Your successful preschooler : ten skills children need to become confident and socially engaged /
Densmore, Ann E.
Bauman, Margaret L.
San Francisco, Calif. : Jossey-Bass,
2011.
"Strategies to guide children towards the best play and social activities The latest brain research show that children can be taught--at very early ages--the tools they need to become successful and connected to other children, as well as adults. This book offers parents and teachers the information they need to develop a clear understanding of the unique nature of each child in order to create a custom program that can teach a child the most effective ways to engage peers and make social interactions easier and more meaningful. Reveals why exposure to certain experiences can actually help a child's brain develop faster Shows how properly directed play can become an opportunity to facilitate language and development Both authors have appeared in the national media Offers a unique approach for teaching children customized play and social activities Using the methods outlined can lead to a lifetime of social success and likeability that are crucial for a child's emotional stability"-- Provided by publisher.
"Strategies to guide children towards the best play and social activities The latest brain research show that children can be taught--at very early ages--the tools they need to become successful and connected to other children, as well as adults. This book offers parents and teachers the information they need to develop a clear understanding of the unique nature of each child in order to create a custom program that can teach a child the most effective ways to engage peers and make social interactions easier and more meaningful. Reveals why exposure to certain experiences can actually help a child's brain develop faster Shows how properly directed play can become an opportunity to facilitate language and development Both authors have appeared in the national media Offers a unique approach for teaching children customized play and social activities Using the methods outlined can lead to a lifetime of social success and likeability that are crucial for a child's emotional stability"-- Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Social skills in children.
Social interaction in children.
Preschool children