In response to the crisis in American education, more than 5,000 public and private schools across the nation have adopted the time-less Montessori method of teaching for those under six.

From Dr. Becky Kennedy, the psychologist known as the "Millennial Parenting Whisperer," comes a practical guide that offers a radical new approach to parenting. Over the past several years, Dr. Rebecca Kennedy - known to her many followers as simply "Dr. Becky" - has been sparking a parenting revolution. Tired of advice that doesn't work or simply doesn't feel good to put into practice, hundreds of thousands of parents have been turning to Dr. Becky...

Lists developmental characteristics of children ages 5-8.

The Colorado Building Blocks provide guidance for families, early care and education providers and administrators on what children should know and be able to do as they enter kindergarten. They are intended to be used in conjunction with the Colorado P-12 Academic standards. They are intended to be inclusive of all children -- children who are English language learners, children with special health care needs, children who are at risk, children with...

"Child Development in Educational Settings provides a comprehensive introduction to traditional and contemporary theories of development and learning in the contexts of early childhood and primary education. Drawing upon the experiences and perspectives of children, families, educators and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholars, Marilyn Fleer provides insights into significant theories and approaches, including cultural-historical, constructivist,...