Raising A Child S Awareness

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on Supporting the Parents of Young Children
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 525 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309388573

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Parenting Matters by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on Supporting the Parents of Young Children Pdf

Decades of research have demonstrated that the parent-child dyad and the environment of the familyâ€"which includes all primary caregiversâ€"are at the foundation of children's well- being and healthy development. From birth, children are learning and rely on parents and the other caregivers in their lives to protect and care for them. The impact of parents may never be greater than during the earliest years of life, when a child's brain is rapidly developing and when nearly all of her or his experiences are created and shaped by parents and the family environment. Parents help children build and refine their knowledge and skills, charting a trajectory for their health and well-being during childhood and beyond. The experience of parenting also impacts parents themselves. For instance, parenting can enrich and give focus to parents' lives; generate stress or calm; and create any number of emotions, including feelings of happiness, sadness, fulfillment, and anger. Parenting of young children today takes place in the context of significant ongoing developments. These include: a rapidly growing body of science on early childhood, increases in funding for programs and services for families, changing demographics of the U.S. population, and greater diversity of family structure. Additionally, parenting is increasingly being shaped by technology and increased access to information about parenting. Parenting Matters identifies parenting knowledge, attitudes, and practices associated with positive developmental outcomes in children ages 0-8; universal/preventive and targeted strategies used in a variety of settings that have been effective with parents of young children and that support the identified knowledge, attitudes, and practices; and barriers to and facilitators for parents' use of practices that lead to healthy child outcomes as well as their participation in effective programs and services. This report makes recommendations directed at an array of stakeholders, for promoting the wide-scale adoption of effective programs and services for parents and on areas that warrant further research to inform policy and practice. It is meant to serve as a roadmap for the future of parenting policy, research, and practice in the United States.

Author : Claire Lerner
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-02
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781538149010

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Why Is My Child in Charge? by Claire Lerner Pdf

Solve toddler challenges with eight key mindshifts that will help you parent with clarity, calmness, and self-control. In Why is My Child in Charge?, Claire Lerner shows how making critical mindshifts—seeing children’s behaviors through a new lens —empowers parents to solve their most vexing childrearing challenges. Using real life stories, Lerner unpacks the individualized process she guides parents through to settle common challenges, such as throwing tantrums in public, delaying bedtime for hours, refusing to participate in family mealtimes, and resisting potty training. Lerner then provides readers with a roadmap for how to recognize the root cause of their child’s behavior and how to create and implement an action plan tailored to the unique needs of each child and family. Why is My Child in Charge? is like having a child development specialist in your home. It shows how parents can develop proven, practical strategies that translate into adaptable, happy kids and calm, connected, in-control parents.

Author : Heather Avis
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780593232651

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Different--A Great Thing to Be! by Heather Avis Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This joyful rhyming book encourages children to value the “different” in all people, leading the way to a kinder world in which the differences in all of us are celebrated and embraced. Macy is a girl who’s a lot like you and me, but she's also quite different, which is a great thing to be. With kindness, grace, and bravery, Macy finds her place in the world, bringing beauty and laughter wherever she goes and leading others to find delight in the unique design of every person. Children are naturally aware of the differences they encounter at school, in their neighborhood, and in other everyday relationships. They just need to be given tools to understand and appreciate what makes us “different,” permission to ask questions about it, and eyes to see and celebrate it in themselves as well as in those around them.

Author : Gretchen M. Fox,Gina McCormick
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-26
Category : Affirmations
ISBN : 1480116882

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Raising a Child's Awareness by Gretchen M. Fox,Gina McCormick Pdf

** BLACK & WHITE revised version of the guide ** Our thoughts affect how we feel. Once we become consciously aware of this fact, we can take deliberate action to change our thoughts so that we can feel better. Sounds pretty simple, doesn't it? Unfortunately, very few adults even know this. In fact, despite our overwhelming desire to be happy, a vast quantity of us have absolutely no idea how to go about making that happen. Now, with our guidebook, we begin at the beginning, crafting a novel approach that teaches children the skills they need for a lifetime of happiness so that from now through adulthood they will have the tools they need for a positive, joyful life. We turned positive techniques into simple games to be played for five to ten minutes before the start of class. By helping children settle down, relieve stress, and focus on their studies, the games also give them understanding and provide awareness of the direct link between their thoughts and their feelings. In turn, they learn that the power to deliberately change their negative emotions into a positive outlook rests within themselves. Providing techniques that are easy to learn and fun to do, we give children of all ages-even adults-the tools they need to change their thoughts and feelings right now to change their lives for the better. Full of lessons on self-empowerment and positivity, our transformation of law of attraction and education theories and practices is nothing short of astounding. An extremely important book for child, teacher, and parent alike, Raising A Child's Awareness, is a must-have for anyone interested in exploring and implementing lifelong lessons in happiness and personal power.

