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The hungry mind : the origins of curiosity in childhood / by Engel, Susan L.,1959-author.(CARDINAL)408503;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Capturing curiosity -- Safe havens and expeditions -- The conversationalist -- Invitations and prohibitions -- Curiosity goes to school -- What fuels learning -- The gossip -- The uses of time and solitude -- Cultivating curiosity.
Subjects: Curiosity in children.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Montessori toddler : a comprehensive and practical guide for parents foster indepenced, nurtuing curiosity, and encourage holistic development in your little one / by Staggs, Katherine,author.;
"Unlock your toddler's full potential with Montessori Principles - your essential guide to cultivate independence, curiosity, and holistic growth! Are you read to empower your toddler with lifelong skills for success? Want to create a nuturing environment where your little one thrives and explores the world with confidence? Discover the transformative power of Montessori education with "Montessori Toddler," an internationally acclaimed and comprehensive guide crafted to help parents unlock their child's full potential. From fostering independence to nurturing curiosity, this practical book provides the tools and insights needed to create an enriching environment for your little one's holistic development." --
Subjects: Toddlers.; Curiosity in children.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Step forward with curiosity / by Welbourn, Shannon,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.What is curiosity? -- Why is curiosity important? -- Biography -- Curiosity in action at home -- Curiosity in action at school -- Curiosity in action in your community -- Self-directed curiosity -- Troubleshooting -- Encouraging curiosity in others."Without curiosity, we may never have known the world's greatest inventions or discovered its most amazing places. This empowering title offers helpful ideas, practical tips, and inspiring stories about how being curious about the world around you can help you reach your goals. Inspirational stories of individuals show how their curiosity led them to regularly ask questions and seek answers leading them to uncover new and exciting things. Learn how to make curiosity a habit that will help you step forward."--
Subjects: Juvenile works.; Juvenile works.; Literature.; Curiosity in children; Curiosity; Curiosity in children.; Curiosity.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Raising awe-seekers : how the science of wonder helps our kids thrive / by Kris, Deborah Farmer,author.(CARDINAL)887007;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The wonder of nature -- The wonder of music -- The wonder of art -- The wonder of big questions -- The wonder of belonging -- The wonder of the circle of life -- The wonder of human kindness."This book explores how awe and wonder can and should be a part of every childhood, and how becoming an awe-seeker can change readers' lives and their parenting in profound and concrete ways. Structured around seven of the most common sources of awe identified by researchers, this book breaks down the science of awe, connecting the research to child development and anchoring it with four of Farmer Kris's parenting tenets. Included are stories and observations from the author's life, words from other parents and from young people themselves, and concrete strategies and resources to help readers take what they've learned, apply it to their parenting, and share their wonder with their children"--
Subjects: Wonder in children.; Curiosity in children.; Child rearing.; Parenting.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 7
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Little Miss Curious / by Hargreaves, Roger,1935-1988.(CARDINAL)520861;
Little Miss Curious is a curious sort of person. Her house and her garden are curious looking and she has a very curious nature.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Fiction.; Curiosity in children; Eccentrics and eccentricities;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Thrivers : the surprising reasons why some kids struggle and others shine / by Borba, Michele,author.(CARDINAL)721625;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-287) and index.Introduction: Running on empty: we're raising a generation of strivers, not thrivers -- Nurturing heart. Self-confidence: thrivers focus on "who," not "what" ; Empathy: thrivers think "we," not "me" -- Developing mind. Self-control: thrivers can think straight and put the brakes on impulses ; Integrity: thrivers have a strong moral code and stick to it ; Curiosity: thrivers are out-of-the-box thinkers -- Cultivating will. Perseverance: thrivers finish what they start and don't need gold stars ; Optimism: thrivers find the silver lining -- Epilogue."The bestselling author of UnSelfie explains why the old markers of accomplishment (grades, test scores) are no longer reliable predictors of success in the 21st century -- and offers 7 teachable traits that will safeguard our kids for the future"--
Subjects: Informational works.; Self-confidence in children.; Empathy in children.; Integrity.; Curiosity in children.; Perseveration (Psychology); Optimism in children.; Parenting.;
Available copies: 12 / Total copies: 14
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The indoor epidemic : how parents, teachers, and kids can start an outdoor revolution / by Shonstrom, Erik,author.(CARDINAL)412617;
Includes bibliographical references.The curse of the corner office -- Paleoeducation -- Feral psychology -- The outdoor body -- Reading the wild -- Outside the inbox -- Humanimal -- Are you experienced? -- The right to outdoor play -- Enkidu's lament.Using groundbreaking research and diverse interdisciplinary evidence, The Indoor Epidemic explores what we've lost with the great migration indoors, and how it affects our schools, our children, and ourselves.
