Your successful preschooler
Subtitle: ten skills children need to become confident and socially engaged
By: Ann E. Densmore, Margaret L. Bauman
Contributors: Bauman, Margaret L.
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Hoboken, NJ
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780470498989
Description: "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"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.