3 years & up. Help children build social and emotional intelligence with this wonderful set of I Have Feelings Books for Social Emotional Learning. These books are great for shared reading and the engaging texts prompt discussions about real-world experiences. Encourage your children to discuss the feelings they relate to. A full-color poster is included. Set of 6 paperback books.

4 years & up. Discuss a variety of emotions with this exciting Emotion-oes Board Game for Social Emotional Learning and Collaborative Play. This board game offers a new twist on the long beloved game of dominoes. Encourage children to match the cards as you discuss how to regulate the emotions. Learning games are a perfect tool for engaging children in the development of social skills. Includes 56 emotion-oes cards and resource guide.

3 years & up. The hands-on exploratory nature of studies in the classroom taps into children's natural curiosity, resulting in a learning environment that is both fun and intentional. This Social-Emotional Learning Kit offers a wide range of tools and materials to support and encourage rich dialogue about feelings and self. Kit includes: 12 Emotion Stones, Know Your Emotions Book Set (4 Books), Photo Display, and 2 Emotion Mirrors.

3 years & up. Full color, photographic images help children to identify and label their emotions. Being able to identify their different emotions allows your child to develop an emotional vocabulary so they can talk about their feelings. These puzzles are a great way to discuss feelings and helps kids learn how to recognize other people's feelings through facial expressions. Each image has both English and Spanish. Puzzles measure 9" x 12".

3 years & up. Teaching emotional literacy helps children develop social skills by recognizing and responding to social cues appropriately. Children can interpret their own emotions by matching "feeling" words with pictures. Actual photographs printed on felt. 12 pictures, 12 feeling words, 6 page lesson guide. Average figure 6" tall.

3 years & up. Give the children in your classroom an opportunity to identify their personal feelings with 50 common life scenarios. Children may not always feel the same way as their peers in specific situations and life events. This set gives them the self-discovery tools needed to evaluate how they feel and to understand that others may not feel the same way. Includes a set of emotions tiles for 10 children (depicting 6 emotions each), instruction cards, and 50 activity cards.

3 years & up. Leap into learning through reading and build a fantastic library collection! We have blended traditional and newer titles for a variety of themes, illustrative techniques, and writing styles. Paperback-hardback combination. Set of 13 books.

2 years & up. Introduce more books to your class with this whimsical Eric Carle Paperback Books set. These wonderful stories by well-known author Eric Carle will delight children while encouraging them to explore new concepts. Each book is complete with friendly characters and bright-colored illustrations. Encourage your children to ask questions about vocabulary they're unfamiliar with. Set of 8. Paperback.

4 years & up. Children will have many hours of fun with this exciting Mega Marble Run! The marbles will disappear inside the columns, roll down the assorted chutes, spin through the paddle wheels, and ring the bell on the wiggly chute. Construction set includes: 3 paddle wheels, 3 vortex, a wiggly bell chute, staircase, 180 degree turn, 2-way chute, and other various pieces. Create simple or complex marble runs with the colorful slot-together plastic pieces.

3 years & up. Take a closer look and explore the world around you with the Kaplan Magnifiers with Built-In Light! This set of three magnifiers feature 3x to 5x magnification of objects. Turn on the built-in light to improve visibility. Magnifiers measure 5.75", 6", and 6.75" long. Each individual magnifier requires 3 AAA batteries (not included).

3 years & up. Sized right for small hands, this set gives children all the right tools necessary to experience water play in multiple ways. Use these tools to scoop®, squirt, pour, measure, and splash. Children can even use the tubing for experimenting. This 35-piece set promotes fine motor skills while teaching children about water properties. Encourage children to test the buoyancy of the tools to develop early STEM skills.

3 years & up. Kaplan's Emotion Sorting Boxes help children identify and sort through their feelings. The set includes 20 scenario tiles and 4 emotion boxes with 4 different expressions. Children will choose a tile, identify what is happening in the picture and how they would feel if they experienced that scenario, and then place their tile in the box that best represents that emotion. Makes a fantastic children's emotional health activity!

Take a deep breath and a mindful moment with this Relax and Be Happy: Mindfulness for Children CD Set. This CD set includes 25 tracks meant to promote and guide mindfulness practices. Use these CDs to educate your children about the importance of mindfulness. The set includes creative mindfulness games, visualizations and exercises to help children feel grounded, find calm, improve focus, practice kindness and relax.

The Power of Presence: A Guide to Mindfulness Practices in Early Childhood offers insight and information to help you transform your teaching by learning how to pause, notice your surroundings, and simply be. Learn ways to spark joy, elevate well-being, and promote a deeper sense of inquiry, both personally and with others-young and old. Learn ways to consciously plant seeds of mindfulness at home, in the classroom, and around the world. Paperback. 112 pages.

Defining a work area is important for young children with wandering attention spans. The addition of a focal point, such as these woven mats in calming, natural colorations, can help a child better focus on the task at hand. Use these woven mats for flexible seating, personal work spaces, loose parts design and more. Mats are 100% natural cotton. Spot clean. Mats measure 18" round. Set of 6 blue woven mats.

3 years & up. Bring mindfulness into your environment and enjoy the benefits the practice brings with the Mindfulness Mat and accompanying guide and activity card(s). Mindfulness helps increase our ability to regulate emotions, decrease stress, anxiety and depression and can help us focus our attention, as well as, help us center our thoughts and feelings in an intentional way. Measure 60"L x 60"W.

4 years & up. Take active learning to a whole new level! Stand on the colored circle mats, then roll the jumbo cubes to see which exercise to do and how many times to do it. Supports classroom management and encourages student response as you use versatile mats to create small groups. Features 25 durable foam circle mats (10"), 3 inflatable cubes (5"), and an activity guide.

Birth & up. Promote gross motor functions, exploration, and sensory play with the Constellation Ball. Encourage children to roll the ball back and forth between each other and listen to the soft sound of the plastic confetti inside. Ships deflated and includes inflation needle. Measures approximately 12" in diameter.

3 years & up. Meet Theo the Therapy Dog! This fuzzy lapdog is specially designed to function as a comforting companion. With a slightly heavy weight of 2.5 pounds, this cuddly friend can provide a sense of security to children with sensory input needs. Theo's soft, floppy body can lie across your lap or shoulders, and even sit-up beside you. He's just the right size for carrying along to any environment that can raise stress levels. His warm, heavy body feels lifelike, which can help to relieve stress and sharpen focus. The beads, fur, paw-pads, ears, eyes and nose all provide unique textures for tactile exploration. The hook and loop pocket in his tummy holds a pouch of ceramic beads that emits a gentle lavender aroma. Remove the pouch to heat in the microwave, or chill in the refrigerator.

4 years & up. Make any moment mindful from morning to night with five categories of cards, designed to fit into each part of the day. Whimsical full-color illustrations on both sides of the cards provide easy-to-follow steps for each practice. The cards and 8-page instructional booklet include tips for children of a wide range of abilities, making this deck an inclusive tool for nurturing inner peace and strength. Includes 50 double-sided cards and 8-page booklet. Cards measure 4.96" x 6.97".

The Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA) Preschool Program, 2nd Edition, is a strength-based assessment and planning system designed to promote resilience in children ages 3 through 5. The kit includes the nationally standardized, strength-based assessment (DECA-P2), along with strategy guides for early childhood educators and families. The DECA-P2 Preschool Program kit includes: DECA-P2 Record Forms (set of 40); DECA-P2 User's Guide and Technical Manual; Promoting Resilience in Preschoolers: A Strategy Guide for Early Childhood Professionals, 2nd Edition; Promoting Resilience For Now and Forever: A Family Guide for Supporting the Social and Emotional Development of Preschool Children, 2nd Edition (set of 20); Building Your Bounce: Simple Strategies for a Resilient You (2 copies); Flip It!® Transforming Challenging Behavior. Copyright 2012.

3 years & up. Full color, photographic images help children to identify and label their emotions. Being able to identify their different emotions allows your child to develop an emotional vocabulary so they can talk about their feelings. These puzzles are a great way to discuss feelings and helps kids learn how to recognize other people's feelings through facial expressions. Each image has both English and Spanish. Puzzles measure 9" x 12".

3 years & up. Teaching emotional literacy helps children develop social skills by recognizing and responding to social cues appropriately. Children can interpret their own emotions by matching "feeling" words with pictures. Actual photographs printed on felt. 12 pictures, 12 feeling words, 6 page lesson guide. Average figure 6" tall.

3 years & up. Introduce children to all sorts of people with the Diverse People Flannel Set. This set depicts people from all over the world that have all sorts of abilities and come from all sorts of families. As they play, children will familiarize themselves with the diversity that likely resembles their reality. The set also enables adults to talk with children about the diversity present in the set.

3 years & up. Introduce children to delicious food from around the world with these vivid 12-piece puzzles. Based on real photos, these puzzles display some of the most well-known ethnic dishes, including tacos and sushi. In addition to providing excellent cultural education, these puzzles will develop memory, critical thinking skills, and problem solving skills. Each puzzle measures 9"L x 12"W.

3 years & up. Turn children into champions of diversity with this At Home with Diversity and Inclusion book set. From the playground to the barber shop to the plains of Africa, these books explore different parts of the world as well as different ways that children learn to interact with and accept people who are not like them. The examples in these stories will empower children to embrace diversity in their own environments.

3 - 5 years. Encourage independence by allowing children to practice dressing skills in the dramatic play center with these soft and authentic dress-up garments that feature pullover tunics and hook-and-loop closures. You can enhance the dramatic play experience and celebrate diversity with students by adding books, food, music, and props that share the history of each culture. These machine-washable garments are 100% polyester, with the exception of the Indian and Russian costumes, which are 10% cotton/90% polyester. Includes 14 authentic costumes representing seven cultures: Mexican, African, Chinese, Indian, Korean, Native American, and Russian.

2 years & up. Encourage dramatic play and introduce new foods with this Life-Size Pretend Play International Food Collection - Italy Inspired. Food is a wonderful way to bring people together and introduce new cultures. Help bring diversity to the meal time discussion in your home and in the classroom with this realistic looking pretend play food set. These sets feature a variety of popular foods that are colorfully captivating and life-size for an extra real-life feel. Children will have fun pretending to prepare and serve the meals as they learn about and discuss the culture they came from. All pieces are made from durable, non-toxic vinyl that is easy to clean. Includes foods such as okra, fish, plantains, sushi variety, tamales, chili peppers, salsa, flan, pizza, spaghetti, salad, egg rolls, dumplings, and more!

3 years & up. This set of phones is sure to get your little ones excited to talk. Each of these durable cell phones includes realistic dial tones, busy signals, and keypad and help children to become more comfortable with using the phone. Add these to your dramatic play area for more realistic fun. Have children pretend they're talking on the phone or playing a game. Cell phones measure 3.5"W x 4.75"H each. Each requires 2 AA batteries, not included.

12 months & up. Set of six finger puppets represent the most beloved woodland animals. Each has an elastic fitting inside to keep them on your finger and are great for hours of creative play. Includes fox, squirrel, gray wolf, frog, rabbit, and field mouse. Animals have full bodies and measure 6"L.

3 years & up. Invite children to tell their story in their own individualized book with these journals for children. The 8.5" x 11" journals serve as wonderful self-discovery tools and provide a template for children to create their own self-portrait along with 8 writing prompts for kids to help them draw/write their own story. Set of 10. Great for back to school!

3 years & up. Kaplan's Emotion Sorting Boxes help children identify and sort through their feelings. The set includes 20 scenario tiles and 4 emotion boxes with 4 different expressions. Children will choose a tile, identify what is happening in the picture and how they would feel if they experienced that scenario, and then place their tile in the box that best represents that emotion. Makes a fantastic children's emotional health activity!

3 years & up. Help children build social and emotional intelligence with these wonderful I Believe in Myself Book Set for Developing Confidence and Resilience. These books are great for shared reading and the engaging texts that prompt discussions about real-world experiences. Encourage children to discuss what helps them feel confident or hopeful. A full-color poster is included. Set of 6 paperback books.

3 years & up. Children, therapists, and teachers will benefit from this collection of titles full of encouragement and support. Lessons abound from support in the face of common childhood fears to the will of a hearing impaired child to dance. A must for every classroom!

3 - 10 years. Learn about how teamwork, responsibility and kindness can make a community a better place for everyone. With each deck, children can play games, develop storytelling and writing skills, and build unique stories with color-coded character, setting, and object cards. Includes 36 wordless cards and a booklet.

2 years & up. Help children strengthen their expressive and receptive language as they learn to talk about feelings and emotions with these easy-to-hold, double-sided mirrors. One side is a regular mirror and the other side is a "fun mirror" that warps reflections giving an amusing appearance. Each unbreakable, non-glass mirror measures 4"H x 6"L.

3 years & up. What makes a person different is one of the things that makes him or her special. Vibrant, full-color photos support beginning readers and make reading informational text easy and fun. Each book includes an activity, picture glossary, and index. Set of 5 paperback books.

4 years & up. Love comes in many shapes, sizes, and forms - so do families! Explore all the ways families and individuals can be unique with the Free to Be Me Book Set. This inclusive book set helps teachers build nurturing environments for all children where they feel comfortable exploring their feelings, learning about diverse forms of love and identity, and, most importantly, respecting the ways we're all one-of-a-kind! Hardcover/ board book combination.

3 years & up. Take a trip around the world and meet friends along the way! Promote conversation about new and familiar people and places while developing decision making and problem solving strategies. Large 24-piece floor puzzle is made of extra-thick durable cardboard with wipe-clean surfaces. Measures 24" x 36" in size.

The CLASS® Emotional Support Kit is the perfect way to help teachers promote children's ability to recognize and manage their feelings in their classrooms. This kit contains classroom materials and an Emotional Support guidebook with interactive reflection and planning tools full of strategies that will help teachers understand how the CLASS® Emotional Support domain is tied to children's social and emotional development. The tools also provide mechanisms for tracking challenging student behavior, identifying underlying causes, and planning interventions proactively. Designed to be used with a wet erase marker, the guide can be used repeatedly with different materials, areas of focus, or even by different teachers!

