Teaching Young Children, Prek
Research tells us that young children?s early academic experiences and social interactions have a profound effect on their cognitive, social, and emotional growth. In response, states are rapidly developing and expanding early learning programs and standards, but many teachers new to the field find themselves unprepared for the unique teaching and learning environments of prekindergarten and kindergarten. In this updated edition, early childhood educator and teacher trainer Dianne Miller Nielsen strives to put teachers at ease by outlining and explaining effective ways to deliver fun, developmentally appropriate curriculum that revolves around learning centers. In friendly, inviting language, Teaching Young Children, PreK-K
, guides teachers through lesson planning, developing a daily schedule, arranging furniture and equipment, and managing activities and routines. It also offers meaty teacher tips to build children?s fundamental skills and conceptual understanding in every center. New to the second edition:
A chapter on setting up and managing an ABC center to develop the alphabetic principle in young children
A chapter on setting up and managing a computer center to develop children?s technological skills and extend literacy learning to the computer
A chapter on involving parents and families inside and outside of the classroom
Sidebar tips for teachers throughout, from activities and ideas for experimentation (Try This) to important concepts to remember (Keep in Mind)
This comprehensive resource includes all the information new PreK-K teachers need to create quality classr
Adirondack Rocker
Introduce high-quality casual style to your backyard or patio with our Adirondack rocker.
Our classic Adirondack chair design plus a set of rocker rails yields years of backyard pleasure. With gentle motion seating, it works wonderfully both indoors and out. Constructed from 100-percent white cedar, this gorgeous piece accompanies any seating arrangement with style. Don't venture into the back yard without it!
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Minor assembly required.
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Strata Floor Lamp
Creates a sophisticated atmosphere in your home or office decor
Floor lamp crafted with a durable metal base
Stylish Brushed Nickel finish blends with any home furniture collection
Accented by a sheer black 7.5-inch diameter shade
Requires one 60-watt bulb (not included)
Operates with a line dimmer switch
Measures 65 inches high x 9.5 inches wide
Assembly required.
Strata Floor Lamp
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Fireplace Design& Decorating Ideas
More than two hundred full-color photographs and illustrations highlight this creative guide to fireplace decorating, which offers helpful advice and ingenious ideas for both indoor and outdoor hearths, advice on furniture selection and arrangement, and tips on choosing and maintaining fireplaces and stoves. Original.
Fireplace Design& Decorating Ideas
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Clover Lava Table Lamp
Creates an elegant atmosphere in your home or office decor
Crafted with a ceramic base
Versatile Lava finish blends with any home furniture collection
Topped off by a sophisticated petal bell shade in Paprika
Requires one 150-watt bulb (not included)
Operates with a three-way switch
Measures 33 inches high x 18 inches in diameter at shade
Assembly required.
Clover Lava Table Lamp
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