The Core Knowledge Ser.: What Your Preschooler Needs to Know : Get Ready for Kindergarten by E. D. Hirsch (2008, Trade Paperback)

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What Your Preschooler Needs to Know : Read-Alouds to Get Ready for Kindergarten, Paperback by Hirsch, E. D.; Bevilacqua, Linda, ISBN 0385341989, ISBN-13 9780385341981, Brand New, Free shipping in the US The creators of the Core Knowledge Series for elementary school students turn their attention to the needs of preschoolers to describe the essential building blocks of knowledge they require to provide a firm foundation for their future educational career, in a read-aloud anthology that covers everything from science and history to songs, stories, and more. Original. 60,000 first printing.

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PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100385341989
ISBN-139780385341981
eBay Product ID (ePID)61624101

Product Key Features

Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameWhat Your Preschooler Needs to Know : Get Ready for Kindergarten
SubjectTeaching Methods & Materials / Reading & Phonics, Education, Curricula, Parent Participation, Homeschooling
Publication Year2008
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaFamily & Relationships, Education
AuthorE. D. Hirsch
SeriesThe Core Knowledge Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight19.4 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width7.4 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2007-027551
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal372.21
SynopsisGive your child a smart start with What Your Preschooler Needs to Know Designed for parents to enjoy with children, filled with opportunities for reading aloud and fostering curiosity, this beautifully illustrated anthology offers preschoolers the fundamentals they need to prepare for a happy, productive time in school--and for the rest of their lives. Hundreds of thousands of children have benefited from the acclaimed Core Knowledge Series, developed in consultation with parents, educators, and the most distinguished developmental psychologists. In addition to valuable advice for parents, such as what it means for a child to be ready for kindergarten, special sidebars throughout the book help parents make reading aloud fun and interactive, suggesting questions to ask, connections to make, and games to play to enrich their preschooler's learning experience. Inside you will discover - Favorite poems and rhymes --all beautifully illustrated, to be read and recited together, from Robert Louis Stevenson's "At the Seaside" to limericks by Edward Lear and tongue twisters by Jack Prelutsky, plus fun "clap along " and "fingerplay" verses that parents and children can act out together - Beloved stories and fables --stories such as "The Three Little Pigs" and the African folktale "Why Flies Buzz" will open whole new worlds of learning and discovery - Visual arts --beautiful full-color reproductions of classic works that foster early appreciation of art history while igniting discussions about shapes, colors, and different styles and media - Music --dozens of songs to sing and dance to, including such "move around" songs as "Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes" and "The Wheels on the Bus" - History --a delightful introduction to American history, from the first Thanksgiving to Martin Luther King, Jr., with activities and stories parents and children can enjoy together - Science --from exploring the wonder of animals to the physical properties of light, air, and water--fun activities that will let children observe, experience, and enjoy the natural world, Prepare your child for a lifetime of learning and wonder. Designed for parents to enjoy with children, filled with opportunities for reading aloud and fostering curiosity, this beautifully illustrated read-aloud anthology offers preschoolers the fundamentals they need to prepare for a happy, productive time in school--and for the rest of their lives. Millions of children have benefited from the acclaimed Core Knowledge Series, developed in consultation with parents, educators, and the most distinguished developmental psychologists. In addition to valuable advice to parents, including what it means for a child to be ready for kindergarten, special sidebars throughout the book help parents make reading aloud fun and interactive, suggesting questions to ask, connections to make, and games to play to enrich their preschooler's learning experience. Discover: Favorite Poems and Rhymes--all beautifully illustrated. Read and recite together-- from Robert Louis Stevenson's poem "At the Seaside" to limericks by Edward Lear and tongue twisters by Jack Prelutsky, plus fun "clap along!" and "fingerplay" verses that parents and children can act out together. Beloved Stories and Fables--read aloud from stories like "The Three Little Pigs" and the African folktale "Why Flies Buzz" --and open whole new worlds of learning and discovery. Visual Arts--help your child appreciate and talk about art. Beautiful full-color reproductions of great works of art will foster early appreciation of art history while igniting discussions about shapes, colors, and different styles and media. Music--dozens of songs to sing and dance to, including "move around" songs like "Head and Shoulders, Kneesand Toes" and "The Wheels on the Bus" History--a delightful introduction to American history--from the first Thanksgiving to Martin Luther King, Jr., --with activities and stories parents and children can enjoy together Science--from the wonder of animals to exploring physical properties of light, air, and water--fun activities that will let children observe, experience, and enjoy the natural world, The authors of the wildly popular Core Knowledge series for elementary school students bring the same expertise to preschool, teaching young children life and learning skills at the most critical point in their development., Give your child a smart start with What Your Preschooler Needs to Know Designed for parents to enjoy with children, filled with opportunities for reading aloud and fostering curiosity, this beautifully illustrated anthology offers preschoolers the fundamentals they need to prepare for a happy, productive time in school--and for the rest of their lives. Hundreds of thousands of children have benefited from the acclaimed Core Knowledge Series, developed in consultation with parents, educators, and the most distinguished developmental psychologists. In addition to valuable advice for parents, such as what it means for a child to be ready for kindergarten, special sidebars throughout the book help parents make reading aloud fun and interactive, suggesting questions to ask, connections to make, and games to play to enrich their preschooler's learning experience. Inside you will discover * Favorite poems and rhymes --all beautifully illustrated, to be read and recited together, from Robert Louis Stevenson's "At the Seaside" to limericks by Edward Lear and tongue twisters by Jack Prelutsky, plus fun "clap along!" and "fingerplay" verses that parents and children can act out together * Beloved stories and fables --stories such as "The Three Little Pigs" and the African folktale "Why Flies Buzz" will open whole new worlds of learning and discovery * Visual arts --beautiful full-color reproductions of classic works that foster early appreciation of art history while igniting discussions about shapes, colors, and different styles and media * Music --dozens of songs to sing and dance to, including such "move around" songs as "Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes" and "The Wheels on the Bus" * History --a delightful introduction to American history, from the first Thanksgiving to Martin Luther King, Jr., with activities and stories parents and children can enjoy together * Science --from exploring the wonder of animals to the physical properties of light, air, and water--fun activities that will let children observe, experience, and enjoy the natural world
LC Classification NumberLB1140.5.R4W48 2008

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