learn to critically assess situations and take steps that will keep children safer - and many more resources "Safe Kids, Smart Parents" builds on Dr. Bailey's years of experience as a family psychologist helping real families deal with real situations. From abduction to abuse, Bailey explains how parents can speak to their kids about troubling topics while building their self-esteem and teaching them how to protect themselves. A smart, comprehensive, and accessible resource, " Safe Kids, Smart Parents" is the most important book a parent can own.

Growing Up a Friend of Jesus: A Guide to Discipleship for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Darcy-Berube, Francoise / Berube, John-Paul, PUBLISHER: Samuel French, Growing Up a Friend of Jesus addresses the concerns of many parents, catechists, and pastors who are asking, "What can we do to help our children continue to grow in faith after the "intensive care" of sacramental preparation?" Using a dynamic blend of stories and activities, this fully illustrated book provides children 8 to 11 years old with a practical guide for their daily apprenticeship of the Christian way of life. This book offers children an ongoing initiation to a personal life of prayer in a variety of ways suited to their stage of development, it gives parents a practical tool to initiate intimate conversations with their children about their faith, their problems, their values and concerns. It offers families a wealth of ideas for simple but meaningful and enjoyable family activities.

The Art of Digital Photography: Step Guide to Creating and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ang, Tom, PUBLISHER: Amphoto Books, This authoritative guide to the world of digital photography brings together in one volume all the helpful instruction camera artists need to update their skills and use exciting new technology to create successful images.

Fun with Cooking

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Williams, Judy, PUBLISHER: Southwater Publishing, Fun with Cooking provides children with the means of creating their own culinary feasts and all the information they need to get started; including safety tips on what to do and what not to do in the kitchen, plus lots of information about tools and equipment. Every recipe is clearly illustrated with step-by-step photographs and safe, easy-to-follow instructions. They range from the simplest of ideas to those that require a little more experience and, therefore, appeal to all ages and abilities. All the essential cooking techniques have been included in one recipe or another, so children will learn lots of useful skills. There is a guide to cooking terms so the different techniques will be easy to understand and this is accompanied by useful tips and helpful hints throughout. With its wide range of recipes, easy-to-read style and practical approach, Fun with Cooking guarantees hours of creative -- and of course, tasty -- fun for kids of all ages.

Maisy's ABC

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cousins, Lucy / Farlow / Wiseman, Lisa, PUBLISHER: Candlewick Press (MA), Children will now flip as Maisy parades through the alphabet. With tabs to pull and flaps to lift, and bright, bold art, Maisy's ABC is an irresistible introduction to letters and letter sounds just right for very young children.

What Every Parent Needs to Know about Standardized Tests:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harris, Joseph, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Companies, A survival guide for parents who want to put their children's standardized tests in perspective Each year, school systems around the country administer standardized assessment and achievement tests to millions of children. Because they fear--often correctly--that the results of these tests will profoundly affect their children's future, many parents regard standardized tests with apprehension, confusion, and even panic. Written by a leading authority on the subject, this book demystifies standardized tests for parents and arms them with the knowledge they need to help their kids score high. Psychologist Joseph Harris explains, in plain English, what standardized testing is all about, clarifying the sometimes puzzling distinctions among assessment, achievement, and aptitude tests. He takes a close look at each of the commonly administered tests, explaining what various test scores mean, how to interpret test results, how to compare results from different tests, and how to use test results to help optimize a child's learning experience. He also provides helpful advice and guidance for parents of gifted and special-needs children. Covers these major tests: Iowa Test of Basic Skills California Achievement Tests Metropolitan Achievement Test Terra Nova

Take Care with Yourself: A Young Person's Guide to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: White, Laurie A. / Spencer, Steven L., PUBLISHER: Jist Publishing, Simple text and thoughtful illustrations help children understand what abuse is and learn that there are people who will help them take care.

Margarete Steiff: Toy Maker

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Greene, Carol / Dobson, Steven, PUBLISHER: Children's Press(CT), Young children can now enjoy a biography series written just for them. "Rookie Biographies" introduce the beginning reader to interesting people who helped shape history. With short, easy-to-understand text, historical photos, and eye-catching illustrations, these introductory biographies will motivate children into wanting to learn more about noted individuals. Each book includes a index.

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