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Trece Davis and her husband James have homeschooled their 8 kids for the past 30 years using the concepts described in this book. Living Homeschool is the fruit of their journey. It is a combination of personal stories, practical advice, and creative ideas to inspire your own educational experience.

The past two decades have brought giant leaps in our understanding of how the brain works. But these discoveries—and all their exciting implications—have yet to make their way into most classrooms. With the concise and easily digestible Brain Words: How the Science of Reading Informs Teaching you will learn how children’s brains develop as they become readers and discover ways you can take concrete steps to promote this critical developmental passage.

Do you want to prepare your child for a secure financial future but feel overwhelmed by where to start? You’re not alone. Many parents share the same concern, juggling busy schedules and financial topics that seem too complex to teach. But here’s the good news: teaching kids about money can be simple, fun, and stress-free—even if you’re still learning yourself.

Great Minds and How to Grow Them is a handbook for parents that shows how they can grow the minds of their children and teenagers and guide them to success both at school and in life. The latest neurological and psychological research is proving that most children are capable of reaching high...

You want the best for your child, it’s true, and you might think that “the best” is gifting them with material things that will only bring momentary happiness. For those of you who can’t afford to do so, you see yourselves as failing parents. The truth is, what saves our children and what saves a family are the things that can’t be bought, but can only be taught, learned, and practiced.

Logra un Niño Más Feliz y Resiliente con la Terapia de Juego en Solo 30 Minutos al DíaDescubre cómo apoyar el desarrollo emocional y social de un niño a través del juego con estrategias prácticas que combinan diversión y objetivos terapéuticos. Perfecto para padres, terapeutas y educadores, este libro te guiará con actividades inclusivas que fomentan la confianza y el autocontrol.

¿Te sientes agotado por las constantes luchas, arrebatos emocionales y dificultades escolares? Criar a un niño con TDAH puede ser desafiante, pero con las estrategias adecuadas, puedes ayudarlo a prosperar. Este audiolibro es una guía práctica y accesible para entender y manejar el TDAH, brindándote herramientas efectivas para transformar los desafíos diarios en oportunidades de crecimiento. Tu hijo no está roto; simplemente piensa de manera diferente. Con el enfoque correcto, puedes ayudarlo a desarrollar su potencial y encontrar el éxito en su propio camino.

Conscious Parenting: Insights and Wisdom from a Veteran Kindergarten Teacher is a heartfelt and practical guide to navigating the joys and challenges of raising young children. Drawing on over 20 years of experience as a kindergarten teacher, John shares invaluable insights into child development, emotional resilience, and positive parenting strategies. This book provides parents and carers with tools to connect deeply with their children, foster emotional intelligence, and navigate challenging behaviours with empathy and confidence.

This book is about my experiences in schools (and now academies which were formerly schools but run differently), as well as different teachers I have worked with, and how this all impacts the pupils we teach. It is an honest account revealing what it is like to be an aspirational teacher, and the difficulties we really find in this profession, with unprofessionalism often rife, senior leaders not in control and pupil behaviour varying from excellent to dangerous and often a challenge to manage. All of this in schools that parents hold in high esteem.

Are you struggling to align parenting styles with your partner? Looking for trauma-informed strategies to help children build trust? You're not alone. Many parents face these challenges, but there’s hope. From Classroom to Living Room offers expert insights and practical strategies to guide you on this journey.

This beginner's guide to the Montessori Method of homeschooling for children ages two to six is written by parents who have embraced this method of educating their own children. It was written in hopes of simplifying the process for other parents and caregivers who are considering doing the same. The Montessori Method of education can best be described as an "Aid to Life" rather than a specific method of passing on academic objectives.

I am happy to share with you After the ABC’s? Snuffly Puppy Poems! A puppy, “last of the litter”, inspired this book. “Would we please take him?” He was most wonderful! As a 2ⁿᵈ grade teacher, I had looked for years to find a book that would make practicing letter combinations, like “th” in “then” a pleasure. Picturing Snuffly’s adventures and describing them in the rhythm and rhyme became my pleasure. Now Snuffly continues to explore his world in wonder, from bratwurst to gentle Ginger.

Alexander’s two brothers have money in their pockets. All he has are bus tokens. It isn’t fair. He had money last Sunday when his grandparents gave them each a dollar. Now it’s all gone. At first he was saving the money for a walkie-talkie. But saving money is hard. He bought gum with some of the money, and when it stopped tasting good, he had to buy more. Good-bye 15 cents. Then Eddie offered to rent him his snake for an hour, and he couldn’t pass up a chance like that....

The COVID-19 pandemic proved that reliable, high-quality childcare is more essential than ever, and center directors are the industry’s indisputable backbone. Learn how to become a director and what exactly a director does. Whether you call your program a mother’s-day-out, a preschool, an early childhood learning center, daycare, childcare, nursery, or school, you still need to have a good understanding of the daily roles and responsibilities of the administrator/director.

Dr. Maria Montessori was one of the principal female specialists in Italy in the late 1800s. Dr. Montessori didn't start with any biased strategy. Rather, she applied a similar goal and logical perception rehearses from her clinical preparing to perceive what connected with the children, to see how they learned and how she could encourage their learning. She drenched herself in instructive way of thinking, brain research, and human sciences, exploring different avenues regarding and refining instructive materials for these children.

Can You Hear Me Now? is a moving call to action based on author Pamela Furr's daily struggles and responsibilities as the mother of an autistic child and the founder of Puzzle Box Academy, a private school based in Florida dedicated to supporting children with autism. The book provides guidance, support, and advocacy for parents navigating the challenges of raising children with autism.

When the neighbors are forced to sell the farm, Chris is desperate to own the cows he has been milking. But Chris' Dad cannot cope with the idea! Then, one moonlit night, Chris sneaks out and follows the cow Petal on a wild rampage to...a mob of motherless cabbage patch babies. Will Chris get to keep his cows? Will he be able to look after this new crop of cabbage patch babies? Will their mothers ever come back?

Do you have children that seem to be far more unruly than their peers? Do they struggle to make friends or to know how to act when they are around other people? Do you find that they are always interrupting you or they are constantly causing problems for people around you? If so, then keep reading. In buying this audiobook and listening through it, you will find that you are guided through understanding precisely why these social skills matter and how to ensure that your child can develop them.

Be true to who you are! And stand up for others, that’s standing beautiful. Each one of us is different in our own unique way, and it’s those differences that make us beautiful. Come along on a whimsical journey as young Chloe and her friends hit the road to spread the news that we’re all...

The award-winning creator of Blue’s Clues, Super Why!, and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood shares the secret sauce behind her shows’ powerful, transformative results in the form of eleven research-based, foundational “clues” to ensure that preschoolers flourish academically, socially, and...