Childhood Education

In Free to Learn, developmental psychologist Peter Gray argues that our children, if free to pursue their own interests through play, will not only learn all they need to know but will do so with energy and passion....

This guide offers a step-by-step plan that helps parents cultivate daily routines so that they can turn life with toddlers into a mutually rich time of curiosity and learning....

A guide for parents to help children of all ages process the onslaught of unfiltered information in the digital age....

John Holt was the first to make clear that, for small children, "learning is as natural as breathing." In this delightful yet profound book, he looks at how we learn to talk, to read, to count, and to reason, and how we can nurture and encourage these natural abilities in our children....

The Formula reveals strategies on how you - regardless of race, class, or background - can help your children become the best they can be and shows ways to maximize their chances for happy and purposeful lives....

Play is how children explore, discover, fail, succeed, socialize, and flourish. It is a fundamental element of the human condition. It's the key to giving schoolchildren skills they need to succeed....

Teach Your Own helped launch the homeschooling movement; now, its timeless and revolutionary message of recognizing the ways children come to understand the world has been updated for today’s environment....

Inspirational words on parenting from the beloved Fred Rogers....

Written by and for preteens, this uplifting collection of stories touches on the emotions and situations we experience every day....

A counselor and popular Washington Post contributor offers a new take on grades 6-8 as a distinct developmental phase - and the perfect time to set up kids to thrive....

The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie off to the mountains of Africa....

Author Julie Bogart distills decades of experience to present a joyful and accessible approach to homeschooling that harnesses children’s natural curiosity and makes learning a part of everyday life, whether they’re in elementary or high school....

Gregor is summoned back to the Underland by the terms of a second prophecy....

A prophecy calls for Gregor and Boots to help ward off a plague....

Ella of Frell wants nothing more than to be free of Lucinda's gift of obedience and feel that she belongs to herself...

Just when Mia thought she had the whole Princess thing under control...

Every parent and teacher wants to give his or her children the best education possible. They hope that the teaching they provide is a joyful adventure, a celebration of life, and preparation for living. But sadly, most education today falls short of this goal....

Here is a timeless and wonderful collection from the best sources of fairy tales: Hans Christian Andersen, Charles Perrault, the Brothers Grimm, and Antoine Galland....

This is the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea....

The Well-Trained Mind will instruct you, step by step, on how to give your child an academically rigorous, comprehensive education from preschool through high school....

Arthur Penhaligon is not supposed to be a hero....

Hundreds of thousands of teachers have used this highly practical guide to help K-12 students enlarge their vocabulary and get involved in noticing, understanding, and using new words....

Those who have made the decision to homeschool their children have done so out of great love for them and a desire to provide them an excellent education....

Jack and Annie are off on another adventure! This time they are sent to ancient Greece, where a very important event is taking place: the Olympic Games....

This book is your invitation to an adventure, a call to turn a corner on your already incredible journey of parenting and let Leah Boden show you the fresh face of an age-old perspective on motherhood, childhood, and education....

Kids love to ask questions, and this collection has the answers! Full of fun facts about astounding animal varieties, habitats, and abilities of favorite members of the animal kingdom, each second has more for kids to learn! The easy-to-understand answers will keep kids wanting to learn more. This 5-book collection includes Birds of Prey, Sharks, Wild Cats, Wolves, and Predators.

Kids love to ask questions, and this collection has the answers! Full of fun facts about astounding animal varieties, habitats, and abilities of favorite members of the animal kingdom, each second has more for kids to learn! The easy-to-understand answers will keep kids wanting to learn more. This 3-book collection includes Snakes, Lizards, and Crocodiles.

Kids love to ask questions, and this collection has the answers! Full of fun facts about astounding animal varieties, habitats, and abilities of favorite members of the animal kingdom, each second has more for kids to learn! The easy-to-understand answers will keep kids wanting to learn more. This 3-book collection includes Spiders, Insects, and Butterflies.

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.

