Tired of forcing your preschooler to do boring worksheets, but worried he or she won't be ready for kindergarten? Overwhelmed with the price of preschool programs, but wish your little one would still get the priceless social interaction of preschool? This is the preschool curriculum for you! With minimal preparation, engage your 3 or 4 year old in evidence-based activities that get them up and moving and that teach them the skills deemed most necessary by kindergarten teachers. It is designed to be executed in a co-op group setting for anywhere from two to six 3-4 year old children. One parent plans a lesson and a field trip for the week in this two-day format. Collect 1-5 parent friends to share the load! Need a little space from other kids? This can also be used as a resource for one on one activities in your home with your child. This easy-to-follow and fun curriculum emphasizes creativity, curiosity, movement, and direct encounters with your child's environment to show them that learning is exciting and fun. It targets all the needed skills for upcoming kindergarten students, from fine motor skills to language development; from cognitive reasoning to appropriate social skills. This curriculum will help you enjoy living, moving, and growing with your child!

This is the most authoritative and up-to-date collection of information about a range of issues affecting young people today, including drugs and alcohol, bullying, mental health and eating disorders. The world is getting harder for young people, and for the people who care about them: parents, teachers, school counsellors and concerned relatives. Generation Next is an organisation that gathers experts in several fields to provide information for professionals - now that expertise is gathered in this volume for everyone else. Each chapter contains easily accessible information, along with more detail and resources for those who wish to find out more. In this comprehensive volume is the latest information on many topics, including: Helping young people get help for mental health problems Bullying Anxiety Depression Understanding self-harm Child sexual abuse Alcohol and Drugs and how to communicate with young people about them Teens, Parties and Alcohol: A pratical guide to keeping them safe Eating Disorders Body Image Resilience and Positive Psychology Understanding the Teenage Brain Online Time Management Coming in September 2017 is volume 2 in the Generation Next collection: Nurturing Young Minds: Mental Wellbeing for the 21st Century

Read by many of kids and teachers, the story book Limitless Adventures is the first book in the Hallmark Learning Academic series. The story book is packed with stories of young minds around the world that are changing their respective communities and villages, these books will inspire your children to follow their dreams and explore the world Limitless Adventures! The beauty of "Limitless Adventures for young minds" is that it recognizes that every child is unique and has their own interests and passions. Therefore, the possibilities for adventure are as varied as the children who embark on them. Whether it's exploring a nearby park or museum, trying a new recipe, or learning a new language, the possibilities for adventure are truly limitless. The children around the world are born with an innate sense of curiosity and wonder that drives us to explore the world around us. Every new experience, no matter how small, is an opportunity for learning and growth. "Limitless Adventures for young minds" is a concept that encourages and facilitates this sense of exploration in a fun and engaging way. This is the first book of Hallmark Learning Academy in the inspirational nonfiction children's book series Limitless Adventures. It is filled with stories of young minds whose imagination knows no bounds, and the possibilities for adventure are truly endless. With "Limitless Adventures," young minds can explore the wonders of the world around them, learn new things, and discover their own creativity in a fun and interactive way. Whether it's through exploring nature, trying new hobbies, or learning about different cultures and places, there are countless ways for young minds to embark on exciting adventures and expand their horizons. So come along with us and discover the limitless possibilities that await! The story book is packed with beautiful illustrations and interesting facts, these inspiring stories prove that you're never too young to explore the world limitless possibilities that await! Get your copy today and be inspired to change the world for the better! "Motivate. Educate and explore world of unlimited possibilities. Sit down and read this book with your kids you will all be inspired. Looking forward to more from this series!" - John Bill, Academic Research Consultant "This story is truly inspiring! It teaches young minds to believe in themselves and pursue their passions, while also giving back to their communities. It's so important for young people to understand the power of possibility, and this story does an excellent job of conveying that message." - John Smith, Education Administrator "I absolutely loved this story! It shows how the wise man's teachings can make a positive impact on young minds and inspire them to make a difference in the world. It's a wonderful reminder that anything is possible if we have the courage to pursue our dreams and never give up." - Sarah Chen, Writer and Blogger "What a beautiful story! It's so important for young people to understand that they have the power to make a difference in the world. This story does an excellent job of showing how each individual can use their skills and passions to create positive change. I would definitely recommend this story to anyone looking for inspiration and motivation to unleash the power of possibility." - David Lee, Social Entrepreneur

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • NAMED ONE OF TIME’S TEN BEST NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE DECADE • PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST • ONE OF OPRAH’S “BOOKS THAT HELP ME THROUGH” • NOW AN HBO ORIGINAL SPECIAL EVENT Hailed by Toni Morrison as “required reading,” a bold and personal literary exploration of America’s racial history by “the most important essayist in a generation and a writer who changed the national political conversation about race” (Rolling Stone) NAMED ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOOKS OF THE DECADE BY CNN • NAMED ONE OF PASTE’S BEST MEMOIRS OF THE DECADE • NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • O: The Oprah Magazine • The Washington Post • People • Entertainment Weekly • Vogue • Los Angeles Times • San Francisco Chronicle • Chicago Tribune • New York • Newsday • Library Journal • Publishers Weekly In a profound work that pivots from the biggest questions about American history and ideals to the most intimate concerns of a father for his son, Ta-Nehisi Coates offers a powerful new framework for understanding our nation’s history and current crisis. Americans have built an empire on the idea of “race,” a falsehood that damages us all but falls most heavily on the bodies of black women and men—bodies exploited through slavery and segregation, and, today, threatened, locked up, and murdered out of all proportion. What is it like to inhabit a black body and find a way to live within it? And how can we all honestly reckon with this fraught history and free ourselves from its burden? Between the World and Me is Ta-Nehisi Coates’s attempt to answer these questions in a letter to his adolescent son. Coates shares with his son—and readers—the story of his awakening to the truth about his place in the world through a series of revelatory experiences, from Howard University to Civil War battlefields, from the South Side of Chicago to Paris, from his childhood home to the living rooms of mothers whose children’s lives were taken as American plunder. Beautifully woven from personal narrative, reimagined history, and fresh, emotionally charged reportage, Between the World and Me clearly illuminates the past, bracingly confronts our present, and offers a transcendent vision for a way forward.

Anti-bias education begins with you! Become a skilled anti-bias teacher with this practical guidance to confronting and eliminating barriers.

With a nod to Richard Scarry, this inventive picture book surprises readers with every turn of the page! Hiss! Screech! Roar! It's a noisy day in Bumperville! But are the sounds what you think they are? That Honk! must surely be a goose. But turn the page and it's the taxi that a goose is driving! Using cleverly placed die-cuts, this inventive book hints at what is making the sound, but with each turn of the page, it's an eye-opening surprise and part of an unfolding story that is part guessing game and part giggle-inducing caper. Abi Cushman is the master of surprise and silliness in this absolutely delightful picture book.

Life coaching is a great way to help children and young people build self-esteem, set positive goals and deal with difficult issues such as bullying, anxiety and poor body image. This book sets out what life coaching is and how it works, what the benefits are, and how to go about coaching children and young people. Part 1 covers the background, theory and different types of coaching, and Part 2 explores the life coaching model and different techniques used, with examples of how coaching works in practice and how to build skills. The third part contains activities and photocopiable worksheets to use in practice with young people. They include general activities to develop self-esteem, set goals and build confidence, as well as activities for specific issues such as bullying, poor body image, relationships and anxiety. Suitable for use with young people aged 9-16, this practical guide is ideal for coaches, teachers, counsellors and youth workers wanting to put coaching into practice with young people, and is also suitable for parents to use at home with their child.