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The Developing Brain : Birth to Age Eight by Marilee B. Sprenger (2008, Perfect)

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Developing Brain : Birth to Age Eight, Paperback by Sprenger, Marilee, ISBN 1412955351, ISBN-13 9781412955355, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Synthesizing information from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and child development, this reader-friendly guide explains the basics of early brain development and provides brain-compatible teaching practices.

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Synthesizing information from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and child development, this reader-friendly guide explains the basics of early brain development and provides brain-compatible teaching practices.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Corwin Press
ISBN-10
1412955351
ISBN-13
9781412955355
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109225970

Product Key Features

Author
Marilee B. Sprenger
Publication Name
Developing Brain : Birth to Age Eight
Format
Perfect
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
144 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
10.9in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
8.5in
Item Weight
14 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Qp363.5.S67 2008
Reviews
A tool for looking at how classrooms can differentiate instruction, spend time on what really matters, and make sure that all children are making progress. I love the practical applications for each age level and what teachers can do to support optimal learning in their classrooms. Fantastic!, I truly enjoyed the book and had trouble putting it down. The developmental checklists at the end of each chapter are awesome! I have poured over them and learned so much about my children, niece, and neighbors. Thanks for providing such a neat way to communicate expectations and guidelines., Chapters cover the basic research on the brain as it relates to educators and child development issues, pairing this survey with development checklists and over 100 brain-based activities for classroom or child care environments., The author has managed to untangle a very complex topic and make it applicable to everyday learning and teaching. The continuous application of research to learning is a strength of the book.A true gift to a broad band of educators., "I truly enjoyed the book and had trouble putting it down. The developmental checklists at the end of each chapter are awesome! I have pored over them and learned so much about my children, niece, and neighbors. Thanks for providing such a neat way to communicate expectations and guidelines." -- Stacey B. Ferguson, Teacher (10/25/2007), "The author has managed to untangle a very complex topic and make it applicable to everyday learning and teaching. The continuous application of research to learning is a strength of the book.'?A true gift to a broad band of educators." -- Laura Linde, Literacy Coach (10/26/2007), The author has managed to untangle a very complex topic and make it applicable to everyday learning and teaching. The continuous application of research to learning is a strength of the book. A true gift to a broad band of educators., I truly enjoyed the book and had trouble putting it down. The developmental checklists at the end of each chapter are awesome! I have pored over them and learned so much about my children, niece, and neighbors. Thanks for providing such a neat way to communicate expectations and guidelines., The author has managed to untangle a very complex topic and make it applicable to everyday learning and teaching. The continuous application of research to learning is a strength of the book. A true gift to a broad band of educators., "This tool'shows how classrooms can differentiate instruction, spend time on what really matters, and make sure that all children are making progress. I love the practical applications for each age level and what teachers can do to support optimal learning in their classrooms. Fantastic!" -- Stephanie Malin, Elementary Instructional Coach (10/26/2007), This tool shows how classrooms can differentiate instruction, spend time on what really matters, and make sure that all children are making progress. I love the practical applications for each age level and what teachers can do to support optimal learning in their classrooms. Fantastic!, The author has managed to untangle a very complex topic and make it applicable to everyday learning and teaching. The continuous application of research to learning is a strength of the book. This is a true gift to a broad band of educators., The author took difficult information on the brain and synthesized it so that it is reader-friendly and easy to understand. She provided ideas that could easily be implemented in a classroom or at home and identified the curriculum areas for growth., This tool shows how classrooms can differentiate instruction, spend time on what really matters, and make sure that all children are making progress. I love the practical applications for each age level and what teachers can do to support optimal learning in their classrooms. Fantastic!, This toolshows how classrooms can differentiate instruction, spend time on what really matters, and make sure that all children are making progress. I love the practical applications for each age level and what teachers can do to support optimal learning in their classrooms. Fantastic!, A tool for looking at how classrooms can differentiate instruction, spend time on what really matters, and make sure that all children are making progress. I love the practical applications for each age level and what teachers can do to support optimal learning in their classrooms. Fantastic!
Table of Content
Preface: You Dont Know Jack!AcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIntroduction What Is Best Practice? Brain-Compatible Teaching Principles Early Childhood Practices An Ounce of Prevention About This Book1. The Basic Biology of Brain Development Brain Chemicals Electroencephalograms Windows of Opportunity Experience Dependent and Experience Expectant First Language Second Language Learning Motor Development Memory Development Music Math Emotion Thinking About Brain Growth2. Building the Brain Through Age Two Brain Development Language and Reading Development Physical and Motor Development Gross Motor Skills Fine Motor Skills Social and Emotional Development Cognitive Development Developmentally Appropriate Activities From Birth to Age Two Reading and Language Development Physical and Motor Development Cognitive Development3. The Three-Year-Old Brain Brain Development Language and Reading Development Physical and Motor Development Social and Emotional Development Cognitive Development Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Three-Year-Old Brains For Language and Reading Development For Physical and Motor Development For Social and Emotional Development For Cognitive Development Child Development Checklist: Three-Year-Olds4. The Four-Year-Old Brain Brain Development Language and Reading Development Physical and Motor Development Social and Emotional Development Cognitive Development Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Four-Year-Old Brains For Language and Reading Development For Physical and Motor Development For Social and Emotional Development For Cognitive Development Child Development Checklist: Four-Year-Olds5. The Five-Year-Old Brain Scenario Brain Development Language and Reading Development Physical and Motor Development Social and Emotional Development Cognitive Development Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Five-Year-Old Brains For Language and Reading Development For Physical and Motor Development For Social and Emotional Development For Cognitive Development Child Development Checklist: Five-Year-Olds6. The Six-Year-Old Brain Scenario Brain Development Language and Reading Development Physical and Motor Development Social and Emotional Development Cognitive Development Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Six-Year-Old Brains For Language and Reading Development For Physical and Motor Development For Social and Emotional Development For Cognitive Development Child Development Checklist: Six-Year-Olds7. The Seven-Year-Old Brain Scenario Brain Development Language and Reading Development Physical and Motor Development Social and Emotional Development Cognitive Development Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Seven-Year-Old Brains For Language and Reading Development For Physical and Motor Development For Social and Emotional Development For Cognitive Development Child Development Checklist: Seven-Year-Olds8. The Eight-Year-Old Brain Brain Development Language and Reading Development Physical and Motor Development Social and Emotional Development Cognitive Development Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Eight-Year-Old Brains For Language and Reading Development For Physical and Motor Development For Social and Emotional Development For Cognitive Development Child Development Checklist: Eight-Years-OldBibliographyIndex
Copyright Date
2008
Topic
Neurology, Early Childhood (Incl. Preschool & Kindergarten), Developmental / Child
Lccn
2007-043469
Dewey Decimal
612.8
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Education, Psychology, Medical