The Complete Resource Book for Toddlers and Twos: Over 2000 Experiences and Ideas (Complete Resource Series)

Review "…very highly recommended…ideally suited for toddlers aged 12-36 months…accessibly organized…" -- Midwest Book Review …[this book] is accessibly organized into daily plans and presented in a straightforward manner for parents, babysitters and educators everywhere. --Bookwatch, September 2003 Product Description This welcome collection is designed for children aged 12-36 months. Each of the 100 daily topics is divided into activities and experiments that enrich language skills, cognitive development, social-emotional development, and physical development. Children explore a variety of captivating themes such as "Physical Me" and "Celebrations" through stories, music, art exercises, and more. A detailed appendix offers a quick, easy reference to a number of helpful tools such as craft patterns, flannel storyboards, sign language diagrams, and reproducible letters home. Each Daily Plan contains: A theme-based topic Related "New Words" Suggested children's books Accompanying songs and chants And a variety of activities to capture every child's attention Packed with ideas and experiences, this generous resource is an invaluable addition to any preschool classroom. From the Back Cover This welcome collection is designed for children aged 12-36 months. Each of the 100 daily topics is divided into activities and experiments that enrich language skills, cognitive development, social-emotional development, and physical development. Children explore a variety of captivating themes such as "Physical Me" and "Celebrations" through stories, music, art exercises, and more. A detailed appendix offers a quick, easy reference to a number of helpful tools such as craft patterns, flannel storyboards, sign language diagrams, and reproducible letters home. Each Daily Plan contains: A theme-based topic Related "New Words" Suggested children's books Accompanying songs and chants And a variety of activities to capture every child's attention Packed with ideas and experiences, this generous resource is an invaluable addition to any preschool classroom. About the Author Pam Schiller, Ph.D., is an early childhood author, consultant, and highly sought after speaker. She has written numerous articles for early childhood journals, including Child Care Information Exchange and Texas Child Care Quarterly. Pam is the author of five early childhood curriculums, eleven children's books and more than 30 teacher and parent resource books.