3 years & up. Invite children into a safe place to sort, share, and work through their emotions. This area provides a comfortable place to use a variety of engaging social and emotional materials and self-discovery tools that encourage children to identify what they are feeling and find appropriate ways to handle their emotions. While sitting in the Comfort Zone, children can choose from the included Baby Monster Puppet, 10 books, 12-piece poster set, 8 puzzles, 6 self-reflective mirrors, 3 huggers, and the complete Flower Feelings Learning Kit. Comfort Zone measures 48"L x 29"W x 12"H. Items may vary.

The Nemours®Reading BrightStart! Complete Program for Early Literacy Success puts teachers on the cutting edge of early literacy best practices with an exciting new approach to building reading readiness skills in struggling learners. This program is specifically designed for teaching early literacy skills to small groups of at-risk four- and five-year-old children, but is an effective teaching tool for all children in that age range. Included in this program: Nemours(R )Reading BrightStart! Lesson Plans Kit, Manipulatives Kit, 16 book set, and Milestone Map.

3 years & up. Leap into learning through reading and build a fantastic library collection! We have blended traditional and newer titles for a variety of themes, illustrative techniques, and writing styles. Paperback-hardback combination. Set of 13 books.

3 years & up. Use these wonderful My Family Books Readings About Different Family Types to introduce your children to a variety of families. This set of books celebrates the diverse family groups that make up our world! Children will enjoy connecting with families similar to theirs and learning about different ones. The positive, clear text helps emergent readers understand different family relationships, while recognizing the bonds that all families share. Encourage children to ask questions about vocabulary words they're unfamiliar with. Set of 4 paperback books.

2 years & up. These clever pebbles are an ideal tool for building interest in letters and sounds in a wide variety of contexts. Appeal to children's natural instinct to explore, investigate, sort and collect. Looking and feeling like real rocks, these pebbles are great for learning in the sand, in the water and outdoors. Ideal for early word building. Each set includes a storage container and teacher's guide. Set of 26 pebbles. Pebbles are approximately 1.5" in size.

2 years & up. These clever pebbles are an ideal tool for building interest in letters and sounds in a wide variety of contexts. Appeal to children's natural instinct to explore, investigate, sort and collect. Ideal for early word building. Each set includes a storage container and teacher's guide. Set of 26 pebbles. Pebbles are approximately 1.5" in size.

3 years & up. Use these Soft Foam Color Coded Magnetic Uppercase and Lowercase Learning Letters to introduce the alphabet and early literacy skills to your children. These color-coded letters differentiate consonants from vowels. Children can start basic word building, practice letter sounds, and increase vocabulary. This set includes two sets of both upper and lowercase letters for a total of 104 letters. Bucket is included for easy storage. The approximate height each letter is 1.75"

3 years & up. Give the children in your classroom an opportunity to identify their personal feelings with 50 common life scenarios. Children may not always feel the same way as their peers in specific situations and life events. This set gives them the self-discovery tools needed to evaluate how they feel and to understand that others may not feel the same way. Includes a set of emotions tiles for 10 children (depicting 6 emotions each), instruction cards, and 50 activity cards.

The Language Builder Picture Noun Card set is a tremendous tool for teaching key language concepts to preschool age children; children and adults with autism, developmental delay, or speech/language delay; or to anyone first learning or re-learning basic language skills. This 350 full color noun card set includes stunning, child-pleasing, bright, photographic images from nine basic categories (animals, foods, vehicles, furniture, clothing, toys, everyday objects, shapes, and colors). This is the only flashcard set to offer Basic Stage Set of fifteen images (105 cards). In Stage One, two identical images are on white backgrounds. In Stage Two, five similar images are in their natural settings. The basic stage cards teach matching, labeling, and categorization skills. Also, the shape and color cards have exact duplicates so you can match them up. The back of each card is numbered and gives a label and category for the image, as well as suggested activities appropriate to the card.

3 years & up. Foster self-awareness and artistic expression with the Single Self-Portrait Mirror. Mirrors have lots of developmental potential for young children. Children can sharpen self-recognition skills by looking at themselves and describing what they see, or they can cultivate artistic skills by drawing themselves. These are just 2 of the many ways that this mirror can help children grow. Measures 8.5" x 11".

3 years & up. Introduce children to the joy of music with this comprehensive 25-Player Rhythm Band Kit. Features 10 engaging instruments that encourage rhythm, coordination, and creative expression. This kit is designed to inspire group play and develop early musical skills in a fun, interactive way. Includes: 3 jingle sticks, 2 pairs of tap-tap blocks, 2 pairs of sand blocks, 2 frame drums, 6 pairs of rhythm sticks, 1 cymbal, 4 wrist bells, 1 triangle, 2 crow sounders, and 2 pairs of maracas. Please note: If an instrument becomes unavailable, a suitable substitute may be found as a replacement to complete the set.

Celebrate movement through dance and simple aerobic exercises. This CD set represents a cross section of musical styles from slower tempos to rock-n-roll and everyone's favorite The Hokey Pokey. Added exercise CD's from Greg and Steve will make this set a classroom favorite!

4 years & up. Learning doesn't stop at the classroom door! Expand curriculum into the outdoor environment with the Out and About With Literacy Kit. This kit provides a variety of learning experiences that enable teachers to reinforce curricular concepts in a fun, hands-on way. Young learners will become comfortable with the alphabet while they develop the understanding that all spoken sounds can be represented by letters. Some of the targeted learning goals include oral language, phonemic awareness, observation skills, and letter recognition. The stackable box provided with each kit has a watertight seal - ideal for outdoor storage! Activity card(s) included.

3 years & up. This 8 page STEM Journal outlines how to utilize the scientific process in an early childhood classroom. Each of the 11"L x 8.5"W pages provide a space for children to draw pictures along with developmentally appropriate lines to write text as they utilize the scientific method. Perfect addition to any science center! Set of 10 journals.

3 years & up. Invite children to tell their story in their own individualized book with these journals for children. The 8.5" x 11" journals serve as wonderful self-discovery tools and provide a template for children to create their own self-portrait along with 8 writing prompts for kids to help them draw/write their own story. Set of 10. Great for back to school!

3 years & up. Facilitate valuable cognitive development with engaging visuals and challenging puzzles. This set of 3 Fun-to-Know Puzzles prompts children to pair two pieces together based on matching letters, rhymes, and opposites. Simple puzzles help children improve their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. By figuring out how two pieces fit together, children develop spatial awareness and logical thinking. These fun exercises will increase children's vocabulary and help them understand that words represent objects and ideas, which is a key aspect of literacy.

3 years & up. Provide a platform for learning and creativity with Write-On Wipe-Off Blocks. These cube-shaped blocks have a dry-erase board on each side (6 boards altogether) where children can write, draw, or do anything else they can imagine. Teachers can also use them for educational purposes such as letter and number practice. Every block has manifold possibilities! Each block measures 3" x 3" x 3".