Subjects: Outdoor education.; Outdoor recreation for children.; Education; Curiosity in children.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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The learning household : how to help your child get more out of school / by Bain, Ken,author.(CARDINAL)278293; Bain, Marsha Marshall,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-269) and index.Spark Curiosity -- Helping Your Kids Deal with Failure (and Success) -- Creating a Home that Supports Learning -- Fostering a Creative Mindset -- Preparing Your Children for the Slings and Arrows of School -- Helping Your Kids Get a Higher Education TheyCan Use."Children are eager learners, but many find school alienating. How can parents nurture kids' natural curiosity? Educators Ken Bain and Marsha Marshall Bain show that by creating a "learning household" that encourages creativity and resourcefulness, parents can help bring the joy of learning back to the classroom"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Home and school.; Education; Curiosity in children.; Learning.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 7
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Awaking wonder : opening your child's heart to the beauty of learning / by Clarkson, Sally,author.(CARDINAL)672025;
Includes bibliographical references.A letter to the reader -- A wonderful beginning -- Committing to a wonderful life of learning -- A wonder-filled mentor -- Mentoring with love and lifegiving influence -- Forming faith through imagination and wonder -- Heartfelt faith that never stops growing -- A wonder-filled mind that pursues treasures of knowledge -- Wonderful moral muscle: imagining character and virtue -- Creating wonder-filled culture shapers -- The battle and joy of shaping a wonder-filled home -- Securing wonderful rhythms, routines, and rituals -- Never-ending wonder for lifelong learning."In our outcome-based, technologically driven society, it is easy to lose sight of the innocence and uniqueness of each child. Sally Clarkson helps parents unearth the hidden potential of their child's imagination, learning capacity, and ability to engage authentically with the world using the same principles that guided her"--
Subjects: Learning; Imagination in children; Curiosity in children; Wonder in children; Christian education;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 10
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Marcelo, martello, marshmallow / by Rocha, Ruth,Author(DLC)n 83065929 ; Matsusaki, Ana,IllustratorAuthor(DLC)no2023036581; Goldfajn, Tal,Translator(DLC)n 97120300;
Marcelo is a curious and inventive boy who has a lot of questions, especially about words and their meanings. His parents provide him with an assortment of explanations, but as Marcelo ventures to further discover these answers, he decides to create his own vocabulary. His family strives to embrace his new, unique language, but confusion soon unfolds, in a particularly unexpected way. Marcelo, Martello, Marshmallow is a playful reflection about language and its origins. This heartwarming tale poses as a celebration of young creative thinkers, like Marcelo, making sense of the world we live in. This story, originally published in Brazil in 1976 and titled Marcelo, Martelo, Marmelo, is the cornerstone work by acclaimed children's book author Ruth Rocha. Ana Matsusaki's imaginative illustrations immerse readers in the creative mind of Marcelo in the first English edition of this beloved Brazilian children's book.
Subjects: Children's stories.; Picture books.; Juvenile works; Language and languages; Language and culture; Families; School children; Curiosity in children; Language and languages; Language and culture; School children; Curiosity in children;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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