You can't replay the early years of a child's life. Any parent or teacher who wants to do the right thing with young children, will want this book. Reading it is like taking a very enjoyable and enlightening child development course.

A must-have book for parents and those who work with young children. Talks about how language develops, how kids learn to read and write, learning styles, science and nature...just about everything about how kids learn. Even includes activities to do with children. And, if you want to learn more about a topic, or read a book with your kids, The Parents' & Teachers' Guide reviews books on each topic. A fabulous resource!

If for research or documentation you have the need to observe children, this book will serve as a detailed guide to that process. It includes recording routines, a children's use of materials, peer interaction, child-adult interaction, play, adult-directed behavior, language, and finding patterns.