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The word in play : language, music, and movement in the classroom / by Katz, Susan A.,1939-(CARDINAL)367370; Katz, Susan A.,1939-Teaching creatively by working the word.; Thomas, Judith A.,1937-(CARDINAL)367371;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Language arts (Elementary); Language experience approach in education; Movement education; Poetry; School music;

An alphabet of books : literature-based activities for schools and libraries / by Davis, Robin Works,1962-(CARDINAL)289237;
Includes bibliographical references (page 85).
Subjects: Activity programs in education; Children; Language arts (Elementary); Reading (Elementary); Children.;

Off to grandpa's / by Meyers, Bernice.;
Olivia follows the signs on her way to grandpa's house.
Subjects: Fiction.; Language experience approach in education; Large type books; Readers (Primary); Signs and signboards; Traffic signs and signals;

The hundred languages of children : the Reggio Emilia experience in transformation / by Edwards, Carolyn P.(CARDINAL)738318; Gandini, Lella.(CARDINAL)372692; Forman, George E.,1942-(CARDINAL)720837;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Foreword / Howard Gardner -- Reggio : a city of courtesy, curiosity, and imagination / Jerome Bruner -- No way. The hundred is there / Loris Malaguzzi -- Introduction : background and starting points / Carolyn Edwards, Lella Gandini, and George Forman -- History, ideas, and basic principles : an interview with Loris Malaguzzi / Lella Gandini -- Malaguzzi's story, other stories, and respect for children / David Hawkins -- Our responsibility toward young children and toward their community / Graziano Delrio -- Reggio Emilia : a transforming city / Sandra Piccinini and Claudia Giudici -- Micro-project and macro-policy : learning through relationships / Peter Moss -- Parent participation in the governance of the schools : an interview with Sergio Spaggiari / Lella Gandini -- The pedagogical coordinating team and professional development / Paola Cagliari, Tiziana Filippini, Elena Giacopini, Simona Bonilauri, and Deanna Margini -- Teacher and learner, partner and guide : the role of the teacher / Carolyn Edwards -- The observant teacher : observation as a reciprocal tool of professional development: an interview with Amelia Gambetti / Lella Gandini -- The inclusive community / Ivana Soncini -- From messages to writing : experiences in literacy / Laura Rubizzi and Simona Bonilauri -- Pedagogical documentation : a practice for negotiation and democracy / Gunilla Dahlberg -- The pedagogy of listening : the listening perspective from Reggio Emilia / Carlina Rinaldi -- Negotiated learning through design, documentation, and discourse / George Forman and Brenda Fyfe -- The relationship between documentation and assessment / Brenda Fyfe -- Is beauty a way of knowing? / Margie Cooper -- The atelier : a conversation with Vea Vecchi / Lella Gandini -- Connecting through caring and learning spaces / Lella Gandini -- The use of digital media in Reggio Emilia / George Forman -- The Loris Malaguzzi International Center / Carlina Rinaldi and Sandra Piccinini -- Final reflections and guiding strategies for teaching / Carolyn Edwards, Lella Gandini, and George Forman -- Glossary of terms used by educators in Reggio Emilia."Why does the city of Reggio Emilia in northern Italy feature one of the best public systems of early education in the world? This book documents the comprehensive and innovative approach that utilizes the "hundred languages of children" to support their well-being and foster their intellectual development"--
Subjects: Case studies.; Early childhood education; Early childhood education; Reggio Emilia approach (Early childhood education);

Teaching STEM literacy : a constructivist approach for ages 3 to 8 / by Texley, Juliana,author.(CARDINAL)762721; Ruud, Ruth M.,author.(CARDINAL)416279;
"Teaching STEM Literacy is comprised of ready-made, open-ended lessons reviewed and tested by teachers, which help educators integrate STEM learning into the early childhood classroom. Lessons are linked to the Next Generation Science Standards, and encourage creative ideas for three-dimensional STEM learning that are developmentally appropriate and exemplified through children's literature. Juliana Texley holds a master's in biology and chemistry, and a PhD in curriculum development/science education from Wayne State University, and has over thirty years of teaching experience. She is a graduate-level adjunct professor specializing in educational technology and assessment, science, and science teaching at Central Michigan University and Lesley University in Massachusetts. Texley has been a National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) member for thirty years, and served as president from 2014-2015. She is on the board for Young Voices for the Planet and led the development and evaluation of online learning programs for JASON Learning. Ruth M. Ruud has over thirty-five years of teaching experience ranging from early childhood to undergraduate studies. She has a master's degree in education with additional coursework in all areas of science. A former Delta Education FOSS (Full Option Science System) consultant, Ruth currently works as an adjunct professor teaching physical geography courses at Cleveland State University. She served as president of the Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association and has chaired a number of committees of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), is a member of the NSTA Recommends committee, and is the head reviewer for the NSTA Shell Science Lab Challenge"--"This book contains twelve developmentally appropriate units for STEM physical and Earth science in early childhood. Each unit illustrates three-dimensional learning, emphasizing practice, content, and concept and leading to an engineering or problem-based experience. Sidebars in the lessons show samples of alignments to CCSS for language arts and mathematics"--Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Science; Science;

