Author

Hirsh-Pasek, Kathy

Golinkoff, Roberta Michnick

Eyer, Diane E.

Edition

Pbk. ed.

Place of Publication

[Emmaus, PA]

Publisher

Rodale

Publication Date

2004

Physical Description

Paperback; xvii, 302 p.

Subject

Child Development

Play/Activities

Education. Schools

Abstract

A book that aims at proving that training preschoolers with flash cards and attempting to hurry intellectual development doesn't pay off. In fact, the authors claim, kids who are pressured early on to join the academic rat race don't fair any better than children who are allowed to take their time. Alarmed by the current trend toward creating baby Einsteins, the book urges parents to step back and practice the "Three R's: Reflect, Resist, and Recenter." Instead of pushing preschoolers into academically oriented programs that focus on early achievement, the authors suggest that children learn best through simple playtime, which enhances problem solving skills, attention span, social development and creativity. The authors walk parents through much of the recent research on the way children learn, debunking such myths as the Mozart effect, and pointing out that much learning unravels naturally, programmed through centuries of evolution.

ISBN

1594860688

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 300 HIR 2004

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Author

Gajewski, Nancy

Hirn, Polly

Mayo, Patty

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Eau Claire, WI

Publisher

Thinking Publications

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

Paperback, 403 p.

Subject

Child Development

Child Social Behaviour

Relationships

Young Adults Social Behaviour

Education. Schools

Abstract

Social Skill Strategies is a two-book, social-emotional curriculum for use with preadolescent and adolescent students. Teach 57 social communication skills using the reproducible student pages, structured activities, home assignments, and role-playing scenarios.

Book B (403 pages) teaches personal and peer relationship skills such as: peer pressure, making a complaint, making an accusation, feelings of others, dealing with anger, and accepting criticism.

Notes

Book B

ISBN

9781888222289

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CF 110 GAJ 2015b

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Author

Henkes, Kevin

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

HarperCollins Children's Books

Publication Date

2000

Physical Description

Hardcover ; [30 p.], illustrations

Subject

Anxiety

School

Fiction

Abstract

Wemberly worried about everything. Big things. Little things. And things in between. Then it was time for school to start. And Wemberly worried even more. If you ever worry (or know someone who does), this is the book for you.

ISBN

9780688170271

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CD 420 HEN 2000

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Author

Cook, Julia

Dufalla, Anita (illustrator)

Place of Publication

Chattanooga, TN

Publisher

National Center for Youth Issues

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

Softcover ; 32 p.

Subject

Fiction

Anxiety

School

Social Behaviour

Friendship

Abstract

Anxiety is a subjective sense of worry, apprehension, and/or fear. It is considered to be the number one health problem in America. Although quite common, anxiety disorders in children are often misdiagnosed and overlooked. Everyone feels fear, worry and apprehension from time to time, but when these feelings prevent a person from doing what he/she wants and/or needs to do, anxiety becomes a disability. This fun and humorous book addresses the problem of anxiety in a way that relates to children of all ages. It offers creative strategies for parents and teachers to use that can lessen the severity of anxiety. The goal of the book is to give children the tools needed to feel more in control of their anxiety. For those worries that are not in anyone's control (i.e. the weather,) a worry hat is introduced. A fun read for Wilmas of all ages!

Notes

Grades 2 to 5

ISBN

9781937870010

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CD 420 COO 2018

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