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Yardsticks: Children in the Classroom Ages 414,Used
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Written with warmth and humor, Yardsticks offers clear descriptions of children's development. This comprehensive, userfriendly reference helps teachers and administrators use knowledge of child development to shape classrooms and schools where all children can succeed.For each age, this book includes: Narrative description of developmental traits Charts summarizing physical, social, language, and cognitive growth patterns Suggestions for curricular areas: reading, writing, mathematics, and thematic units Favorite books for different ages.What's new in the third edition: A new, brief overview of issues in the development of bilingualism and biliteracy among Latino/Hispanic children A new appendix on the 'birthday cluster exercise' for applying the information in the book to working with a whole class of students An updated list of recommended children's books An updated list of recommended resources for teachers and parents.
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- Q: What age group is 'Yardsticks: Children in the Classroom Ages 4-14' suitable for? A: This book is suitable for educators and caregivers of children aged 4 to 14, providing insights into developmental traits and educational needs for each age group.
- Q: What topics does 'Yardsticks' cover regarding child development? A: 'Yardsticks' offers narrative descriptions of developmental traits, charts summarizing physical, social, language, and cognitive growth patterns, and suggestions for curricular areas such as reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Q: Is 'Yardsticks' helpful for bilingual or biliteracy education? A: Yes, the third edition includes a new overview of bilingualism and biliteracy, specifically addressing issues faced by Latino/Hispanic children.
- Q: What is included in the new appendix of the third edition? A: The new appendix features the 'birthday cluster exercise,' which helps educators apply the book's information to a whole class of students.
- Q: How many pages does 'Yardsticks' have? A: 'Yardsticks: Children in the Classroom Ages 4-14' has a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What format is 'Yardsticks' available in? A: The book is available in paperback format, making it easy to handle and use in various classroom settings.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Yardsticks'? A: The author of 'Yardsticks: Children in the Classroom Ages 4-14' is Chip Wood.
- Q: When was the third edition of 'Yardsticks' published? A: The third edition of 'Yardsticks' was published on January 1, 2007.
- Q: What is the condition of the book if purchased used? A: If purchased used, the book is classified as being in good condition, ensuring it is still usable and informative.
- Q: Are there recommended resources for teachers and parents in 'Yardsticks'? A: Yes, the book includes an updated list of recommended children's books and resources for teachers and parents to support child development.