Pre-K home companion : learning the importance of early childhood education and choosing the best program for your family / by Kaufman, Sherelyn R.,1957-author.(CARDINAL)468877; Kaufman, Michael J.,1958-author.(CARDINAL)772312; Nelson, Elizabeth C.(Elizabeth Chase),author.(CARDINAL)410231;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-180).Introduction: How can this book be a helpful companion? -- Why is early childhood education important? -- Which options are affordable for my family? -- How do I choose among various pedagogical approaches to early childhood education? -- Why should I strongly consider choosing a program that follows the social constructivist approach to early childhood education? -- What is the best approach to discipline in an early childhood education program? -- What is the best approach to technology in an early childhood education program? -- Will my child benefit from special education? -- Should I consider the advantages of a dual-language program? -- Should I consider the advantages of a program that embraces diversity? -- How can I make sense of formal measures of quality and ratings by accrediting bodies? -- What other practical factors should I consider in choosing the best early childhood education program for my child? -- How will I recognize the program that's best for my child? -- How can I partner with teachers and administrators to support my child's learning? -- What is the best way to know if my child is learning? -- How can I extend my child's learning at home? -- How can I help to extend my child's learning in later schooling? -- How can I help my child develop as a citizen, with the power to improve the world? -- What is the most effective way for me to make sure that other children have access to early childhood education? -- Appendix: Early childhood education program rubric legend.This book is a one-stop resource for parents and families facing decisions about how to provide their children the best educational experiences before kindergarten. We know that early childhood learning experiences have a dramatic impact on the success and well-being of children, the community, and the country. Children who have positive early childhood experiences develop cognitive and socio-emotional abilities that lead to positive school performance, income, family stability, and health, in turn producing particularly robust educational, social, and economic benefits for your community and our country. This companion offers background on why early childhood education is important in your child's life. It provides an overview of current research about how young children learn. It suggests questions you may ask potential service providers about a program's policies and practices. It empowers you to make the critically important decision about the best learning environment for your child.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Early childhood education; Early childhood education; Early childhood education; Educational evaluation;

Unbelievable : why neither ancient creeds nor the reformation can produce a living faith in the 21st century / by Spong, John Shelby,author.(CARDINAL)353782;
Five hundred years after Martin Luther and his Ninety-Five Theses ushered in the Reformation, bestselling author and controversial bishop and teacher John Shelby Spong delivers twelve forward-thinking theses to spark a new reformation to reinvigorate Christianity and ensure its future. At the beginning of the sixteenth century, Christianity was in crisis--a state of conflict that gave birth to the Reformation in 1517. Enduring for more than 200 years, Luthers movement was then followed by a "revolutionary time of human knowledge." Yet these advances in our thinking had little impact on Christians adherence to doctrine--which has led the faith to a critical point once again. Bible scholar and Episcopal bishop John Shelby Spong contends that there is mounting pressure among Christians for a radically new kind of Christianity--a faith deeply connected to the human experience instead of outdated dogma. To keep Christianity vital, he urges modern Christians to update their faith in light of these advances in our knowledge, and to challenge the rigid and problematic Church teachings that emerged with the Reformation. There is a disconnect, he argues, between the language of traditional worship and the language of the twenty-first century. Bridging this divide requires us to rethink and reformulate our basic understanding of God. With its revolutionary resistance to the authority of the Church in the sixteenth century, Spong sees in Luthers movement a model for todays discontented Christians. In fact, the questions they raise resonate with those contemplated by our ancestors. Does the idea of God still have meaning? Can we still follow historic creeds with integrity? Are not such claims as an infallible Pope or an inerrant Bible ridiculous in todays world? In Unbelievable, Spong outlines twelve "theses" to help todays believers more deeply contemplate and reshape their faith. As an educator, clergyman, and writer who has devoted his life to his faith, Spong has enlightened Christians and challenged them to explore their beliefs in new and meaningful ways. In this, his final book, he continues that rigorous tradition, once again offering a revisionist approach that strengthens Christianity and secures its relevance for generations to come.
Subjects: Christianity;