3 years & up. Engage young minds and inspire literacy explorations with Alphabet Bingo! Combining learning with fun, this hands-on alphabet game reinforces early literacy concepts, like letter recognition and letter sounds, through play. Young learners will love playing this game with classmates while supporting their own reading and writing development. Up to 20 players with 26 calling cards and tokens included. Ideal for use in both small and large group settings.

A CD set with over 3 hours of traditional and original children's songs. The 3 CD set includes songs that teach colors, shapes, letters, numbers, manners and more. Some of the favorites include: The ABC Song, B-I-N-G-O, Eensy Weensy Spider and Hickory Dickory Dock. Also includes marches, songs about feelings and safety.

3 - 10 years. Learn about how teamwork, responsibility and kindness can make a community a better place for everyone. With each deck, children can play games, develop storytelling and writing skills, and build unique stories with color-coded character, setting, and object cards. Includes 36 wordless cards and a booklet.

3 years & up.Introduce preschoolers to the wonders of science with the Learn With Me Science Books - Set of 5. Designed for preschoolers, this paperback set explores five engaging themes-such as weather, recycling, light & color, and the transformation from flower to honey-using simple, clear text and vivid, real-life photography. Written by experienced teachers, each 24-page book invites children to explore the world around them and ask questions as they read. Perfect for classroom science centers, guided reading groups, or at home, this collection encourages scientific thinking, observation, and early inquiry skills in an accessible way.

2 years & up. A versatile and fun set for building whatever a child can imagine! Use the flex connectors as hinges to further the design possibilities and bring your imagination creations to life. Set includes 76 durable plastic pieces: 18 beams, 18 large connectors, 24 small connectors, and 16 flexi connectors. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Made of 100% recycled plastic.

4 - 7 years. These engaging titles will help young children learn to identify, compare, and consider all of the factors when deciding what their answer will be. Child-centered text and vibrant images combine to clearly explain the properties and uses of items in our world. Set of 6 paperback books.

3 years & up. Look under the magnifying glass to see the different incredible details of these seashells. Use this set of shells for sorting, counting, or up-close viewing. Encourage children to explore the textures and colors of each shell. Have children sort these shells into similar groups. Use these Sorting Shells in an exciting lesson about counting, addition, or subtraction. For extra learning have. A discussion with your children about where these shells come from and what sea animals they belong to. These 48 genuine seashells come in different sizes.

4 years & up. 16 double-sided photo/x-ray cards engage students in science exploration from the inside out! Images are protected with a special scratch-resistant coating. Examine the photos and then place them on a light table or in a window to reveal the skeletal system of the animals! An excellent way to introduce children to animals and anatomy. Flip the cards over to get a better look at the skeleton. Teacher guide included. Cards are 8.5" x 11".

4 years & up. Real animal x-rays printed on durable transparent plastic are great for years of use on light tables, overhead projectors, and white surfaces. Study the interior structure of several mammals, reptiles, fish, amphibians, and birds. Examine the picture cards with the x-rays. These highly detailed photographs match the animal x-rays. Lay the x-ray over the photograph to see how the skeletal system supports the body of each animal. Includes 14 X-rays, 14 picture cards, and a teacher guide. X-rays and cards measure up to 8" x 10".

3 years & up. Children can create dough eggs to put in the birds nest! Each dough mat has a numeral and corresponding counting dots so children know how many dough eggs to make and place in the nest. These mats are a wonderful and engaging way to incorporate math and fine motor skills. Activity card(s) included Gently wipe clean with a damp cloth, air dry. Measures 8.5" x 11". Set of 9.

3 years & up. Introduce early math, science, and literacy concepts, as well as fine motor skills, in a fun and engaging way by utilizing included materials on your light table. Over 200 pieces including transparent numerals, 2 and 3 dimensional shapes, circular dots, and bead-filled shapes - all in a variety of colors! Three sorting trays and an activity card(s) are also included.

3 years & up. Counting is more than reciting numbers that have been memorized in sequence. This kit and the related activities will help develop an understanding that numbers represent sets of objects and each number matches one object in a set. Being able to match or pair items one-to-one is an important concept for math readiness. Includes hands-on manipulatives, books, and a selection of related activities to optimize the learning experience. This kit supports parent involvement and early learning through a variety of interactive and engaging activities. An ideal way for teachers and families to enrich children's learning experiences together. Kit includes a clear vinyl backpack and bilingual activity cards. Contents may vary.

3 years & up. Help children to identify the four seasons with this engaging puzzle set. These 12 piece jigsaw puzzles are vivid, real-life images of children and families enjoying all the seasons. This set promotes fine motor and problem-solving skills. Have children identify which season is being shown as they complete the puzzle. Features two puzzles for each of the four seasons. Pieces are raised for easy gripping. Each 12-piece puzzles measure 9"L x 12"W.

3 years & up. Incorporate your pets and other animals into this fun activity with these exciting Animal Lacing Boards for Fine Motor Skills Practice. These lacing boards promote dexterity, hand-eye coordination, problem solving, and sequencing. Encourage your children to identify the animal and the color of the string as they lace these durable boards. Includes 12 boards with realistic images of pets and animals with 12 laces. Measures 6"L x 6"W.

4 years & up. Learning doesn't stop at the classroom door! Expand curriculum into the outdoor environment with the Out and About With Math Kit. This kit provides a variety of learning experiences that enable teachers to reinforce curricular concepts in a fun, hands-on way. Children will explore and build number sense and other fundamental skills crucial to math success, as well as number recognition, one-to-one correspondence, understanding sets, and number order. The stackable box provided with each kit has a watertight seal - ideal for outdoor storage! Activity cards included.

4 years & up. Learning doesn't stop at the classroom door! Expand curriculum into the outdoor environment with the Out and About With Art Kit. This kit provides a variety of learning experiences that enable teachers to reinforce curricular concepts in a fun, hands-on way. A child who can think creatively, outside of the box, and without self-imposed criteria for conformity excels in school. This kit and the related activities will encourage Pre-K children to express themselves creatively, unrestricted by conventional ideas of art. Some of the targeted learning goals include observation, self-expression, and creativity.The stackable box provided with each kit has a watertight seal - ideal for outdoor storage! Activity card(s) included.

3 years & up. Help children build social and emotional intelligence with these wonderful I Believe in Myself Book Set for Developing Confidence and Resilience. These books are great for shared reading and the engaging texts that prompt discussions about real-world experiences. Encourage children to discuss what helps them feel confident or hopeful. A full-color poster is included. Set of 6 paperback books.

5 years & up. Specially designed tools to fit a child's grip, this set of carpentry tools includes all the tools necessary to build simple creations to more complex projects. Tools are sharp and require adult supervision. Use this opportunity to share tool safety and carpentry knowledge while building teamwork and learning together. Includes: tool belt, handsaw, safety goggles, 6"ruler, 10' tape measure, phillips and flat head screwdrivers, file, 6.5" hammer, and clamp.

