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Building brains : 600 activity ideas for young children / by Gellens, Suzanne,author.(CARDINAL)811532;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 143-145) and index.Brain development -- Development of the senses -- Emotional development -- Social development -- Physical development -- Cognitive and language development of infants and toddlers -- Cognitive and language development of preschoolers -- Emergent literacy in preschoolers -- Lessons to be learned from brain research.Building Brains expands young children's learning with six hundred brain-based, developmentally appropriate activity ideas. It combines the latest information on brain development with activities that support children's learning and enrich any early childhood curriculum. Rather than step-by-step activities, Building Brains is filled with open-ended ideas that early childhood professionals can execute in a variety of ways, depending on children's needs and interests. Ideas are organized by age-from age zero to five-and learning domains.
Subjects: Early childhood education; Creative activities and seat work.; Child development.; Learning, Psychology of.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Supporting young children with communication problems / by Kersner, Myra.(CARDINAL)810137; Wright, Jannet A.(CARDINAL)810888;
"Now in its fourth edition, this invaluable guide to understanding and helping children whose speech and/or language is delayed or impaired has been completely revised and updated, and provides readers with: - Practical advice on how to recognise communication problems - Strategies for supporting children with speech, language and communication needs - Best practice guide for parents and professionals working in partnership - Contributions from a wide-range of specialist speech and language therapists Reflecting new developments and current practice, this book is of interest to parents, early years' practitioners, students in education and speech and language therapy, and anyone interested in pursuing a career with young children in the foundation years. It assumes no prior knowledge and includes a range of practical suggestions for dealing with children with all kinds of communication difficulties"--Speech, Language and Communication Problems in Young Children -- The Development of Communication : Speech and Language Acquisition -- Recognising Hearing Problems -- How to Recognise Speech, Language and Communication Problems -- Working with Parents -- Stammering and Early Dysfluency in Young Children -- Links between Social, Mental and Emotional Health Difficulties, and Communication Needs -- Autism Spectrum Disorders -- Language Programmes -- Supporting Young Children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
Subjects: Speech disorders in children.; Speech therapy for children.; Language disorders in children.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Amazing feelings [board book] / by Bardaus, Anna W.,author.(CARDINAL)625212; Smith, Janie,designer.(CARDINAL)851322;
Q & A format with images of children exhibiting different emotions provides readers with a safe and fun way to build emotion language.AD310L
Subjects: Board books.; Emotions;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Feelings and emotions / by Petelinsek, Kathleen,author,illustrator.(CARDINAL)462780;
"Young readers will be absolutely thrilled when they learn a variety of signs to help them express how they feel. Happiness, excitement, and amazement are simply a few of the emotions that kids experience--and will know how to sign--when they finish reading this book." --510L
Subjects: American Sign Language; Emotions;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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A framework for understanding poverty / by Payne, Ruby K.,author.(CARDINAL)635465;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-193) and index.Definitions and resources -- The role of language and story -- Hidden rules among classes -- Characteristics of generational poverty -- Role models and emotional resources -- Support systems -- Discipline -- Instruction and improving achievement -- Creating relationships.A Framework for Understanding Poverty was Dr. Ruby Payne's first book and the first book RFT Publishing Co. (now aha! Process, Inc.) published. It is fitting that the book and the company's history are intertwined. The central goal of the company is educating people about the differences that separate economic classes and then teaching them skills to bridge those gulfs. Framework is the method that delivers that message. Ruby's thesis for Framework is simple. Individuals accustomed to personal poverty think and act differently from people in the middle and upper economic classes. Most teachers today come from middle-class backgrounds. Economic class differences, in an educational setting, often make both teaching and learning challenging. Too often, teachers don't understand why a student from poverty is chronically acting out or is not grasping a concept even after repeated explanations. At the same time, the student doesn't understand what he/she is expected to produce and why. Ruby discusses at length the social cues or "hidden rules" that govern how we think and interact in society - and the significance of those rules in a classroom. Framework also illuminates differences between generational poverty and situational poverty. Ruby explains the "voices" that all of us use to project ourselves to the outside world and how poverty can affect those voices. Through the use of realistic teaching scenarios, Ruby focuses attention on sources of support, or resources, which might or might not be present in a student's life. Resources are important assets - things like mental stability, emotional support, and physical health - and the more resources students have in their lives, the better able they'll be to achieve their goals. Framework is a teacher's book. It draws on years of experience in multiple school systems, along with a wide range of academic positions. In this groundbreaking work Ruby Payne matter-of-factly presents the issues central to teaching students from poverty, then takes a pivotal next step by offering proven tools educators can use immediately to improve the quality of instruction in their classrooms.
