Developing the Early Learner: Level 1 by Simone Bibeau (1982) Paperback

Simone Bibeau

ISBN 10: 0940406012 ISBN 13: 9780940406018

Publisher: Perception Publications, 1982

Synopsis

BOOK 1 of 4 (AGES 2-6) Book 1 is a pre-reading experience designed to provide your child with a complete program in perceptual readiness. Here are some of the unique qualities that you will find within these pages. We include all four major areas of perception: visual, auditory, motor, and comprehension skills. Each major category is then broken down into specific sub-skills so that you can understand just what type of learning is taking place. Every page develops only ONE sub-skill to avoid confusion when the child is working the page. A target score on each page quickly gives you a score as well as an incentive for the child to work toward a certain goal. This is very important as it helps a child realize that they have some responsibility for the work they are doing. By filling in the record sheet in the back of the book you will be continually aware of your child s progress. The black and white interior prevents any distractions created by color and provides your child with the enj

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About the Author

Simone Bibeau, M.Ed. in Special Education, was a classroom teacher for 10 years. Currently she is a lecturer and consultant for educators and parents. As an author Ms. Bibeau has published extensively and appeared on many major TV and radio programs throughout the country to speak on the importance of perception. A member of the Arizona Authors Association, she is a strong promoter of quality educational books for children. She takes pride in the fact that her Early Learner program has helped parents and teachers around the world provide children with a solid foundation for learning. From the Author to Parents and Teachers, You realize the necessity of providing your children with the tools for learning. These programs are designed to help your children receive the skills that will increase their future learning potential! Be sure to read the Answer Guide in the back as it contains valuable information to complete many of the exercises. After an exercise is completed, have your children discuss what they did and why it is important. For example, learning left-to-right will help them read a book easily since we read from left-to-right. This verbal sharing from both adult and child is equally as valuable as the exercise itself. Do not be concerned with the quantity of pages covered. Short sessions of only 10 - 15 minutes each day are excellent. Please remember that since this is a "learning" experience you should not expect perfection. You will find that 75% - 80% accuracy is used to score each page. As each child progresses through the four levels you will see your individual child's development in each skill area and feel confident that you are providing a solid foundation for your child's learning future. Many Happy Learning Experiences, Simone Bibeau, M.A. Sp.Ed.

From the Back Cover

Greetings,

My series on perceptual training reaches out to all children from the pre-schooler through the early reader. Since perception is our awareness of our world - these skills are ageless.

When we want to learn a skill we need to divide the desired goal into the necessary sub-skills and learn those first. An example of this is swimming. Children are not just thrown into the water. They are taught to float, kick, move their arms, blow bubbles under water and then they swim successfully.

The preparation for reading consists of the Visual, Auditory, Motor, and Comprehension Skills. Research has proven that programed Perceptual Training in the young child can even INCREASE IQ and my Developing the Early Learner series has been tested and found highly significant in providing this training!

Now, your children's perceptual foundations can be strengthened while you become more aware of their learning potential by completing all four levels of Developing the Early Learner.

Sincerely, Simone Bibeau, M.A. Sp.Ed.

Edition details

• Publisher: Perception Publications
• Publication date: 1982
• ISBN 10: 0940406012
• ISBN 13: 9780940406018
• Binding: Staple Bound
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Gerry Kruck