| Parent/Teacher Collection
The Parent/Teacher Collection contains materials to
assist parents, early childhood teachers, caregivers,
recreation programs, and anyone else who works with
children in the preschool and elementary years.
The
collection offers ideas for age appropriate activities.
Many of the books include preschool curriculum ideas
that can be used for home or school and are centered
around a theme or holiday. This collection is available
in all library branches.
Topics | Sample
Titles
Below are some of the topics that
are covered in this collection:
- art and crafts
- curriculum development
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- homeschooling
- language and reading
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A Sampling of Titles from the Parent/Teacher
Collection
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Practice Tests for Reading and Math by Michael
Priestly (J372.19 PRI Grade 3 2002).
Tests designed to help students prepare to take standardized tests.
Preschool
Art by Mary Anne Kohl (J372.5 KOH 1994).
Over 200 process-oriented art experiences using commonly found materials.
The
Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease (J372.6 TRE
2001).
Provides evidence supporting the value of reading aloud to children as well
as a treasury of recommended titles.
Math
for the Very Young by Lydia Polonsky and others
(J372.7 MAT 1995).
Uses familiar tasks, songs, games, and crafts to introduce math concepts to
preschool to second grade children.
Wiggle,
Giggle & Shake by Rae Pica (J372.86 PIC 2001).
Fun movement activities and ideas grouped around popular classroom themes.
Everyday
Opportunities for Extraordinary Parenting by Bobbi
Conner (J649.1 CON 2000).
Offers information and practical ideas to help your child grow intellectually,
emotionally, and socially.
Slow
and Steady Get Me Ready by June Oberlander (J649.5
OBE 2000).
Includes 260 weekly developmental activities from birth to age 5.
Toddler
Play by Gymboree (J649.5 TOD 2001).
Activities to inspire creative and productive play sessions in the home and
on family trips.
Baby
Play & Learn by Penny Warner (J649.5 WAR 1999).
160 specific games and activities for developmental challenges and rewards. | 