Dieses Hörbuch ist eine Dokumentation zum Thema «Projektpädagogik». Und es beschreibt die «Story» der Luzerner Privatschule «Projektklasse», die seit 2011 das Thema Schule «rundum anders» anpackt. «Projektpädagogik – made by Projektklasse»! Alles ist Projekt. Und: Wir rücken die Interessen der Kinder und der Jugendlichen ins Zentrum des Schulalltags. Deshalb der Slogan: «Wenn Interesse Schule macht». Die Entdeckung und Definition der eigenen Interessen spielen im Leben von jungen Menschen einen großartigen Steilpass.

New and experienced homeschoolers looking for support, as well as educators, psychologists, and others who work with homeschooled children will love the clear, evidence-backed, and conversational information in Homeschool Rising.

Rooted in humorous stories distilled with bits of sagely honest advice, The Journey goes beyond the well-chronicled college admissions madness and cuts to the core of parental angst with concrete suggestions for preparing children for a competitive and rapidly changing world.

Schulleiterin und Digitalexpertin Silke Müller warnt davor, Kinder mit künstlichen Intelligenzen allein zu lassen. In ihrem aufrüttelnden Buch analysiert sie, was die KI-Revolution für Bildung und Erziehung bedeutet und gibt praktischen Rat, wie Eltern ihre Kinder schützen und kompetent begleiten.

Sometimes the hardest part about teaching writing is getting students to write at all. Kelly Boswell reminds us that every writer is reluctant to write at some point. It’s the conditions–not the kids–that determine success. In Every Kid A Writer, Kelly provides six field-tested strategies to get everyone in the classroom writing with energy and enthusiasm.

さあ、「折れない心」の親になろう。

中学受験生を見守る親御さんから実際に寄せられた12の相談と、36のメンタルエクササイズによって、どんなにしんどいときでも子どもを動揺させない心の柔軟性を身につける。

"Demokratie darf kein Luxus sein. Sondern Grundlage von allem – in unseren Schulen und in unserer Gesellschaft. Dafür werde ich kämpfen wie eine Löwin." Die Psychologin und Bildungspolitikerin Marina Weisband ist davon überzeugt, dass Demokratie gelernt werden muss. Sie nur zu wollen, reicht definitiv nicht aus. Mit Demokratieförderung kann gar nicht früh genug begonnen werden, deshalb geht Marina Weisband in Schulen und arbeitet in verschiedenen Projekten mit Kindern und Jugendlichen. Denn unsere Schulen sind derzeit nicht gut aufgestellt. Viel zu selten bieten sie Gestaltungsspielraum.

"Profe Danny" es un profesor de Educación Infantil muy conocido en Instagram ―cuenta con 90.300 seguidores― y en TikTok ―¡300.100 seguidores!― porque explica con claridad las realidades del día a día de la Educación Infantil y ofrece explicaciones, consejos, ejercicios, manualidades y todo tipo de tips sobre cómo abordar de una manera sana, igualitaria y divertida esta etapa intensa y crucial para los niños y sus familias.

In Reclaiming Education, parents are equipped with practical and immediately useful tools to work in partnership with their children to identify and develop their learning styles and strengths. If you want to help learners build the kind of confidence that inspires lifelong learning, get them involved in the solutions for their own success.

¿Cuántas veces hemos escuchado un comentario racista en nuestro entorno? ¿Cuántas veces hemos repetido una frase hecha llena de prejuicios? ¿Cuántos casos de acoso, burlas y desigualdad conocemos en la escuela? Son situaciones que nos parecen lejanas e inofensivas pero que sin embargo dejan una huella significativa en la sociedad y forman parte de nuestro día a día. Como familias, como educadores y como personas que habitamos este mundo, nos preocupamos por la infancia. Sin embargo, no basta.

With all the pressures that educators are under, it's easy to cut corners when it comes time to write IEPs. The Intentional IEP equips you with the resources you need to feel confident in approaching IEPs the right way, including prioritizing the many competing demands you face so you can find the capacity to show up for your students.