Book Shelf
Raising content, curious, and caring children is hard work. None of us can do it alone – trusted friends, teachers, parents who’ve been there, done that are part of the support we need. (along with a sense of humor and time to fulfill other aspects of our lives’ work). From time to time, we need to fine tune our repertoire, read research, or hear someone’s perspective on a specific aspect of child development and parenting.
If you want to dig deeper into the stuff I’m talking about in the 10 Traits to Foster in Young Children, check out these titles available through Amazon. Know that this is a work in process – I’m always looking for new titles and welcome your suggestions!
note: If you end up purchasing through these links, and about 23 others do the same, I’ll make enough to buy myself a latte. Just wanted you to know the details. (And even without the microscopic financial incentive, I’d recommend these to any parent or teacher!)
Empathy and Service to Others
Where’s the Service in Service Learning?
Love of Literature
Tell Me: Children, Reading and Talk
Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever
Books Children Love: A Guide to the Best Children’s Literature
Self Reliance and Confidence
Fill a Bucket: A Guide to Daily Happiness for the Young Child
Resiliency and Faith
Free-Range Kids: Giving Our Kids the Freedom We Had Without Going Nuts With Worry
Problem Solving
Motivated Minds: Raising Children to Love Learning
Teaching, Curriculum, and School Life:
Sammy and His Behavior Problems
General Child Development & Gender
Eating, Sleeping, and Getting Up
The Wonder of Girls: Understanding the Hidden Nature of Girls
Yardsticks: Children in the Classrooms Ages 4-14, 3rd edition
Focus and Mindfulness
For Kids, Self-Control Factors into Future Success
Planting the Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness With Children
Teen Brain: It’s Just Not Grown Up Yet
Dr. Joann Deak, The Deak Group
Responsive Classroom:
Closing Circles: 50 Activities for Ending the Day in a Positive Way -Read review by clicking here.
