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Program for working with children up to age 3, Kate Burke Walsh
A practical guide for nurses/teachers in nursery schools, helping to apply child-centered approach in working with children (early childhood age), in cooperation with families – all towards developing safe, supporting and stimulating ;earning environment and didactic materials instigating learning through play and exploration. The manual targets all those who see the process of a child's education as one in which he/she grows and develops in accordance with his/her interests and needs, in a carefully organized and safe environment.
The manual has following chapters: The Concept of a Child-centered Program; Research as foundation for the operational program (Development of early age children and Early age children in the family and local community); Stimulating Children's Development (Emotional Development, Cognitive Development, Oral Culture, Social Development, Physical Development, Using daily routines in learning, Observing, noting and informing of a child's development Family and teachers in joint action of stimulating children's development) and Learning Environment.
Price per Copy: CSD 450


Activities for Children up to Age Three – A Daily Guide, Betsy Squibb and Sally J. Deitz.
This manual offers to teachers and parents a number of strategies for supporting small children's development. The strategies are based on the latest theory and research in early childhood development and learning. 125 activities listed within are to assist in all aspects of a child's development: physical, emotional, social, oral and intellectual. The activities could be used as part of the daily routine or specific plan, or as part of typical activities such as feeding, diaper change, etc. Each of the activities is coupled with a list of materials needed, preparation steps and ideas for interaction between children and adults.
Price per Copy: CSD 450

Creating a Child-centered Educational Process – Age 3 to 6, Kirsten A. Hansen, Roxane K. Kaufmann, Kate Burke Walsh
This is a manual for introduction and implementation of the Step by Step kindergarten as a Family Center program. The manual has following chapters: Program's Principles and Philosophy; Goals and Directions for Children Development; Promoting Family Participation; Creating a Community; Observing, Noting and Reporting on Children Behavior; Planning an Integrated Curriculum; Arranging the Learning Environment; Arts; Construction Activities and Materials; Cooking; Drama Play; Oral Culture; Center for manipulative materials and logical-mathematical activities; Music, Outdoor Activities, Sensor Activities, Exploration Activities.
Price per Copy: CSD 600