Landing your perfect nursing job / by Thomas, Lisa Mauri.(CARDINAL)894394; Sigma Theta Tau International.(CARDINAL)756391;
1. Painting a workable job search picture : Self-assessment: current beliefs about job searching ; Quiz results ; Avoid myths, find truth ; Assessing what works and what doesn't work -- 2. Networking starts with talking : Conscious awareness ; Strengths and weaknesses ; Taking responsibility ; Celebrate your strengths ; Be purposeful -- 3. Laying the foundation for a successful search : Knowing how your skills fit into the market ; Keywords when networking ; Don't guess, find out ; Company insiders are your new best friends ; Developing confidence ; Networking events for nurses -- 4. The heart of resumes and cover letters : Follow-up starts sooner than later ; Paving the way ; The anatomy of a successful resume ; Best resume format ever ; Speak the language of your audience ; Customizing your resume for specific roles -- 5. Confronting negativity and turning it around : Clear away what's holding you down ; Forming your plan to get ahead -- 6. Your short and long-term goals : Doing versus dreaming ; Letting go ; Strategize constructively ; Calendar exercise to stay on track and timely -- 7. Fine-tuning your approach for job search and career success : Consistency ; Graciousness ; Etiquette ; Being unique -- 8. Interviewing: the floor is yours : Being geniune ; It's not bragging if it's true ; Ready, willing, and able ; Negotiating offers -- 9. Be the best nurse candidate ever : You were interviewed twice this week already ; Swimming successfully in the recruiters' pool ; Optimism or law of attraction ; Visibility plus -- 10. Effectively marketing the nurse in you : Basic marketing and promotional approaches ; Maximizing your marketing ; Education ; Experience ; Attitude ; Giving back -- 11. The nursing culture and impacts upon the job search : Defining the nursing culture ; Fit in ; Stand out ; Networking for long-term benefit -- Appendixes : A. Nurse resume critique checklist ; B. Interview resources ; C. Sample job search calendars ; D. Tools that work for you ; E. Best resume ever template.
Subjects: Nursing; Nursing.;

Teaching with Harry Potter : essays on classroom wizardry from elementary school to college / by Frankel, Valerie Estelle,1980-editor of compilation.(CARDINAL)399793;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-266) and index."The Harry Potter phenomenon created a surge in reading with a lasting effect on all areas of culture, especially education. Today, teachers across the world are harnessing the power of the series, using it to reach out to students young and old as a gateway to more challenging literature"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Potter, Harry (Fictitious character); Rowling, J. K.; Children; Creative teaching.; Young adult fiction, English; Young adults; Children.;

