Early Childhood Education
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Charles Schaefer & Theresa DiGeronimo Ages and Stages
A comprehensive parent's guide to your child's psychological development from birth through age 10. The information in this book allows you to monitor your child's progress, identify the reasons for emotional and psychological differences in siblings, and even determine how your parenting strategies should change as your child grows. It covers all five areas of psychological health--emotional, cognitive, friendship/relationships, personal growth, and morality and is filled with easy-to-follow Do's and Don'ts, plus fun activities and exercises to encourage your child's development. It also helps you assess if and when your child may need professional intervention.
$30.99
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Norma Simon All Kinds of Families
40th Anniversary Edition In a book far ahead of its time, All Kinds of Families celebrated the broad diversity of American families when it was first published in 1976. Now Norma Simon and Sarah Brannen have updated this classic for the modern age. Multicultural and multigenerational people demonstrate what being in a family means and how all families offer each other support and love.
$23.99
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Susan Conlin & Susan Friedman All My Feelings At Preschool
Nathan's Day - a book from the Let's Talk About Feelings series sold separately. Nathan is four and off to preschool for a day full of changing feelings. He's angry, he's proud, he's cooperative--and he's all mixed up. His problems will be familiar to your children and you can help them learn how to describe Nathan's feelings--and their own--with the questions that appear on every page. The book includes "Survival Skills for Children in Childcare, " which suggests how parents can help young children solve social challenges that require patience, flexibility and negotiation.
$10.95
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Jo Witek All My Treasures
A book of joy A picture book that explores happiness and the true nature of joy. With a gentle message about the immateriality of happiness, this story reminds us to take pleasure in everyday moments. The book is beautifully packaged with a sparkly die-cut star on the cover, and flaps throughout reveal hidden surprises.
$23.99
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Alligator Puppet
Good looks only go so far; without you, this full-body alligator hand puppet is just another pretty face, albeit with a moveable mouth! Its realistic appearance is undeniably remarkable but its personality needs a human touch! Durably constructed to withstand numerous puppet shows, story times, and the expected demands of quality playtime, these fantastic puppets are made with all new materials and meet or exceed North American safety standards. This puppet is recommended for ages 3 and up, this creature will stand up to surface washing to keep him clean. (24" long x 13" wide x 2" tall Weighs 7.36 oz.)
$50.00
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Christopher Willard & Daniel Rechtschaffen Alphabreaths Too
In Alphabreaths Too, children learn their ABCs along with the basics of mindfulness through fun exercises and illustrations they'll want to come back to again and again. Each letter of the alphabet teaches a simple mindfulness, or compassion-based, practice to help kids focus their thoughts, feel calm, express gratitude, and hold positive feelings for others.
$24.95
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Melaney Gleeson-Lyall Animals of the Salish Sea Board Book
The Coast Salish People have been the guardians of the Salish Sea for thousands of years. The Salish Sea provides food and sustenance for living ceremonies and journeys of life. Explore the Salish Sea with this collaborative book featuring the work of 13 different Coast Salish artists with text by Musqueam, Coast Salish artist Melaney Gleeson-Lyall. Soy based ink and water based protective coating. Made from paper sourced from sustainable forests.
$12.00
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Nikki Slade Robinson Anywhere Artist
"I don't need paint or paper. I can make art anywhere. My imagination is all I need." In spare, delightful text and illustrations, an exuberant artist makes art from found objects and the world around her. This sprightly picture book celebrates creativity and will inspire readers to find art all around them, unleash their imaginations, and make their own artistic creations.
$26.99
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Kimochis Assorted Mini Feelings Bag
This mixed bag of feelings includes 12 small Kimochis pillows that have a feeling word printed on one side, and a corresponding facial expression on the other. Children learn how to identify and express feelings, work through conflicts, and build the foundations for social and emotional intelligence. Feelings included: Happy, Silly, Brave, Curious, Sad, Mad, Cranky, Excited, Loved, Sorry, Sleepy, and Hopeful. Each feeling is approximately 2" x 2". For ages 3 and up
$32.95
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Kimochis Assorted Mini Positive Feelings Bag
This mixed bag of feelings includes 12 small Kimochis pillows that have a feeling word printed on one side, and a corresponding facial expression on the other. Children learn how to identify and express feelings, work through conflicts, and build the foundations for social and emotional intelligence. Feelings included: Happy, Silly, Brave, Curious, Proud, Grateful, Kind, Excited, Loved, Friendly, Optimistic, and Hopeful. Each feeling is approximately 2" x 2". For ages 3 and up
$32.95
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Avalanche Fruit Stand
Steady... don't spill the fruit! Spin the wheel, then use the jumbo tweezers to pick or place fruit. Develops fine motor skills, especially the all-important pincer grasp that prepares children for handwriting. Includes: Game board 40 Fruit counters 2 Tweezers Spinner Activity Guide
$38.95
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Shannon Anderson B is For Belonging
B Is for Belonging uses the ABCs as an accessible framework to explore the importance of belonging. Understanding and learning about belonging helps kids boost their self-confidence, build positive relationships, and foster empathy and inclusion. "Aa. When you accept other people without judging them or asking them to change, you help them know that they belong. Bb. When you are welcomed and loved exactly as you are, you feel that you belong." Ages 4-8
$29.50
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Carol McCloud Baby's Bucket Book
This easy-to-read, rhyming board book starts the process of teaching infants and toddlers that they each have their very own invisible bucket. The book illustrates how happy a little one is with a bucket full of love and light and how sad when something causes that love and light to disappear.