Author : W. Thomas Boyce MD
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-29
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780143198086

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The Orchid and the Dandelion by W. Thomas Boyce MD Pdf

From one of the world's foremost researchers and pioneers of pediatric health--a book that offers hope and a pathway to success for parents, teachers, psychologists, pyschiatrists, and child development experts coping with "difficult" children. A book that fully explores the author's revolutionary discovery about childhood development, parenting, and the key to helping all children find happiness and success. In The Orchid and the Dandelion, Dr. W. Thomas Boyce writes of the "dandelion" child (hardy, resilient, healthy), able to survive and flourish under most circumstances, and the "orchid" child (sensitive, susceptible, fragile), who, given the right support, can thrive as much as, if not more than, other children. For the past four decades Boyce has been working with troubled children. The Orchid and the Dandelion offers help to those who have lost their confidence in the promise of a child gone seriously adrift--into drug abuse, delinquency, depression, or destructive friendships, the dark territory of psychological trouble, school failure, or criminality. Boyce's breakthrough research reveals how genetic makeup and environment shape behavior. Rather than seeing this "risk" gene as a liability, through his daring research, Boyce has recast the way we think of human frailty and shows that while variant genes can create problems (susceptibility to depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and antisocial, sociopathic, or violent behaviors), they can also, in the right setting and with the right nurturing, produce children who not only do better than before but far exceed their peers. He describes what it is to be an "orchid" child, to live a life far more intense, painful, vivid, and variable than that of a dandelion. For orchid children, the world is often a frightening and overwhelming place. He makes clear that orchids are not failed dandelions and shows people how to embrace the unique gifts, abilities, and strengths of orchid children and how to create and environment at home and work that will allow them to flourish. Boyce writes, as well, of dandelions: how vital they are to what George Eliot describes as "the growing good of the world," even in the midst of their own struggles and life challenges. He writes of his own family, particularly of his sister, the inspiration for his work, an orchid child overcome by the family's tragedies and sadnesses to which the author, as a dandelion child, was impervious. And we come to understand that beneath the servicable categories of "orchid" and "dandelion" lies the truer reality of a continuum, a spectrum of sensitivities to the world, along which we all have a place.

Author : Timothy Atunnise
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798853179431

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From Cradle to Consciousness by Timothy Atunnise Pdf

Navigate the thrilling journey of child development with our trailblazing guide, "From Cradle to Consciousness: Guiding Your Child's Awareness". This revolutionary book brings together insights from psychology, neuroscience, and pedagogy to offer you an in-depth understanding of consciousness development from infancy to adolescence. Raising a child involves more than providing physical care; it's about nurturing their mind, their self-awareness, their emotional intelligence, and their understanding of the world around them. Our book delivers a comprehensive roadmap to guide your child's cognitive and emotional development, ensuring they grow into conscious, empathetic, and self-aware individuals. Discover the power of consciousness and its significant impact on a child's cognitive and emotional growth. Learn how to harness the potential of language, play, schooling, digital media, and self-reflection in shaping your child's consciousness. Embark on this crucial journey, where every detail matters, and every move can shape the course of your child's cognitive and emotional development. Unlock the secrets to conscious parenting with "From Cradle to Consciousness: Guiding Your Child's Awareness". Immerse yourself in this transformative guide, enrich your parenting skills, and witness your child flourish into a conscious, aware, and empathetic individual. Key Takeaways: Learn about the developmental stages of consciousness from prenatal period to adolescence and how to actively guide your child through each phase. Unlock strategies to enhance your child's emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and empathy, essential components of a well-rounded consciousness. Understand the critical role of language and play in cognitive development, and how to leverage these powerful tools to foster your child's consciousness. Gain insights into the influence of digital media on your child's consciousness and how to guide them towards conscious media consumption. Discover the transformative power of self-reflection in enhancing consciousness and how to encourage this vital practice in your child's daily routine. Strategically authored for the modern parent, "From Cradle to Consciousness: Guiding Your Child's Awareness" is your must-have companion in this remarkable journey of shaping your child's consciousness. Order your copy now and unlock the potential of conscious parenting.