Critical links : learning in the arts and student academic and social development / by Deasy, Richard.(CARDINAL)292814; Catterall, James S.(CARDINAL)292813; Hetland, Lois,1953-(CARDINAL)287264; Winner, Ellen.(CARDINAL)292812; Arts Education Partnership (U.S.)(CARDINAL)292811;
Includes bibliographical references.[Part 1.] Dance -- Teaching cognitive skill through dance: evidence for near but not far transfer -- The effects of creative dance instruction on creative and critical thinking of seventh grade female students in Seoul, Korea -- Effects of movement poetry program on creativity of children with behavioral disorders -- Assessment of high school students' creative thinking skills: a comparison of the effects of dance and non-dance classes -- The impact of Whirlwind's Basic Reading Through Dance program on first grade students' basic reading skills: study II -- Art and community: creating knowledge through service in dance -- Motor imagery and athletic expertise: exploring the role of imagery in kinesthetic intelligence -- Informing and reforming dance education research -- [Part 2.] Drama -- The effects of creative drama on the social and oral language skills of children with learning disabilities -- The effectiveness of creative drama as an instructional strategy to enhance the reading comprehension skills of fifth-grade remedial readers -- Role of imaginative play in cognitive development -- A naturalistic study of the relationship between literacy development and dramatic play in five-year-old children -- An exploration into the writing of original scripts by inner-city high school drama students -- A poetic/dramatic approach to facilitate oral communication -- Drama and drawing for narrative writing in primary grades -- Children's story comprehension as a result of storytelling and story dramatization: a study of the child as spectator and as participant -- The impact of Whirlwind's Reading Comprehension Through Drama program on 4th grade students' reading skills and standardized test scores -- The effects of thematic-fantasy play training on the development of children's story comprehension -- Symbolic functioning and children's early writing: relations between kindergarteners' play and isolated word writing fluency -- Identifying causal elements in the thematic-fantasy play paradigm -- The effect of dramatic play on children's generation of cohesive text -- Strengthening verbal skills through the use of classroom drama: a clear link -- "Stand and unfold yourself": a monograph on the Shakespeare & Company research study -- Nadie papers no. 1, drama, language, and learning: reports of the Drama and Language Research Project, Speech and Drama Center, Education Department of Tasmania -- The effects of role playing on written persuasion: an age and channel comparison of fourth and eighth graders -- "You can't be Grandma, you're a boy": events within the thematic fantasy play context that contribute to story comprehension -- The flight of reading: shifts in instruction, orchestration, and attitudes through classroom theatre -- Research on drama and theater in education -- [Part 3]. Multi-Arts -- Using art processes to enhance academic self-regulation -- Learning in and through the arts: the question of transfer -- Involvement in the arts and success in secondary school -- Involvement in the arts and human development: extending an analysis of general associations and introducing the special cases of intensive involvement in music and in theatre arts -- Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE): evaluation summary -- The role of the fine and performing arts in high school dropout prevention -- Arts education secondary schools: effects and effectiveness -- Living the arts through language and learning: a report on community-based youth organizations -- Do extracurricular activities protect against early school dropout? -- Does studying the arts engender creative thinking?: evidence for near but not far transfer -- The arts and education reform: lessons from a four-year evaluation of the A+ Schools Program, 1995-1999 -- Placing A+ in a national context: a comparison to promising practices for comprehensive school reform -- The A+ Schools Program: school, community, teacher, and student effects -- The Arts In the Basic Curriculum Project: looking at the past and preparing for the future -- Mute those claims: no evidence (yet) for a causal link between arts study and academic achievement -- Why the arts matter in education, or Just what do children learn when they create an opera? -- SAT scores of students who study the arts: what we can and cannot conclude about the association -- Promising signs of positive effects: lessons from multi-arts studies -- [Part 4.] Music -- Effects of an integrated reading and music instructional approach on fifth-grade students' reading achievement, reading attitude, music achievement, and music attitude -- The effect of early music training on child cognitive development -- Can music be used to teach reading? -- The effects of three years of piano instruction on children's cognitive development -- Enhanced learning of proportional math through music training and spatial-temporal training -- The effects of background music on studying -- Learning to make music enhances spatial reasoning -- Listening to music enhances spatial-temporal reasoning: evidence for the "Mozart effect" -- An investigation of the effects of music on two emotionally disturbed students' writing motivations and writing skills -- The effects of musical performance, rational emotive therapy and vicarious experience on the self-efficacy and self-esteem of juvenile delinquents and disadvantaged children -- The effect of the incorporation of music learning into the second-language classroom on the mutual reinforcement of music and language -- Music training causes long-term enhancement of preschool children's spatial-temporal reasoning -- Classroom keyboard instruction improves kindergarten children's spatial-temporal performance: a field experiment -- A meta-analysis on the effects of music as reinforcement for education/therapy objectives -- Music and mathematics: modest support for the oft-claimed relationship -- An overview of research on music and learning -- [Part 5.] Visual arts -- Instruction in visual art: can it help children learn to read? -- The arts, language, and knowing: an experimental study of the potential of the visual arts for assessing academic learning by language minority students -- Investigating the educational impact and potential of the Museum of Modern Art's visual thinking curriculum: final report -- Reading is seeing: using visual response to improve the literary reading of reluctant readers -- Reflections on visual arts education studies -- [Part 6.] Overview -- The arts and the transfer of learning.
Subjects: Arts; Art; Academic achievement.; Cognition.;

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