3 years & up. This 8 page STEM Journal outlines how to utilize the scientific process in an early childhood classroom. Each of the 11"L x 8.5"W pages provide a space for children to draw pictures along with developmentally appropriate lines to write text as they utilize the scientific method. Perfect addition to any science center! Set of 10 journals.

Decorate your classroom or learning center with these STEM Concepts and Activities Diverse Settings Poster Set . These posters are a great way for your children to identify and relate to others as they engage in similar STEM activities. Use these posters in an interactive lesson to describe what STEM based activity the children are engaging in. Each high quality image measures 11"L x 17"W.

3 years & up. Make interactive reading even more fun with this Jurassic Adventure STEM Learning Interactive Take Home Activities Kit. The materials in this kit promote literacy, exploration, and problem solving. This exciting STEM Adventure kit invites families to participate in enjoyable STEM based learning together. The kit includes a book, learning materials, and an activity card(s).

3 years & up. Introduce children to the ever changing weather with these exciting Weather Basics Early STEM Learning Books with Photos. This set of books discusses different facts about weather and displays high quality photos of the weather. Encourage children to discuss their favorite weather conditions. Use these books to talk about safety during different weather conditions. Paperback. Set of 6 books approximately 24 pages each.

4 years & up. Do you know what a Lady Bug looks like before they grow up? This question and more can be answered with this life cycle set! Anatomically accurate and highly detailed life cycles that show how insects and frogs grow. Includes Butterfly, Ladybug, Ant, Praying Mantis, Honey Bee, Frog, and six sorting cards. Great for counting, sequencing, and early learning biology.

3 years & up. Children can easily collect, curate, experiment with, and display found objects and liquids with these sturdy, clear acrylic Treasure Tubes for 360 degree viewing. The lids sit on top of the tubes and do not secure, making it easy to add trinkets, natural materials, and sensory objects to observe, display, and rattle. Ideal for color and sound exploration and light table activities. Holds marbles, beads, twigs, leaves, small toys and more. Stack the tubes on top of each other to customize play experience. Easy-to-remove wooden top keeps objects securely in place until ready to be replaced. Set of 8 tubes. Largest Tube measures: 3" diameter x 5.75"H. Smallest Tube measures: 3" diameter x 3.5"H.

3 years & up. Whether at home or in the classroom, start growing your own mini farm today! This kit comes with everything you need to grow 18 plants. Includes biodegradable pots, germination bags, two peat discs, three seed packs and a growing and experiment guide. The three seed packs have Green Bean, Sweet Pepper, and Grape Tomato seeds.

3 years & up. Bring the adventure indoors with this engaging Animal Adventure STEM Learning Kit. This take-home STEM kit promotes literacy, dexterity, fine motor skills, color recognition, and collaborative learning. The adventure kit invites families to participate in enjoyable STEM based learning together. The kit includes a book, learning materials, and an activity card(s).

Celebrate movement through dance and simple aerobic exercises. This CD set represents a cross section of musical styles from slower tempos to rock-n-roll and everyone's favorite The Hokey Pokey. Added exercise CD's from Greg and Steve will make this set a classroom favorite!

4 years & up. Get children moving as they use ribbons and scarves. Our bright nylon scarves and rainbow ribbons are lots of fun to wave, toss, twirl, and more. Perfect for movement and music activities outdoors or indoors. Activity card(s) included.Set includes 12 scarves (27" square) and 12 ribbons (each with a 12" wand and 36" ribbon).

3 years & up. Take the fun outside with this exciting gross motor kit. This kit includes 12 sturdy 24 inch hoops, 6 rubber playground balls, 6 rhythm ribbons, 6 super 8' speed ropes,10 numbered bean bags, 4 sidewalk chalks, 8 juggling balls and 5 foam sport balls. Children can play soccer, kickball, football, beanbag toss, and more! This kit promotes gross motor skills, fine motor skills, balance, hand-eye coordination, color recognition, math skills, creativity, and collaborative play. Activity card(s) included. Contents may vary.

3 years & up. The importance of having a balanced diet is discussed in this series on the different food groups. The use of simple text and large photographs to highlight the subjest matter in a way young children can understand. This book set is useful for discussions about healthy choices and reflects the new nutritional guidelines. At the end of each book, are small photos of foods and activities to choose for an ideal healthy day. Each book uses real-life photography and simple comparisons to explain that some foods are healthier than others and gives readers ideas for creating their own meals. Set of 6 paperback books.

4 years & up. Inspire good habits with these easy to read introductions Good Health Habits and Your Body Nutritious Living Books. Whether learning about proper nutrition or understanding how our bodies work, kids will get the facts they need to help keep them in good health.This wonderful set of books promote healthy living, literacy, activity, and nutrition. Encourage children to ask questions about concepts or vocabulary they are unfamiliar with. Set of 4 paperback books.

4 years & up. Stretch, strut, waddle, prance and stroll with these body poetry exercises. The back of the cards have 3 related walking patterns for children to follow. Included guide details facts about each animal, exercise routines and ideas for integrating the exercises into the curriculum. Included are 16 exercise cards with different animals printed on to impersonate. Cards measure 8" x 11".

3 years & up. Help children build social and emotional intelligence through shared reading and engaging texts that prompt discussions about real-world experiences. Spark your child's imagination and stimulate curiosity while developing social and communication skills. In this "I'm In Control of Myself Book Set," simple words and full-color illustrations teach important concepts in ways even very young children can understand. A full-color poster is included. Set of 6 paperback books.

Birth & up. Introduce children to different foods throughout the world with these 5 board books. Tasty treats await young readers in the colorful, rhyming ode to Japanese cuisine. Plates and bamboo steamers come, from sticky rice to sesame balls, this is a colorful, rhyming ode to Chinese cuisine. Dance, frijoles negros, and enjoy tostadas to enchiladas in this book. The comforting flavors of fried chicken, mac 'n' Cheese, collards and other hold-cooked treats fill this book on Soul Food. From hearty minestrone and risotto stirred and stirred with heart to sweet, cool gelato, Mangia! Mangia! Introduces young tummies to tasty treats from the land of linguini. Great for the dramatic play area. Each book focuses on dishes from different countries including, Japan, China, Mexico, Israel, and American soul food. Components may vary.

3 years & up. Real images reinforce healthy eating habits and align with the USDA MyPlate model. This learning kit is great for at home learning or in school instruction. Being that the pieces are all made of felt, the kit also travels well. Includes 1 felt plate with placemat, 50 food pieces, 5 food group pieces, and a 16 page lesson guide. Precut. Placemat measures 12"L x 14"W.

3 years & up. Encourage children to explore the five senses with this interactive, easy to follow game. This game will also help children with identifying facial expressions and parts of the body. Use this game in an interactive lesson about the five senses and how they help us function. Includes 2 game boards, 40 laminated game pieces, and a draw-string bag for easy transportation and storage. Made in the USA.