Author : Marcie Schwartz,Sandra Faxon
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1477640266

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Parenting With Awareness by Marcie Schwartz,Sandra Faxon Pdf

Parenting with Awareness blends old age wisdoms, new age concepts and current child development research to create a unique approach to parenting which honors the integrity of childhood. In today's competitive society parents have bought into the myth that they are solely responsible for molding their child's intelligence, talents and ultimate success creating enormous pressure to be the perfect parent. Our good intentions and expectations for our children to be better than average result in over-programmed, over-stressed families. Children are crying out for us to do better. They are showing us numerous signs that currently our way of raising children is not working. Less play, more structured activities and parental pressure to excel are creating children who are obese, exhibiting signs of stress, depression and anxiety in unprecedented numbers. We are all suffering. Often the opportunity to enjoy parenthood has dwindled down to a fleeting moment in an overloaded schedule. Marcie draws upon experts, sages and experience inviting parents to embark on a process of self-discovery to uncover their innermost passions, values, dreams and expectations for their children. It takes honest, secure parents who are at peace with themselves, free of ego demands, to be able to unconditionally love a child into adulthood. Whether you are a new parent just embarking on your parenting journey or a seasoned parent, these ideas will present a new way to explore life and approach parenting that will create children who are self-empowered, self-disciplined and self-motivated. Parenting from these principles will encourage and permit children to live in their own pace, driven by their own passions and dreams, while not trying to fit a patterned mold of conformity. Brain research has proven that children learn through experimentation. This book offers playful ways to teach children to embrace life with all of its wonder and potential through hands-on creative, fun activities designed for ages five and above. These inspiring projects coincide with guided conversations that will teach children self-awareness and self-reliance. They will also offer opportunities to develop the essential qualities of trust; intuition, passion, gratitude, confidence, compassion, courage, morality and patience as they strive to become successful, compassionate human beings. Children are born with open minds and hearts. They are eager to learn all that we have to teach. If we allow them to explore new ideas and assimilate the ones they resonate to, they will become empowered to create their own destiny. They will begin to appreciate their own uniqueness and value that in others. They will see the similarities in the human spirit and build respect for each other's differences. This is founded in the hope of creating the understanding that we are all in search of the same things on this journey called life - unconditional love, happiness and peace.

Author : Daniel J. Siegel,Tina Payne Bryson
Publisher : Delacorte Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-04
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780553907254

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The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel,Tina Payne Bryson Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • More than 1 million copies in print! • The authors of No-Drama Discipline and The Yes Brain explain the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures in this pioneering, practical book. “Simple, smart, and effective solutions to your child’s struggles.”—Harvey Karp, M.D. In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight, and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson offer a revolutionary approach to child rearing with twelve key strategies that foster healthy brain development, leading to calmer, happier children. The authors explain—and make accessible—the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures. The “upstairs brain,” which makes decisions and balances emotions, is under construction until the mid-twenties. And especially in young children, the right brain and its emotions tend to rule over the logic of the left brain. No wonder kids throw tantrums, fight, or sulk in silence. By applying these discoveries to everyday parenting, you can turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child’s brain and foster vital growth. Complete with age-appropriate strategies for dealing with day-to-day struggles and illustrations that will help you explain these concepts to your child, The Whole-Brain Child shows you how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development so that your children can lead balanced, meaningful, and connected lives. “[A] useful child-rearing resource for the entire family . . . The authors include a fair amount of brain science, but they present it for both adult and child audiences.”—Kirkus Reviews “Strategies for getting a youngster to chill out [with] compassion.”—The Washington Post “This erudite, tender, and funny book is filled with fresh ideas based on the latest neuroscience research. I urge all parents who want kind, happy, and emotionally healthy kids to read The Whole-Brain Child. This is my new baby gift.”—Mary Pipher, Ph.D., author of Reviving Ophelia and The Shelter of Each Other “Gives parents and teachers ideas to get all parts of a healthy child’s brain working together.”—Parent to Parent

Author : National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on the Science of Children Birth to Age 8: Deepening and Broadening the Foundation for Success
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 706 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309324885

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Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 by National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on the Science of Children Birth to Age 8: Deepening and Broadening the Foundation for Success Pdf

Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progress, and the adults who provide for the care and the education of young children bear a great responsibility for their health, development, and learning. Despite the fact that they share the same objective - to nurture young children and secure their future success - the various practitioners who contribute to the care and the education of children from birth through age 8 are not acknowledged as a workforce unified by the common knowledge and competencies needed to do their jobs well. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 explores the science of child development, particularly looking at implications for the professionals who work with children. This report examines the current capacities and practices of the workforce, the settings in which they work, the policies and infrastructure that set qualifications and provide professional learning, and the government agencies and other funders who support and oversee these systems. This book then makes recommendations to improve the quality of professional practice and the practice environment for care and education professionals. These detailed recommendations create a blueprint for action that builds on a unifying foundation of child development and early learning, shared knowledge and competencies for care and education professionals, and principles for effective professional learning. Young children thrive and learn best when they have secure, positive relationships with adults who are knowledgeable about how to support their development and learning and are responsive to their individual progress. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 offers guidance on system changes to improve the quality of professional practice, specific actions to improve professional learning systems and workforce development, and research to continue to build the knowledge base in ways that will directly advance and inform future actions. The recommendations of this book provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the care and the education that children receive, and ultimately improve outcomes for children.

Author : Stephen von Tetzchner
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-14
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781000648836

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Typical and Atypical Child and Adolescent Development 7 Social Relations, Self-awareness and Identity by Stephen von Tetzchner Pdf

This concise guide offers an accessible introduction to social development, social relations, identity development and self-awareness from childhood to adolescence. It integrates insights from both typical and atypical development to reveal the fundamental aspects of human growth and development, and common developmental disorders. The topic books in this series draw on international research in the field and are informed by biological, social and cultural perspectives, offering explanations of developmental phenomena with a focus on how children and adolescents at different ages actually think, feel and act. In this volume, Stephen von Tetzchner explains key topics including: attachment; sibling and peer relations; self and identity; gender development; play; media and understanding of society; and the transition toward adulthood. Together with a companion website that offers topic-based quizzes, lecturer PowerPoint slides and sample essay questions, Typical and Atypical Child and Adolescent Development 7: Social Relations, Self-awareness and Identity is an essential text for all students of developmental psychology, as well as those working in the fields of child development, developmental disabilities and special education. The content of this topic book is taken from Stephen von Tetzchner’s core textbook Child and Adolescent Psychology: Typical and Atypical Development. The comprehensive volume offers a complete overview of child and adolescent development – for more information visit www.routledge.com/9781138823396

Author : Hisham Altalib ,AbdulHamid Ahmad AbuSulayman ,Omar Hisham Altalib
Publisher : International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)
Page : 519 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2024-03-11
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781642056426

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Parent-Child Relations: A Guide to Raising Children (Revised Edition) by Hisham Altalib ,AbdulHamid Ahmad AbuSulayman ,Omar Hisham Altalib Pdf

Modern families face challenges unprecedented in human history. The time, attention and vigilance required of parents is exhausting and consuming family life. Parents are required to balance complex schedules, be technology aware, social media informed, constantly monitor children’s screen time and media communication, cope with academic problems, shield them from the dangers of immorality, find inventive ways to overcome their boredom, organize extracurricular activities, and handle everything within financially constrained circumstances that increasingly require both to be working. Little wonder that anxiety is on the rise and parents are increasingly fearing for their children’s future. The authors in this book attempt to address parents’ concerns and equip them with the confidence and tools necessary to work towards understanding and addressing the real needs of both themselves and their children, to nurture the child’s character, self-confidence, life skills, moral boundaries, spiritual development and much more. There is no quick-fix. Myths are debunked, and practical tips offered throughout which can be implemented immediately, with fun activities outlined at the end of each chapter with the aim of improving parent-child relationships through bonding, love, patience, openness, respect and communication.

Author : Cath Hunter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317335757

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Understanding and Managing Children's Behaviour through Group Work Ages 3-5 by Cath Hunter Pdf

