Author: Kids First!
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671036696
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
The only guide you'll need for choosing the best videos -- and CD-ROMS -- for your family. INCLUDES: More than 1000 entries of kid-tested and adult-approved videos currently available. Listings organized by age -- from infancy to adolescence -- as recommended by child development specialists. A wide range of categories with special attention to gender and ethnicity: Educatioinal/Instructional; Fairy Tales; Family Literature and Myth; Special Interest; Foreign Language; Holiday; Music; How-To; and Nature. Review ratings in a clear, easy-to-read format. Evaluations by panels of adults and children. Outstanding programs from independents and major studios. Ordering information, running times, and suggested retail prices. Evaluations of more than 100 CD-ROMs 500 recommended feature films for the family...and more!
The New York Times Guide to the Best Children's Videos
Author: Kids First!
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671036696
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
The only guide you'll need for choosing the best videos -- and CD-ROMS -- for your family. INCLUDES: More than 1000 entries of kid-tested and adult-approved videos currently available. Listings organized by age -- from infancy to adolescence -- as recommended by child development specialists. A wide range of categories with special attention to gender and ethnicity: Educatioinal/Instructional; Fairy Tales; Family Literature and Myth; Special Interest; Foreign Language; Holiday; Music; How-To; and Nature. Review ratings in a clear, easy-to-read format. Evaluations by panels of adults and children. Outstanding programs from independents and major studios. Ordering information, running times, and suggested retail prices. Evaluations of more than 100 CD-ROMs 500 recommended feature films for the family...and more!
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671036696
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
The only guide you'll need for choosing the best videos -- and CD-ROMS -- for your family. INCLUDES: More than 1000 entries of kid-tested and adult-approved videos currently available. Listings organized by age -- from infancy to adolescence -- as recommended by child development specialists. A wide range of categories with special attention to gender and ethnicity: Educatioinal/Instructional; Fairy Tales; Family Literature and Myth; Special Interest; Foreign Language; Holiday; Music; How-To; and Nature. Review ratings in a clear, easy-to-read format. Evaluations by panels of adults and children. Outstanding programs from independents and major studios. Ordering information, running times, and suggested retail prices. Evaluations of more than 100 CD-ROMs 500 recommended feature films for the family...and more!
A Parent's Guide to the Best Children's Videos
Author: Kids First (Edt)
Publisher: Mars Publishing (CA)
ISBN: 9781931199049
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
Looks at over 1,800 videos, DVDs, and software titles for chlidren.
Publisher: Mars Publishing (CA)
ISBN: 9781931199049
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
Looks at over 1,800 videos, DVDs, and software titles for chlidren.
The Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading (The Ordinary Parent's Guide)
Author: Jessie Wise
Publisher: Peace Hill Press
ISBN: 194296837X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
A plain-English guide to teaching phonics. Every parent can teach reading—no experts need apply! Too many parents watch their children struggle with early reading skills—and don't know how to help. Phonics programs are too often complicated, overpriced, gimmicky, and filled with obscure educationalese. The Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading cuts through the confusion, giving parents a simple, direct, scripted guide to teaching reading—from short vowels through supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. This one book supplies parents with all the tools they need. Over the years of her teaching career, Jessie Wise has seen good reading instruction fall prey to trendy philosophies and political infighting. Now she has teamed with dynamic coauthor Sara Buffington to supply parents with a clear, direct phonics program—a program that gives them the know-how and confidence to take matters into their own hands.
Publisher: Peace Hill Press
ISBN: 194296837X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
A plain-English guide to teaching phonics. Every parent can teach reading—no experts need apply! Too many parents watch their children struggle with early reading skills—and don't know how to help. Phonics programs are too often complicated, overpriced, gimmicky, and filled with obscure educationalese. The Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading cuts through the confusion, giving parents a simple, direct, scripted guide to teaching reading—from short vowels through supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. This one book supplies parents with all the tools they need. Over the years of her teaching career, Jessie Wise has seen good reading instruction fall prey to trendy philosophies and political infighting. Now she has teamed with dynamic coauthor Sara Buffington to supply parents with a clear, direct phonics program—a program that gives them the know-how and confidence to take matters into their own hands.
The Parents Guide to the Best Family Videos
Author: Patricia S. McCormick
Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 9781582380544
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Watching videos has become one of the most popular ways for parents and kids to spend time together. Selecting videos, however, can be overwhelming, and often you may find that you've chosen a film that's too young, too violent, or too sophisticated for your child-or too tedious for you. With this witty, authoritative guide, video rentals will be a breeze. For each movie, the authors provide a quick thumbnail sketch of the plot, entertainment value rankings, and age recommendations-for toddlers through teens. "Ten Best Lists" organize films by both age-range, genre, and special categories, such as: * Ten tasteless movies you can safely say yes to * Ten sibling sagas * Ten movies almost as good as the books * Ten black-and-white classics kids will sit through. It also features developmental information on what children understand at different ages and how to select videos depending on your child's age and taste. The Parents Guide to the Best Family Videos draws on the expertise of authors who review movies, as well as suggestions taken from the readers of Parents magazine. Including forgotten favorites and little-known gems, this guide offers you invaluable kid-tested reviews of fabulous films for your family.
Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 9781582380544
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Watching videos has become one of the most popular ways for parents and kids to spend time together. Selecting videos, however, can be overwhelming, and often you may find that you've chosen a film that's too young, too violent, or too sophisticated for your child-or too tedious for you. With this witty, authoritative guide, video rentals will be a breeze. For each movie, the authors provide a quick thumbnail sketch of the plot, entertainment value rankings, and age recommendations-for toddlers through teens. "Ten Best Lists" organize films by both age-range, genre, and special categories, such as: * Ten tasteless movies you can safely say yes to * Ten sibling sagas * Ten movies almost as good as the books * Ten black-and-white classics kids will sit through. It also features developmental information on what children understand at different ages and how to select videos depending on your child's age and taste. The Parents Guide to the Best Family Videos draws on the expertise of authors who review movies, as well as suggestions taken from the readers of Parents magazine. Including forgotten favorites and little-known gems, this guide offers you invaluable kid-tested reviews of fabulous films for your family.
The Modern Parent's Guide to Kids and Video Games
Author: Scott Steinberg
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105154475
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Nearly 40 years after their invention and a decade after exploding onto the mainstream, video games still remain a mystery to many parents, including which titles are appropriate, and their potential side-effects on kids. Now the answers are at your fingertips. Offering unrivaled insight and practical, real-world strategies for making gaming a positive part of family life, The Modern Parent's Guide to Kids and Video Games provides a vital resource for today's parent. From picking the right software to promoting online safety, setting limits and enforcing house rules, it offers indispensable hints, tips and how-to guides for fostering healthy play and development. Includes: Complete Guides to PC, Console, Mobile, Online & Social Games - Using Parental Controls and Game Ratings - Picking the Right Games - The Latest on Violence, Addiction, Online Safety - Setting Rules & Time Limits - Best Games for All Ages - Essential Tools & Resources. "An essential guide for parents." Jon Swartz, USA Today
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105154475
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Nearly 40 years after their invention and a decade after exploding onto the mainstream, video games still remain a mystery to many parents, including which titles are appropriate, and their potential side-effects on kids. Now the answers are at your fingertips. Offering unrivaled insight and practical, real-world strategies for making gaming a positive part of family life, The Modern Parent's Guide to Kids and Video Games provides a vital resource for today's parent. From picking the right software to promoting online safety, setting limits and enforcing house rules, it offers indispensable hints, tips and how-to guides for fostering healthy play and development. Includes: Complete Guides to PC, Console, Mobile, Online & Social Games - Using Parental Controls and Game Ratings - Picking the Right Games - The Latest on Violence, Addiction, Online Safety - Setting Rules & Time Limits - Best Games for All Ages - Essential Tools & Resources. "An essential guide for parents." Jon Swartz, USA Today
Great Videos for Kids
Author: Catherine Cella
Publisher: Carol Publishing Corporation
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Publisher: Carol Publishing Corporation
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
A Parent's Guide to the Best Children's Videos and where to Find Them
Author: Mary Turck
Publisher: Mariner Books
ISBN: 9780395690000
Category : Children's films
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Summarizing and evaluating more than two hundred videos for children ages one to twelve, the author considers gender roles, violence, language, and cultural diversity in a variety of subject categories including holidays, animals, multicultural, and music. Original.
Publisher: Mariner Books
ISBN: 9780395690000
Category : Children's films
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Summarizing and evaluating more than two hundred videos for children ages one to twelve, the author considers gender roles, violence, language, and cultural diversity in a variety of subject categories including holidays, animals, multicultural, and music. Original.
Discipline that Lasts a Lifetime
Author: Ray Guarendi
Publisher: Servant Books
ISBN: 9781569553688
Category : Child rearing
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Author, counselor, broadcaster and dad, Dr. Ray Guarendi, offers parents practical advice about disciplining children to form their children's character and to teach them the basics of living, moral responsibility, and respect. A Servant Book. The audio edition of the book can be downloaded via Audible.
Publisher: Servant Books
ISBN: 9781569553688
Category : Child rearing
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Author, counselor, broadcaster and dad, Dr. Ray Guarendi, offers parents practical advice about disciplining children to form their children's character and to teach them the basics of living, moral responsibility, and respect. A Servant Book. The audio edition of the book can be downloaded via Audible.
100 Best Books for Children
Author: Anita Silvey
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618618774
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
By selecting only 100 "best books" Silvey distinguishes her guide from all the others and makes it possible to give young readers their literary heritage in the childhood years.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618618774
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
By selecting only 100 "best books" Silvey distinguishes her guide from all the others and makes it possible to give young readers their literary heritage in the childhood years.