Subjects: Poor; People with social disabilities; Poor; People with social disabilities; Poverty; Social classes; Poverty.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 6
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How to be human : an autistic man's guide to life / by Fleming, Jory,author.; Winik, Lyric Wallwork,1966-author.;
Diagnosis: autism -- Brain space -- Energy and memory -- Emotional distancing -- Language barriers -- Language disconnect -- Personality is a choice -- Things that matter -- One word: love."A remarkable and unforgettable memoir from the first man with autism to attend Oxford on a Rhodes scholarship, revealing what life is really like inside a world constructed for neurotypical minds while celebrating the many gifts of being different"--Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-178).As a child, Fleming was wracked by uncontrollable tantrums, had no tolerance for people, and couldn't manage the outside world. Slightly more than a decade later, he was bound for England, selected to attend one of the world's premier universities. Here, through a series of personal conversations with Winik, he makes a compelling case for logical empathy based on rational thought, asks why we tolerate friends who see us as a means to an end, and explains why he believes personality is a choice. And he discusses how, after many hardships, he maintains a deep, abiding faith in his Creator. -- adapted from jacket
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Fleming, Jory; Autism.; Autistic people; College students; Autistic people; Autistic people;
Available copies: 13 / Total copies: 13
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STEP into storytime : using StoryTime Effective Practice to strengthen the development of newborns to five-year-olds / by Ghoting, Saroj Nadkarni,author.(CARDINAL)275439; Klatt, Kathy Fling,author.(CARDINAL)406980;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-340) and index.Storytime effective practice (STEP) -- STEP and developmentally appropriate practice -- STEP and intentionality -- STEP and scaffolding -- Emotional and social development -- Cognitive development -- Physical development -- Language and literacy development -- Mixed-age storytimes : spanning the ages -- Traditional mixed-age storytimes -- Sequential mixed-age storytimes.There are challenges to creating programs for mixed-age groups over a wide range of developmental stages, while keeping these programs "age appropriate" and engaging the children. This book offers the background knowledge and framework to use as a springboard for understanding the complexity of interactions with children, and for increasing your own creativity as you plan and present storytimes.
Subjects: Children's libraries; Storytelling; Libraries and preschool children; Libraries and caregivers; Preschool children; Early childhood education;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 6
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This is the voice / by Colapinto, John,1958-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-301) and index.Introduction: Personally speaking -- Baby talk -- Origins -- Emotion -- Language -- Sex and gender -- The voice in society -- The voice of leadership & persuasion -- Swan song."A New York Times bestselling writer explores what our unique sonic signature reveals about our species, our culture, and each one of us. Finally, a vital topic that has never had its own book gets its due"--
Subjects: Oral communication; Speech and social status.; Voice; Voice.;
Available copies: 15 / Total copies: 16
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Gleam / by Kennedy, Raven,author.;
"Book 3 of this adult fantasy series continues in this epic story inspired by the myth of King Midas, fae, fated romance, and insurmountable greed ... King Midas made me the woman I am today. Notorious. Unattainable. His. The thing about being confined is that you believe it's to keep the bad out ... Until you realize it's about keeping you in. I'm now in a strange kingdom surrounded by liars, with no allies of my own, but I won't sit idly by and let myself wither. No, there's something that's bloomed from the pit of my repression. Something dark. Something angry. But the last thing I expected was for my anger to call out to him. King Ravinger. He's sinister and powerful and entirely too seductive. I've learned my lesson with trusting manipulative kings, so why does my chest constrict every time he's near? I need to tread carefully, or I'm at risk of losing much more than just my freedom. Regret and revenge war inside of me, and I need to figure out a plan fast before I get tangled up in the schemes of kings and queens. Because I won't be caught in a cage again. No, this time, it'll be me setting the trap ... I just hope my heart comes out of this unscathed"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Romance fiction.; Kings and rulers; Women prisoners; Revenge; Manipulative behavior; Sexual abuse victims; Fairies; Imaginary places;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Asperger's syndrome : a guide for parents and professionals / by Attwood, Tony.(CARDINAL)654919;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 202-215) and index.Diagnosis -- Social behaviour -- Language -- Interests and routine -- Motor clumsiness -- Cognition -- Sensory sensitivity -- Frequently asked questions -- Appendix I Resource material on emotions and friendships -- Appendix II How do you feel today? -- Appendix III Diagnostic criteria.
Subjects: Asperger's syndrome.; Autism.; Parenting.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 7
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