Teaching the 3 Cs: Creativity, Curiosity, and Courtesy: Activities That Build a Foundation for Success - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412974224 ISBN 13: 9781412974226

Publisher: Corwin, 2009

Synopsis

 

Cultivate the 3 Cs in young learners to strengthen future academic achievement!

 

Research shows that children with positive social skills, a creative nature, and a love of learning experience success in later school years. This resource shows how to promote school readiness by giving young students a desire to learn, teaching them how to learn, and nurturing empathy, emotional intelligence, and problem solving. The book provides:

• Abundant activities that are fun, easy to use, and developmentally appropriate
• Engaging sidebars highlighting teacher/student dialogue
• Methods for integrating the 3 Cs into the curriculum and meeting state standards
• Recommendations of related children’s books 

About this title

About the Author:

Patricia Dischler is an author, speaker, and educator, sharing her 20 years of experience in the field of early childhood education and as owner of Patty Cake Preschool for 17 years, a nationally accredited family child care business. The author of several books, including From Babysitter to Business Owner, Because I Loved You, and The Patty Cake Kids & The Lost Imagination Cap, she speaks nationally at early childhood and adoption conferences and is a columnist for the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) National Perspective and Adoption Today Magazine. Dischler is a board member of the NAFCC, Wisconsin Family Child Care Association, and the Wisconsin Early Learning Coalition and was the recipient of the 2007 Wisconsin Governor’s Award for excellence in the field of child care.

Review:

"This book is greatly needed at a time when creativity, curiosity, and problem solving are moving over to make room for high-pressure academics. Loaded with good ideas for activities. The author′s creativity shows!" -- Janet Gonzalez-Mena, Consultant, Early Childhood Specialist Published On: 2009-06-02

“Patricia Dischler’s hands-on experience and love of early learning radiate throughout. As a defender of childhood, I am most impressed by the way she promotes play, exploration, and discovery in simple and engaging ways. Put down the video games, turn off the TV, and pick up this book.” -- Jeff A. Johnson, Owner Published On: 2009-06-02

“Creativity, curiosity, and courtesy are three missing elements in our classrooms today. Most teachers feel there isn’t time to teach these integral life skills. Read this book to discover some practical and easy ways to incorporate all three into teaching children today.” -- Darlene Wontrop, Literacy Leader, International Reading Association Published On: 2009-05-18

“A wonderful and immediately applicable resource for early childhood educators. Teaching the 3 Cs will enhance the quality of programming for young children and open up a new and exciting world of teaching for all caregivers and teachers.” -- Michelle Barnea, Executive Director Published On: 2009-05-18

"A great addition to any classroom or home library. This book is a great tool in helping our young students with lifelong learning skills that they will build on throughout their school careers and lives.” -- Carrie Clark, First-Grade Teacher Published On: 2009-05-18

“On the valuable topics of curiosity, creativity, and courtesy, Dischler displays three additional Cs―this book is current, clear and compassionate. Her dedication to the overall development of children comes through as her knowledge and personal experiences are shared. This book was obviously written from the heart.” -- Deborah McNelis, Owner, Brain Insights Published On: 2009-06-02

About this edition

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1412974224
• ISBN 13: 9781412974226
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 184
• Editor: Dischler Patricia A.