"What should we do to improve the lives of children growing up in adversity? From the best-selling author of How children succeed, a handbook to guide readers through the new science of success." -- From dustjacket.

A toddler learns to play hand-clapping games.

"The Montessori Book of Words & Numbers is a fun-filled practical book full of inspiration to help your child develop essential language and numeracy skills. Based on sound principles of early childhood development, more than 70 step-by-step home activities in this book equip young children with the tools to begin their journey to reading, writing and math, instilling a love of words and numbers. Through creative play, your child will learn to: make...

This interacive program introduces children to French language-learning through games, skits and songs. It's non-stop fun in the house and on the playground as kids explore the world around them, learning the words for everyday objects along the way!

"Award-winning program creator Betsy Diamant-Cohen offers this valuable manual that helps librarians and educators create their own Mother Goose on the Loose (MGOL) routines with ready-to-use plans and materials. The guide features ten MGOL programs--each one with complete scripts and instructions! In addition, you?ll find planning and scheduling sheets for implementing the program and instructions for designing your own original MGOL sessions. Chapters...