$10.95
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Lemony Snicket Bad Mood & the Stick
Once there was a bad mood and a stick. The stick appeared when a tree dropped it. Where did the bad mood come from? Who picked up the stick? And where is the bad mood off to now? You never know what is going to happen.
$22.99
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Cheri J. Meiners Be Careful And Stay Safe
The world can seem so perilous, especially where our children are concerned. But even very young children can learn basic skills for staying safe in ordinary situations and preparing for emergencies. Without scaring kids (or alarming adults), this book teaches little ones how to avoid potentially dangerous situations, ask for help, follow directions, use things carefully, and plan ahead. Includes questions, activities, and safety games that reinforce the ideas being taught.
$18.50
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Cheri J. Meiners Be Honest and Tell the Truth
It's never too soon to learn the difference between what's true and what isn't. Words and pictures help young children discover that being honest in words and actions builds trust and self-confidence. They also learn that telling the truth sometimes takes courage and tact. Includes discussion questions, skits, scenarios, and games that reinforce the ideas being taught.
$18.50
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Pat Zietlow Miller Be Kind
Empathy Ages 3-6 "These days, it seems more important than ever for books to show young people how to act with thoughtfulness, civility, and kindness." -The New York Times Book Review When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate wants to make her feel better, wondering: What does it mean to be kind? From asking the new girl to play to standing up for someone being bullied, this moving story explores what kindness is, and how any act, big or small, can make a difference-or at least help a friend. This is an unforgettable story about how two simple words can change the world.
$26.99
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Cheri J. Meiners Be Polite And Kind
When children are kind, courteous, and respectful, people enjoy being around them and reciprocate with the same behavior. This book helps kids understand the importance of showing politeness, speaking kindly, using basic courtesies ('please,' 'thank you,' 'excuse me'), and respecting the feelings of others. Scenarios and role-play activities help adults reinforce the book's lessons.
$18.50
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Tom Percival Bea's Bad Day
Bea is looking forward to the PERFECT day - her birthday. She can't wait to have the special time with family, presents, treats, and cake! But then things begin to go wrong. When a storm blows in, suddenly nothing is how Bea hoped it would be. None of the guests can come, and the mail can't be delivered with Bea's cards and gifts. Will there even be cake?! Everything seems completely ruined, and Bea's special day turns into a BAD day. Can Bea find a way to be okay-even in the middle of a very disappointing day?Reassuring and hopeful, this book is a perfect starting point for helping kids learn to face disappointment, practice flexibility, and find fun where they least expect it.
$24.99
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Bear and Cubs Balancing Game
This set of stacking blocks is an educational game for children. It includes one big bear, four smaller bears, 4 salmon, and 1" dice. The smallest wooden block size is about 1.89" x 1" x 1". The size of colour box: 8.58" x 7.28 " x 1.50". This is an excellent toy to help kids learn about colours and shapes, develop dexterity, manual, and hand-eye coordination. These wonderfully crafted images are colourful and beautiful.
$30.00
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Laura Davis & Janis Keyser Becoming The Parent You Want To Be
A Source book of Strategies for the First Five Years This book provides parents with the building blocks they need to discover their own parenting philosophy and develop effective parenting strategies. Through in-depth information, practical suggestions, and many lively first-person stories, the authors address the many dilemmas and joys that the parent of young children encounter and demonstrate a range of solutions to the major issues that arise in the raising of babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Full of warmth, clarity, humor, and respect, Becoming the Parent You Want to Be gives parents permission to be human: to question, to learn, to make mistakes, to struggle and to grow, and, most of all, to have fun with their children.
$30.00
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Elizabeth Verdick Bedtime - Board Book
Ease little ones into the get-ready-for-bed routine with this warm and cozy bedtime book. Aided by Mom and Dad, a sister and brother enjoy a little snack, relaxing baths, time for brushing teeth, stories, lullabies, back rubs, and hugs. Cheerful, soft illustrations and reassuring text set a tone that helps toddlers feel good about settling down to sleep. (As the narrator explains, “I do my best growing when I’m sleeping.”) In the morning, the children will yawn, stretch, and be a little bit bigger, a little bit stronger, and a little bit smarter—all because of a good night’s sleep. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.
$15.50
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Marc Lewis & Isabela Granic Bedtiming: The Parent's Guide to Getting Your Child To Sleep At Just The Right Age
Developmental psychologists Marc D. Lewis and Isabela Granic reveal that the key to your child's sleep habits is not which method you choose to help your child sleep, but when you use it. Bedtiming walks you through the stages of child development, offering helpful advice on such topics as time windows when sleep-training will be most effective and the pros and cons of several popular sleep-training techniques - including the "cry-it-out" and "no-cry". This simple, sensible, and reassuring guide will help children - and parents- get a good night's sleep.
$22.95
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Being the Best Me! (Ages 4-8) Character Development
Children will relate to the engaging illustrations, real-life situations, and easy-to-understand examples. Each book focuses on specific attitudes or character traits-optimism, self-esteem, assertiveness, resilience, integrity, forgiveness, goal-setting, and self-care. Also included are discussion questions, games, activities, and additional information adults can use to reinforce the concepts children are learning. Filled with diversity, these read-aloud books will be welcome at school, at home, and in childcare settings. Each of the eight books in the series helps children learn, understand, and develop attitudes and character traits that strengthen self-confidence and a sense of purpose. You can buy these books separately or together as a series.
$128.00
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