Merrell S Strong Start Grades K 2

"Teach social-emotional competence to preschoolers with the NEW edition of the Strong Start--Grades K-2 curriculum! Part of the Strong Kids[trademark symbol] series, Strong Start is the fun, easy way to help children develop the social-emotional skills they need to build a strong foundation for school success. Developed by a team of educational and mental health experts, this evidence-based, age-appropriate curriculum is Low cost and low tech Proven to help increase children's knowledge of healthy behavior Easy to implement with no training required Brief enough to use with any program Through engaging classroom activities, children learn about emotions and the social-emotional skills they'll use for the rest of their lives: managing anger, reducing stress, solving interpersonal problems, and more. This scientifically-based curriculum runs for 10 weeks, and lessons are easy to fit into your existing schedule. Partially scripted lessons, handouts, and worksheets are included--all photocopiable and available as downloads--so you have everything you need to implement the program with little added cost or preparation."--

"This book is a field-tested, kid-friendly curriculum that makes it easy to give young children a strong foundation of social-emotional competence. Focuses on skills young children will build on and use for the rest of their lives - managing anger, being a good friend, dealing with anxiety, resolving conflicts, and more." "Lessons in Strong Start - Pre-K include everything teachers need - optional, easily adaptable scripts; sample scenarios and examples; and creative activities developed just for preschool children - and the "booster" lessons help reinforce new skills and strategies."--BOOK JACKET.

Curriculum to promote social-emotional competence and resilience of students in grades K through 12 using class activities to develop vital skills.

The last in a four-volume series of books focusing on the brief and practical social and emotional learning programs for children. This volume is designed for teens in grades 9-12 and includes lessons for both prevention and intervention programs.

Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progress, and the adults who provide for the care and the education of young children bear a great responsibility for their health, development, and learning. Despite the fact that they share the same objective - to nurture young children and secure their future success - the various practitioners who contribute to the care and the education of children from birth through age 8 are not acknowledged as a workforce unified by the common knowledge and competencies needed to do their jobs well. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 explores the science of child development, particularly looking at implications for the professionals who work with children. This report examines the current capacities and practices of the workforce, the settings in which they work, the policies and infrastructure that set qualifications and provide professional learning, and the government agencies and other funders who support and oversee these systems. This book then makes recommendations to improve the quality of professional practice and the practice environment for care and education professionals. These detailed recommendations create a blueprint for action that builds on a unifying foundation of child development and early learning, shared knowledge and competencies for care and education professionals, and principles for effective professional learning. Young children thrive and learn best when they have secure, positive relationships with adults who are knowledgeable about how to support their development and learning and are responsive to their individual progress. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 offers guidance on system changes to improve the quality of professional practice, specific actions to improve professional learning systems and workforce development, and research to continue to build the knowledge base in ways that will directly advance and inform future actions. The recommendations of this book provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the care and the education that children receive, and ultimately improve outcomes for children.

Clearly illustrated, with detailed colour photography throughout, the book is packed with helpful physiotherapy watch points and tips, enabling you to master the principles and key elements behind the technique in the safe hands of rehabilitation experts.

"Have you ever felt stuck in your life? Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have it all while others struggle to find their way? The answer is simply that all things begin with belief. What do you believe about yourself and the capabilities that you have. Unspoken Language is a powerful tool that has been instilled in your since the day you were born. It’s a language that is silent but it’s a force that communicates heavily with the universe to bring you exactly what you desire in life."--Back cover.

Strong Start-K-2 is a research-based curriculum for early educators that can be used across all developmental levels to promote social-emotional skills and competencies for the K-2 age range.