Childhood Education

This guide offers a step-by-step plan that helps parents cultivate daily routines so that they can turn life with toddlers into a mutually rich time of curiosity and learning...

NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES DISCLAIMER: The long term effects of listening to this audio are unknown. Scientists have detected slightly higher rates of panic, fright and free-floating anxiety amongst listeners to this audio than that found in those listeners who engaged in more pleasant...

NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES In their most daring misadventure, the Baudelaire orphans are adopted by very, very rich people, whose penthouse apartment is located mysteriously close to the place where all their misfortune began. Even though their new home in the city is fancy, and the children...

Throw off the shackles of formal schooling and embark upon a rich journey of self-directed, life-long learning.

The classic guide to teaching children at home for a new generation of homeschooling parents In 2019, there were more than two million children being homeschooled. That number doubled during the pandemic and is now likely to continue increasing as more parents worry that school might not be the...

In the newly revised and expanded second edition of Free-Range Kids, New York columnist-turned-movement leader Lenore Skenazy delivers a compelling and entertaining look at how we got so worried about everything our kids do, see, eat, read, wear, watch, and lick - and how to bid a whole lot of...

Suzuki teacher and author, Christine Goodner, explores what it takes to make music lessons work in our busy, modern lives in her first book, Beyond the Music Lesson: Habits of Successful Suzuki Families....

Trusted and treasured by millions of families for over a decade, The Jesus Storybook Bible has helped kids discover God's wonderful story—and the Savior at the center of that story. With more than 6 million copies sold worldwide, this beloved illustrated children's Bible is a favorite for...

This book is your invitation to an adventure, a call to turn a corner on your already incredible journey of parenting and let Leah Boden show you the fresh face of an age-old perspective on motherhood, childhood, and education....

Thirty years in New York City's public schools led John Gatto to the sad conclusion that compulsory schooling does little but teach young people to follow orders like cogs in an industrial machine....

Giving your child a quality education experience for a life of happiness and purpose is possible--and it only takes four hours a day or less! We want our kids to have the best education, but less-than-ideal school environments and concern about our kids' specific needs have parents uncertain...

An engaging, accessible guide to educating yourself in the classical tradition....

Play is how children explore, discover, fail, succeed, socialize, and flourish. It is a fundamental element of the human condition. It's the key to giving schoolchildren skills they need to succeed - skills like creativity, innovation, teamwork, focus, resilience, expressiveness, empathy...

Help your children develop moral character with this updated, 30th anniversary edition of the perennial classic The Book of Virtues. Almost 3 million copies of the Book of Virtues have been sold since it was published in 1993. It is one of the most popular moral primers ever written, an...

""Ainsley Arment has emerged as one of the most prominent voices in [this] grass-roots community."" — New York Times As parents, we dream of creating a magical childhood for our kids, yet it can be so easy to slip into autopilot. Ainsley Arment-- a mother of five, founder of the thriving...

Social Media Wellness is the first book to successfully decode the new language of social media for parents and educators and provide pragmatic solutions to help students....

We live in a world surrounded by all the stuff that education is supposed to be about: machines, bodies, languages, cities, votes, mountains, energy, movement, plays, food, liquids, collisions, protests, stones, windows. But the way we've been taught often excludes all sorts of practical ways of...

Allow your children to experience the adventure, freedom, and wonder of childhood with this practical guide that provides all the information, inspiration, and advice you need for creating a modern, quality homeschool education. Inspired by the spirit of Henry David Thoreau—”All good things...

This enduring classic of educational thought offers teachers and parents deep, original insight into the nature of early learning. John Holt was the first to make clear that, for small children, "learning is as natural as breathing." In this delightful yet profound book, he looks at...

Specky comes face to face with a tough, talented player by the name of Derek "Screamer" Johnson....

In an accessible format that contains audio and video clips, along with classroom anecdotes and model conversations, Zucker and Cabell show why Strive-for-Five conversations are important and how teachers can use them to engage children and develop their language comprehension.

Homeschool Rising is a guide for anyone interested in homeschooling their children, regardless of background. In Homeschool Rising, educator Christy-Faith offers insights from more than twenty years in the field and her experience working with thousands of students to debunk these myths and...

With clear facts and answers to the questions kids and those new to faith ask most, this adaptation of Lee Strobel's New York Times bestselling and award-winning The Case for Christ uses kid-friendly language, examples, and easy-to-understand information to introduce young readers to the...

As an early educator, you face many challenges. You may be asking yourself if you're in the right place, doing the right thing. You may be wondering if you're making a difference. You may be feeling symptoms of burnout but see opportunities to be a positive influence on individuals around you.

“Essential reading for teachers, education administrators, and policymakers alike.” —STARRED Library Journal The untold story of the root cause of America's education crisis It was only after years within the education reform movement that Natalie Wexler stumbled across a hidden...

As an early educator, you face many challenges. You may be asking yourself if you're in the right place, doing the right thing. You may be wondering if you're making a difference. You may be feeling symptoms of burnout but see opportunities to be a positive influence on individuals around you. Change your life and transform your leadership by embarking on a joyful journey today. Even if you do not have an official leadership position, you can lead with joy. If you are an individual who uplifts, guides, and inspires others, then you are a joyful leader!

Conscious Parenting: Insights and Wisdom from a Veteran Kindergarten Teacher is a heartfelt and practical guide to navigating the joys and challenges of raising young children. Drawing on over 20 years of experience as a kindergarten teacher, John shares invaluable insights into child development, emotional resilience, and positive parenting strategies. This book provides parents and carers with tools to connect deeply with their children, foster emotional intelligence, and navigate challenging behaviours with empathy and confidence.

Something is deeply wrong with school—and everybody knows it. Students forget nearly everything they learn within months of passing a test. Teachers burn out, crushed between impossible bureaucratic demands and classrooms full of children who would rather be anywhere else. Parents oscillate between guilt and helplessness, dimly aware that the system they entrust with their children's futures is failing spectacularly—yet unable to imagine an alternative.

Is your child feeling frustrated, discouraged, or unsure of themselves? Jay’s Magical Football is a heartwarming, faith-centered children’s story for ages 5–7 about a young boy who learns that true strength doesn’t come from magic; it comes from practice, belief, and faith. When Jay would rather stay inside playing video games, his mother encourages him to go outside — where an unexpected adventure begins. Along the way, Jay meets a loyal toad named Cricket, faces disappointment, and learns valuable lessons about perseverance, confidence, and trusting God through both wins and losses.

I am happy to share with you After the ABC’s? Snuffly Puppy Poems! A puppy, “last of the litter”, inspired this book. “Would we please take him?” He was most wonderful! As a 2ⁿᵈ grade teacher, I had looked for years to find a book that would make practicing letter combinations, like “th” in “then” a pleasure. Picturing Snuffly’s adventures and describing them in the rhythm and rhyme became my pleasure. Now Snuffly continues to explore his world in wonder, from bratwurst to gentle Ginger.