Books

The Giant Encyclopedia of Theme Activities

By Kathy Charner. This book covers 50 themes with teacher-developed activities to delight children as they learn! All activities are designed to stimulate eager young minds and build lasting learning skills. 511 pages, 8-1/2" x 11"... More.

Creative Resources for the Early Childhood Classroom

By Judy Herr and Yvonne R. Libbey Larson. Fifth Edition. This best-selling, theme-based curriculum book contains 70 different themes ranging from ants to zoo animals. Each theme contains a variation of the following content: curriculum, w... More.

Parenting: It’s Your Decision! Book

By Carolyn Behrens. Grades 8-12. Use as a hands-on learning curriculum in parenting units or classes, to help students develop an awareness of the life changes that happen when children are added to a family. Students will experience the ... More.

Natural Baby Care: Raising Your Child the Way Nature Intended Book

By Kim Davies. What to expect in your baby’s first year and how to cope with any situation, with expert advice and over 300 practical color photographs, artworks, and diagrams. Explains how to give your baby the best start in life with natu... More.

The BabyCenter Essential Guide to Your Baby’s First Year Book

By Linda J. Murray, Anna McGrail, and Daphne Metland. An indispensable guide to caring for an infant during the first year. Filled with advice from experts and real-world wisdom from actual moms. The book helps answer the concerns new parents... More.

Nasco’s Activities for Child Care Classes: Toys Activity Book

By Carol Schmelzel. Grade 6 and up. This book includes lessons (in puzzle and quiz form) on topics such as why toys are important, toy selection, and toy safety; and idea sheets with suggestions for instant toys from household items. Provides pat... More.

Child Development: The First Six Years

By Susan Puffer. Grade 9 and up. Hard-to-find supplemental activities on a topic of increasing importance. These reproducible worksheets reinforce major concepts and vocabulary to help students better understand how children develop throu... More.

Practical Parenting Student Book

Grade 7 and up. Includes five sections dealing with physical care and health, nutrition, guidance/discipline, teaching your child, and day care. Emphasis throughout is on developing positive, affirming parenting skills. Each section is followed b... More.

Practical Parenting Teacher’s Guide

Grade 7 and up. Includes five sections dealing with physical care and health, nutrition, guidance/discipline, teaching your child, and day care. Emphasis throughout is on developing positive, affirming parenting skills. Each section is followed b... More.

Working with Groups on Family Issues

By Sandy Stewart Christian, MSW, LICSW. Twenty-five structured exercises, each 30-60 minutes long, for exploring: divorce, balancing work and family, family problems, solo parenting, boundaries, intimacy, and step-families. Participan... More.