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A review of Wipe Clean First Puzzle Book by Usborne

April 14, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Usborne First Puzzle

In full disclosure, we were provided a copy of Wipe Clean First Puzzles in exchange for our honest review. Usborne Books are high quality, durable and well-designed books that offer developmental benefits for children. The Wipe Clean series includes many options including: First Words, Doodles, Telling the Time and more. I think it is a fabulous … [Read more…]

Posted in: Awesome Books, Education, Learning Through Play, Reading Tagged: Book review, puzzles for kids, Travel Books for Kids, Usborne Books, Wipe Clean Books

Wired To Move: Facts and Strategies for Nurturing Boys in an Early Childhood Setting Book Review

March 11, 2015 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Wired to Move

In full disclosure, I was provided with a copy of Wired To Move in exchange for my honest review. We have all heard that boys are different than girls. If you have a boy and a girl, then you know first hand that males and females behave differently, play differently and learn differently. But did … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Education, Special Needs Tagged: Book review, Gryphon House, Helping Kids with ADHD

All in a Rainforest Day Book Review and Giveaway

March 2, 2015 by Jessica Lopa 3 Comments
All in a Rainforest Day

In full disclosure, I received a copy of All in a Rainforest Day in exchange for my honest review. An affiliate link is also included. Ever wonder what the inside of a rainforest looks like? Did you know about all the vibrant colors and amazing animals hidden in one of nature’s wonders? The book All … [Read more…]

Posted in: Giveaways and Contests, Health and Sciences Tagged: Book review, Giveaway, Introducing Kids to Science, Life Science Curriculum, Rainforests

When Nothing Else Works: What Early Childhood Professionals Can Do to Reduce Challenging Behaviors Book Review

February 2, 2015 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
When Nothing Else Works

In full disclosure, I was provided with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. As a school psychologist, I work with kids that exhibit challenging behaviors on almost a daily basis. My colleagues and I have developed numerous classroom interventions and behavior plans for children ranging in age from 3 to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Education, Special Needs Tagged: Book review, Gryphon House, resources for teachers

The Welcoming Classroom: Building Strong Home-to-School Connections for Early Learning Book Review

January 21, 2015 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
The Welcoming Classroom

In full disclosure, I was provided with a copy of The Welcoming Classroom in exchange for my honest opinion. An affiliate link is also included. The right program, great teachers and a structured classroom are all important factors in providing a successful education. This, however, is only half of what is needed for a child … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education Tagged: Book review, resources for teachers

Raising a Talker Book Review

January 19, 2015 by Monica Atkins 1 Comment
Raising a Talker

In full disclosure, we were provided a copy of Raising a Talker in exchange for our honest opinion. An affiliate link is included. Let me begin with a strong recommendation for Raising a Talker by Renate Zangl, PhD as I sincerely wish I had it when I had my first child! As the mother of a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Education, Parenting, Special Needs Tagged: Book review, language development, Raising a Talker

Assessing Infant-Toddler Programs Using "The Best for Babies" Book

January 12, 2015 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
The Best for Babies

In full disclosure, I was provided with The Best for Babies book from Gryphon House, Inc in exchange for my honest review. An affiliate link is also included. You endured 9 months of pregnancy then labor and delivery, and now you are enjoying the precious time you have at home. But for so many moms … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Education, Parenting, Special Needs Tagged: Book review, infant-toddler programs, parenting

Usborne Book Review: 1001 Things to Spot On the Farm

October 13, 2014 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
1001 Things to Spot on the Farm

In full disclosure, 1001 Things to Spot on the Farm was provided to us by Usborne at no cost in exchange for our honest review. Usborne Books became a favorite in our home with the introduction of their “That’s not my” touch and feel series. If you have an infant, I cannot boast about these … [Read more…]

Posted in: Awesome Books, Education, Reading Tagged: Book review, kids books, reading, Usborne

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