3 years & up. Inspire healthy habits through interactive play with the Life Skills and Good Practices Puzzle Set. Using real photos, these puzzles will show children simple ways that they can care for themselves and others. From washing their hands to tying their shoes, children will learn some of the most important routines for living well. 12 pieces per puzzle. Each puzzle measures 9"L x 12"W.

3 years & up. Promote good physical health practices with this set of wood puzzles showing children in motion. Promotes active play as children mimic the children in the pictures and their activities. Puzzles require children to think logically, recognize patterns, and make decisions about how pieces fit together. This process enhances their ability to analyze situations. Children can share similarities and differences with their experiences in swimming, jumping, biking, and much more as they piece these puzzles together. Puzzles measure 9" x 12" with 7 to 12 pieces each.

4 years & up. These track and field activities are sure to get children excited while enriching gross motor development. Builds coordination, balance, muscle strength, and control. Kit includes 6-8"H Return-To-Right hurdles, foam discus set, baton set, and foam shot put set.

2 years & up. The River Stones are designed to improve coordination and balance. Jumping or stepping from stone to stone developes a child's confidence in their ability to judge distances. The side of each triangular block varies in steepness and difficulty, and the layout can be changed to make a pathwat more or less challenging. Each stone has a non-slip rubber rim that helps with stability during play, which also protects indoor surfaces. River Stones can be conveniently stacked for storage. Each set includes 6 stones in 6 colors: three measuring 14.96" x 14.56" x 3.35" and three measuring 10.23" x 10.23" x 1.77".

2 years & up. An inviting tactile material that challenges children's sense of touch on both hands and feet. At the same time, it develops the ability to describe sense impressions verbally. The tactile discs, made of nice-to-touch synthetic rubber, contain different tactile structures, each with its own color. Each of the tactile structures can be found on a large disc for positioning on the floor, as well as on a small disc that the child will be able to hold in his/her hands. In terms of playing, the discs offer innumerable possibilities ranging from a fundamental sensing of the tactile structures to blindfold games based on memory and recognition. The games can be adjusted, so that they fit the child's age and level of functionality. Discs measure 4.3" - 10.6". Weight Capacity: 220.5lb.

4 years & up. Learning doesn't stop at the classroom door! Expand curriculum into the outdoor environment with Out and About Music & Movement Kit. This kit provides a variety of learning experiences that enable teachers to reinforce curricular concepts in a fun, hands-on way. Exploring music and rhythm helps to develop balance, spatial awareness, and whole body/brain integration. In addition, exercising with cross laterals is powerfully connected to cognitive growth and reading readiness. Children will build brain power by incorporating some of the activities they love most (moving and music) with fresh air and socializing. The stackable box provided with each kit has a watertight seal - ideal for outdoor storage! Activity cards included. Contents may vary.

3 years & up. Have fun while building healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner plates with foods that represent the 6 main food groups. Includes 34 illustrated magnetic pieces, 12"L x 16.5"W wipe-on/wipe-off magnetic placemat, menu pad, and suggested activities.

3 years & up. Reinforce basic concepts and make learning fun with bingo! Create healthy habits and make learning about foods fun with this bingo game using real images of healthy foods and nutrition. Includes images of fruits, vegetables, sweets, drinks, and carbs. Up to 20 players can play with 30 calling cards and tokens included. Ideal for use in both small and large group settings.

Practice yoga and mindfulness to engage in an active and healthy lifestyle! This premium child yoga mat provides a comfortable and convenient space for yoga activities along with protection from floor surfaces. Promotes social and emotional learning, physical and emotional health and well-being. and addresses stress and anxiety. High performance, easy care yoga mat contains no pththalates or heavy metals. This mat will provide a stable, slip-resistant surface for a child's yoga practice. Measures 24" x 60" and is 0.125" thick.

Take a deep breath and a mindful moment with this Relax and Be Happy: Mindfulness for Children CD Set. This CD set includes 25 tracks meant to promote and guide mindfulness practices. Use these CDs to educate your children about the importance of mindfulness. The set includes creative mindfulness games, visualizations and exercises to help children feel grounded, find calm, improve focus, practice kindness and relax.

3 years & up. Great for indoor or outdoor use, this 89 piece set is made from FSC certified eucalyptus wood and weathers to a soft gray if left outdoors. Feature smooth sanded edges and notches that lock together allowing for big structures and endless building possibilities. With varying shapes and sizes, there are plenty to share, encouraging group participation. Smallest piece measures 6"L x 3"W. Largest piece measures 30"L x 3"W.

2 years & up. A versatile and fun set for building whatever a child can imagine! Use the flex connectors as hinges to further the design possibilities and bring your imagination creations to life. Set includes 76 durable plastic pieces: 18 beams, 18 large connectors, 24 small connectors, and 16 flexi connectors. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Made of 100% recycled plastic.

2 years & up. Encourage children to explore their creativity as they build and discover basic engineering skills. Assemble structures using squares and triangles and add gears by simply pushing them into place. Once connected, turn one gear and see the rest of them rotate! Contains 58 durable, lightweight plastic pieces suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Includes: 24 squares, 4 triangles, 10 square gear panels, and 20 gears. Made of 86% recycled plastic.

Birth & up. Rubber balls with a honeycomb pattern surface which aids grip. Set includes one each of red, green, blue and yellow. Improves hand-eye coordination and ball skills. Supports collaborative and sensory play and development of gross motor skills. Ships deflated and includes inflation needle. Great for individual play or group activities. Each ball measures approximately 10" in diameter.

4 years & up. Make any moment mindful from morning to night with five categories of cards, designed to fit into each part of the day. Whimsical full-color illustrations on both sides of the cards provide easy-to-follow steps for each practice. The cards and 8-page instructional booklet include tips for children of a wide range of abilities, making this deck an inclusive tool for nurturing inner peace and strength. Includes 50 double-sided cards and 8-page booklet. Cards measure 4.96" x 6.97".

3 years & up. Keep up with the time using this brightly colored Mega Sand Timer Set for Classroom Activities Indoors and Outdoors. This classic hourglass timer is the perfect tool to help children visualize time from seconds to 10 minutes! Use these exciting times for science experiments, time management, and other timed games. These sand timers are time-tested and made of durable plastic. Timers come with matching colored sand. Each timer measures 3.25"L x 6.375"W.

3 years & up. Help children build social and emotional intelligence through shared reading and engaging texts that prompt discussions about real-world experiences. Spark your child's imagination and stimulate curiosity while developing social and communication skills. In this "I'm In Control of Myself Book Set," simple words and full-color illustrations teach important concepts in ways even very young children can understand. A full-color poster is included. Set of 6 paperback books.

Chart encourages teamwork, self-esteem and responsibility. Features 10 job cards with blank reverse sides for customization and 30 hand cards for student names. Reuse all 40 write & wipe cards! Nylon chart with grommets and 2 storage pockets measures 29.5"L x 22"W.

This round-the-world photographic book set introduces young children to the concept of the world's people, the places they live, and how they work and play. Each book tours the globe to develop a strong interest in cultures and ethnic heritage while showing differences in young children. Set includes 6 paperback books.