Understanding and Managing Children’s Behaviour through Group Work Ages 3-5 provides the reader with an insight into children’s emotional well-being and helps them to understand what and how children communicate and how to respond in a way that provides positive messages, increases their emotional vocabulary and encourages them to change their behaviour. It provides an alternative and effective child centred way of managing children’s behaviour through introducing the concept of reflective language and other tools, equipping staff with new skills that are transferable across the school in any role. The book is divided into two sections, enabling the reader to link theory with practice. The first section takes the reader on a journey to help them understand the different factors that influence children’s behaviour. The second section of the book focuses on the group work programmes, how they can be used, their value and the impact they can have on children and the classroom environment as a whole. The activities in the group work programme explore the concept of using reflective language as a behaviour management tool and are designed to motivate, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience. Useful pedagogical features throughout the book include:- Practitioner and classroom management tips and reflective tasks; Strategies and practical ideas for staff to use to help them engage more deeply with the contents of the book; Flexible, tried and tested group work programmes designed to promote inclusion rather than exclusion; Clear step by step instructions for delivering the work programmes; Case studies showing behaviour examples with detailed explanations for the behaviour and strategies to respond to it. The book is aimed at all early years practitioners and any students training to work with children of E.Y.F.S age. It is also recommended reading for SENCOs and trainee teachers and will also be useful for therapists who work with children and are looking at delivering other approaches in their work.

Author : Cath Hunter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317580799

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Understanding and Managing Children's Behaviour through Group Work Ages 5-7 by Cath Hunter Pdf

Understanding and Managing Children’s Behaviour 5-7 provides the reader with an insight into children’s emotional well-being and helps them to understand what and how children communicate and how to respond in a way that provides positive messages, increases their emotional vocabulary and encourages them to change their behaviour. It provides an alternative and effective child-centred way of managing children’s behaviour through introducing the concept of reflective language and other tools, equipping staff with new skills that are transferable across the school in any role. The book is divided into two sections, enabling the reader to link theory with practice. The first section takes the reader on a journey to help them understand the different factors that influence children’s behaviour. The second section of the book focuses on the group work programmes, how they can be used, their value and the impact they can have on children and the school as a whole. The activities in the group work programmes explore the concept of using reflective language as a behaviour management tool and are designed to motivate and build confidence, self-esteem and resilience. Useful pedagogical features throughout the book include: practitioner and classroom management tips and reflective tasks; strategies and practical ideas for staff to use to help them engage more deeply with the contents of the book; flexible, tried and tested group work programmes designed to promote inclusion rather than exclusion; clear step-by-step instructions for delivering the group work programmes; case studies showing behaviour examples with detailed explanations for the behaviour and strategies to respond to it. This book is aimed at all KS1 primary school staff, especially teaching assistants, learning mentors and family workers who can deliver the group work programmes. It is also recommended reading for SENCOs and trainee teachers, and will be useful for therapists who work with children and are looking at delivering other approaches in their work.

Author : Cath Hunter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135135553

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Understanding and Managing Children's Behaviour through Group Work Ages 7 - 11 by Cath Hunter Pdf

'I would highly recommend the skills, expertise and delivery that Cath can bring to a school and can guarantee that any school following her advice will not regret it.' Carl McIver, Head of School, St. Willibrord's R.C. Primary, Manchester 'I have worked with Cath Hunter now in two schools and find that the work she does with children, parents and staff is amazing.' Sam Foord, Headteacher, Ravensbury Community School, Manchester Understanding and Managing Children’s Behaviour provides the reader with an insight into children’s emotional wellbeing and helps them to understand what and how children communicate and how to respond in a way that provides positive messages, increases their emotional vocabulary and encourages them to change their behaviour. It provides an alternative and effective child centred way of managing children’s behaviour through introducing the concept of reflective language and other tools, equipping staff with new skills that are transferable across the school in any role. The book is divided into two sections, enabling the reader to link theory with practice. The first section takes the reader on a journey to help them understand the different factors that influence children’s behaviour. The second section of the book focuses on the group work programmes, how they can be used, their value and the impact they can have on children and the school as a whole. The activities in the group work programme explore the concept of using reflective language as a behaviour management tool and are designed to motivate, build confidence, self-esteem and resilience. Useful pedagogical features throughout the book include:- Practitioner and classroom management tips and reflective tasks; Strategies and practical ideas for staff to use to help them engage more deeply with the contents of the book; Flexible, tried and tested group work programmes designed to promote inclusion rather than exclusion; Clear step by step instructions for delivering the work programmes; Case studies showing behaviour examples with detailed explanations for the behaviour and strategies to respond to it. The book is aimed at all primary school staff, especially teaching assistants, learning mentors and family workers who can deliver the group work programmes. It is also recommended reading for SENCOs and trainee teachers and will also be useful for therapists who work with children and are looking at delivering other approaches in their work.

Author : Mohamed Mliless
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2024-07-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031599101

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Environmental Awareness in Preschool Children’s Drawings by Mohamed Mliless Pdf