"Teach social-emotional competence to preschoolers with the NEW edition of the Strong Start--Grades K-2 curriculum! Part of the Strong Kids[trademark symbol] series, Strong Start is the fun, easy way to help children develop the social-emotional skills they need to build a strong foundation for school success. Developed by a team of educational and mental health experts, this evidence-based, age-appropriate curriculum is Low cost and low tech Proven to help increase children's knowledge of healthy behavior Easy to implement with no training required Brief enough to use with any program Through engaging classroom activities, children learn about emotions and the social-emotional skills they'll use for the rest of their lives: managing anger, reducing stress, solving interpersonal problems, and more. This scientifically-based curriculum runs for 10 weeks, and lessons are easy to fit into your existing schedule. Partially scripted lessons, handouts, and worksheets are included--all photocopiable and available as downloads--so you have everything you need to implement the program with little added cost or preparation."--

"This book is a field-tested, kid-friendly curriculum that makes it easy to give young children a strong foundation of social-emotional competence. Focuses on skills young children will build on and use for the rest of their lives - managing anger, being a good friend, dealing with anxiety, resolving conflicts, and more." "Lessons in Strong Start - Pre-K include everything teachers need - optional, easily adaptable scripts; sample scenarios and examples; and creative activities developed just for preschool children - and the "booster" lessons help reinforce new skills and strategies."--BOOK JACKET.

Curriculum to promote social-emotional competence and resilience of students in grades K through 12 using class activities to develop vital skills.

"Lessons in Strong Start--Pre-K include everything early childhood teachers need to build and reinforce new social, emotional, and behavioral skills and strategies. Strong Start--Pre-K addresses the unique social, emotional, and behavioral needs of preschool-age children. The program is based on the need for a curriculum that focuses on the development of these areas. This curriculum can be used in both prevention and early intervention programs, has a wide range of applications, and can be used with high-functioning, typical, at-risk, or emotionally disturbed children in a variety of settings"--

Giving your preschooler a great start in math doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn how to use fun but purposeful games and activities to give your young child the best possible foundation. Preschool Math at Home will guide you step-by-step as you introduce your preschooler to the world of numbers. Your child will develop a thorough understanding of the numbers up to ten, including: counting comparing and ordering numbers recognizing written numerals beginning addition and subtraction All of the activities are quick and playful, with lots of movement, manipulatives, and games. Each takes less than five minutes, with no special materials needed other than a few household items. Play each game several times for a full year of preschool math curriculum.

The Creative Curriculum comes alive! This videotape-winner of the 1989 Silver Apple Award at the National Educational Film and Video Festival-demonstrates how teachers set the stage for learning by creating a dynamic well-organized environment. It shows children involved in seven of the interest areas in the The Creative Curriculum and explains how they learn in each area. Everyone conducts in-service training workshops for staff and parents or who teaches early childhood education courses will find the video an indispensable tool for explainin appropriate practice.

Get a jump-start on Pre-K in this handy on-the-go workbook filled with concepts and themes essential for Pre-K success. Summer Workbook: Get Ready for Pre-K introduces children to concepts and themes that will set them up for Pre-K success. It provides pictures and words for children to trace, learn to count, and build future reading skills. A strong start helps ensure a child is able to benefit from the learning opportunities available at preschool. Practice workbooks provide the essential repetition needed for the long-term retention of key learning points This workbook includes practice in important pre-K learning areas such as the alphabet, pen control, sorting, and counting. The bright colorful pages with a delightful blend of photographs and illustrations make this workbook some of the most eye-catching and engaging available. Scholastic Early Learners: Interactive books for hands-on learning. Perfect for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, and first graders, too