3 years & up. Encourage your children to discover and explore the outdoors with these Let's Take a Walk and Explore Nature Early STEM Concepts Books. Children will enjoy learning about the different elements of nature such as rocks, leaves, oak trees, maple trees, flowers, and seeds. Complete with beautiful photographs, children can explore and point out familiar elements they may encounter on walks. For extra learning, have a discussion about ecosystems or the animals that thrive from the different elements. Set of 6 paperback books.

Teach children respect for nature and the earth with this unique One World rug. It can be a great starting point for conversations about animals, plants, seasons, recycling, and the multi-cultural people who inhabit our world. Antimicrobial rug has a SoftFlex® back which eliminates wrinkles and lies flat. Made in the USA. Measures 5'4" x 7'8".

3 years & up. This magnetic, dry erase calendar teaches, time, weather and vocabulary! Children interact and learn about the days of the week and months of the year while increasing their vocabulary knowledge. There are 18 weather related magnetic pictures and 45 word tiles (20 weather words, 22 calendar words). 3 blank picture tiles and 3 blank calendar word tiles are included so that teachers can add words and pictures of their own. 23.5" L x 32"W.

3 years & up. Great for teaching about seasons and storytelling. Includes a colorful background for all 4 seasons, for a total of 35 pre-cut washable pieces. Sets are designed to be used on top of flannelboards that are at least 24" wide. Washable and colorfast. Flannelboard not included.

3 years & up. Help children to identify the four seasons with this engaging puzzle set. These 12 piece jigsaw puzzles are vivid, real-life images of children and families enjoying all the seasons. This set promotes fine motor and problem-solving skills. Have children identify which season is being shown as they complete the puzzle. Features two puzzles for each of the four seasons. Pieces are raised for easy gripping. Each 12-piece puzzles measure 9"L x 12"W.

2 years & up. Each season of the year is special, wherever we live in the world. Follow the children in these books as they discover and explore the unique character of each season, through indoor and outdoor play. Sensory, detailed and child-centred, these are the perfect introduction for young children to the cycles of the year. This book set celebrates each of the four seasons throughout the year. Each book is filled with simple text and intriguing images that reveal information for the early learners. Set of 4 board books.

3 years & up. Bake a mud pie, mix up some leaf soup, and inspire growing imaginations with this sturdy Mud Kitchen. Use the Mud Kitchen's large work surface and sink with removable plug to incorporate messy materials such as mud, sand, and water into collaborative outdoor play. Store mud tools, buckets, and Nature to Play™ Crates on the convenient accessory shelf and spacious bottom shelf. Complete with a weather-resistant finish and made from weather-resistant, thermally modified wood by Thermory®, the Mud Kitchen is optimal for rugged, outdoor use. Product ships in 2 boxes. Some assembly required. Assembly difficulty level: Easy. Estimated Assembly time: Less than 1 hour. Measures 22.5"H x 22"W x 51"L.

4 years & up. Many things we use everyday were designed by engineers. These exciting books show ways to explore the connections between engineering, science, math and technology and how their ideas affect us in our day-to-day lives.

Resource books often provide tips and tricks for managing challenging behaviors, but what happens when those tactics don't work? Most teachers give up. This book brings a raw, real, and at times funny approach to handling challenging behaviors and understanding why most behavior-management strategies don't work. Author Angela Searcy shares real-world examples, proven solutions, and new approaches to overcoming classroom disruptions using her PUSH PAST IT approach. Paperback. 176 pages.

Sometimes misbehavior isn't what it seems. Many children come to care with early signs of mental- or behavioral-health issues. Early childhood professionals are often the first to notice that something is different. "How Can I Help?" is a practical guide that helps educators first identify issues and then create nurturing, safe, and successful learning environments to set up all children for success. Learn how to: promote mental health for all children in your care, identify signs of behavioral-health issues in children and family members, support children who have specific behavioral-health difficulties, and work with the families of children with behavioral-health challenges.

When was the last time you got down on your hands and knees to see your classroom from a child's height? Research shows that effective early childhood classroom design begins from the ground up. Classroom design is a crucial component of an effective learning environment. This book brings a new approach to classroom design that begins and ends with the child's viewpoint. Each chapter details how the classroom environment influences children's learning, and the authors provide specific examples of how educators can use the children's perspective to make their classrooms a place of joy and possibility. Paperback. 256 pages.

Children are spending less time being outside in nature, playing, imagining, and learning about their surroundings. Instead, they're spending more time with tablets, televisions, and overly structured routines. This book shows practical and strategic ways educators can create rich, explorative, and interdisciplinary learning through extensive outdoor experiences. Learn how to develop and implement a nature-based curriculum to support children's optimal learning, from start to finish. Age focus: 3 - 6 years. Paperback. 128 pages.

This award-winning 10-step guide lets you work with portfolio assessment at a comfortable pace, breaking the process down into easy-to-manage steps. 192 pages.

This comprehensive, research-based curriculum works with half-day and full-day programs. The 36 weekly thematic units, which differentiate instruction for three- and four-year olds, include multi-sensory activities. In addition to encouraging family engagement, the curriculum supports dual language learners and incorporates special needs adaptations. Includes a curriculum guide for setting up and managing your learning environment and a three-volume lesson guide.

Describes practical ways to adjust centers and classroom routines for children with special needs. Suggestions enable all children to learn by keeping them involved in developmentally appropriate routines and center based activities. Each chapter focuses on either a learning center, such as art or science, or a time of the day, such as snack time or dismissal, with particular attention to the needs of children who are developmentally delayed, orthopedically impaired, have autism/Pervasive Development Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, behavioral issues, motor planning problems, or visual impairments. Age focus: 3 - 6 years. Paperback. 208 pages.

A teacher interacts with the children all day long. It's how the warm and responsive relationships in which young children learn best are built. But interactions in which teachers intentionally promote learning can be few and far between. A "Powerful Interaction" may last only a few minutes, but in that time the teacher tunes out any distractions, tunes into the child, and then presents a learning experience tailored to that child at that moment. This book with guild you through three steps of a Powerful Interaction (Be Present, Connect, Extend Learning) with self guided lessons. By Amy Laura Dombro. Paperback, 160 pages

Emphasizing essential interpersonal skills that should be developed in early childhood, this guide offers a holistic approach to developing classroom communities in which each child feels recognized, appreciated, and able to contribute. Taking into account a teacher's goals, values, strengths, and weaknesses, guidance is offered for adjusting and planning for developmentally appropriate expectations, classroom organization, and communication with families. Filled with concrete examples and effective approaches to common classroom problems, this detailed handbook provides positive strategies for handling unwanted behavioral challenges. By individualizing the needs of each student using the methods espoused in this handbook, educators will cultivate a supportive classroom setting based on emotional expression and conflict resolution. Paperback. 144 pages.

Play is learning! But play in the early years is endangered by the emphasis on push-down academics, mounting parental expectations, and pressures on early childhood teachers to prepare young children for the rigors of kindergarten and beyond. With all of that, gains made by play experiences, including readiness skills and social-emotional development, have fallen away. Young children learn best through play. This book helps educators understand the different types of play and the rich opportunities offered through carefully planned time and environments designed for valuable pre-K play experiences. Paperback. 184 pages.

Most early childhood teachers are using learning centers in the classroom, but do not approach them in ways that fully support a variety of learning opportunities. This book approaches learning centers through the STEM lens, and shares how themes can be integrated into centers to promote creativity and higher-level thinking. "STEM Play" provides varied activities for the most common centers: art, blocks, dramatic play, literacy, math, science, music and movement. Full of beautiful, full-color photos that show the activities in real early childhood classrooms, teachers can easily use the book's ideas immediately in their curriculum. Also includes a "How To" section for teachers who wish to expand on the STEM focus and use themed activities in their learning centers. Paperback. 174 pages.

Many Languages, One Classroom applies the latest information about best practices to all aspects of a preschool program. Designed to fit any preschool curriculum, this book addresses state standards and benchmarks of standard quality programming. Organized by interest areas and times of the day, you'll find everything you need to help English language learners during dramatic play, outdoor play, reading, science, blocks, and circle time. Each chapter is broken down into several sections: the environment, activities, links to standards, family connections, technology tips, and reflections. Paperback. 96 pages.

This book has been written for all teachers and directors who work with infants, toddlers, and twos, including special educators and educators working with typically developing children. It specifically addresses the needs of children with developmental delays, as well as those children at risk for developing special needs. Each chapter includes experiences and activities that are common to settings where infants and toddlers learn. The strategies provided are easy to use and apply to all children. Examples are presented for managing the physical environment to enhance the overall development of infants, toddlers, and twos with special needs. Paperback. 160 pages.

Connecting with dual language learners (DLLs) is a growing reality among early childhood educators, who need to learn practical, proven strategies to reach these students. Grounded in research and strengthened by the author's personal experience as a student learning English, Connecting Right from the Start helps teachers understand the culturally and linguistically diverse children in their classroom, as well as those with disabilities. Some of the skills teachers will learn: ways to make DLLs feel more comfortable in the classroom, the stages of second-language acquisition, ways to challenge DLLs without overwhelming them, and ways to involve families in school activities.

4 years & up. Know and Follow Rules by Cheri. J. Meiners. A child who doesn't follow rules is always in trouble. This book starts with simple reasons why we have rules: to help us stay safe, learn, be fair, and get along. Then, it presents four basic rules: "Listen," "Best Work," "Hands and Body to Myself," and "Please and Thank You." The focus throughout is on the positive sense of pride that comes with learning to follow rules. Includes a section of discussion questions, games, and activities adults can use to reinforce what children have learned. Paperback. 40 pages.

4 years & up. Teach children social skills that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. This series of Learning to Get Along® books shows children appropriate ways to act (such as following rules and taking turns) when they are with their friends, at school, or in other social situations. The skills children learn from these books will set them up for success in their eventual academic, personal, and professional lives.

3 years & up. Children, therapists, and teachers will benefit from this collection of titles full of encouragement and support. Lessons abound from support in the face of common childhood fears to the will of a hearing impaired child to dance. A must for every classroom!

3 years & up. Teaching emotional literacy helps children develop social skills by recognizing and responding to social cues appropriately. Children can interpret their own emotions by matching "feeling" words with pictures. Actual photographs printed on felt. 12 pictures, 12 feeling words, 6 page lesson guide. Average figure 6" tall.

3 years & up. Invite children into a safe place to sort, share, and work through their emotions. This area provides a comfortable place to use a variety of engaging social and emotional materials and self-discovery tools that encourage children to identify what they are feeling and find appropriate ways to handle their emotions. While sitting in the Comfort Zone, children can choose from the included Baby Monster Puppet, 10 books, 12-piece poster set, 8 puzzles, 6 self-reflective mirrors, 3 huggers, and the complete Flower Feelings Learning Kit. Comfort Zone measures 48"L x 29"W x 12"H. Items may vary.

Over 40 activities that focus on controlling teasing and bullying with friendship, community, and expressing feelings. Use these activities, the classroom environment, and family involvement to create a climate of mutual respect in the classroom. 128 pages.

Research shows that children do not outgrow challenging behavior, making early intervention essential. But what can early childhood educators do to reduce challenging behaviors when nothing seems to work? From aromatherapy to affirmations,'When Nothing Else Works' is filled with creative strategies and techniques to address and adjust problematic behavior in the classroom while also promoting resilience and active engagement in learning. Written from the perspective of an experienced school development psychologist, William DeMeo builds upon the latest behavioral research and evidence-based practices. Paperback. 256 pages.

Now more than ever, adults must help children develop the skills necessary to navigate through life successfully. By focusing on building social and emotional strength, we increase children's resilience and prepare them to handle the challenges in life. The strategies and activities in "Socially Strong, Emotionally Secure" help children become socially and emotionally healthy for life. Organized into five chapters, the activities support and build resilience in children ages 3 to 8. 160 pages. Paperback.

A fun, accessible approach to the maker movement! With 25 classroom-ready engineering design challenges inspired by children's favorite books, educators can seamlessly integrate making and tinkering and STEM concepts (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) in preschool through third grade classrooms. Paperback. 144 pages.

Early childhood teachers continue to seek activities that promote STEM-based learning. But most STEM books focus on science and math, excluding technology and engineering. Creative Investigations in Early Engineering® & Technology helps teachers create a more well-rounded STEM learning program. Encourage children to think, make, tinker and innovate. Introduce engineering skills such as coding in a developmentally appropriate way. Leverage children's use of digital technologies to help them learn new skills. Promote active engagement and participation in classroom learning. Paperback. 112 pages.

Every day, 250 children are suspended from school. Many are children of color, deprived of opportunities to experience learning at the same rate and quality as white children. Many families don't feel heard or respected in their child's schools. Don't Look Away: Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms leads early childhood professionals to explore and address issues of bias, equity, low expectations, and family engagement to ensure culturally responsive experiences. Importantly, this book will challenge you to consider your perceptions and thought processes: identify your own unconscious biases-we all have them, recognize and minimize bias in the classroom, school, and community, connect with children and their families, and help close the opportunity gap for children from marginalized communities. This book offers strategies, tools, and information to help you create a culturally responsive and equitable learning environment. Paperback. 144 pages.

Offering inspiration and guidance on creating culturally sensitive and culturally sustainable early childhood environments. With the help of over 400 full-color photos this book guides readers to use their environment to promote a sense of wonder, curiosity, and joy, and allow children to explore their identity. This book analyzes environment design through six key terms: aesthetic--the nature of art and beauty; authenticity--avoiding stereotypical and biased assumptions; equity-achieving equal outcomes by the individualizing support for each child; dynamic--always changing and supporting children's critical thinking; praxis--actioned informed by theory; and critical reflection--the on-going process of consideration, analysis and informed decision-making applied to daily work. Age focus: 0 - 8 years. Paperback. 280 pages.