Childhood Education

We all know what comes next. The parent holds the milk away expecting a verbal response from the toddler. First there's the stare-off, then the classic reach and whine, ending with the baby howling at the injustice of being asked to speak.

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....

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

Neurodivergent children experience and interact with the world differently to many of their peers. Standard educational systems often fail to adapt to their unique strengths and ways of learning. School, and even the act of learning, can become a source of great anxiety and trauma.

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....

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 how we learn to talk, to read, to count, and to reason, and how we can nurture and encourage these natural abilities in our children....

Those who have made the decision to homeschool their children have done so out of great love for them and a desire to provide them an excellent education....

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

We all want to help students learn to read, but what happens when 67 percent of children don’t get that chance? 2022 National Report Card data shows that is the reality in the United States right now. But it does not have to be this way....

Author Julie Bogart distills decades of experience to present a joyful and accessible approach to homeschooling that harnesses children’s natural curiosity and makes learning a part of everyday life, whether they’re in elementary or high school....

This volume is for parents, educators, and students to better understand special education and related services.

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....

A guide for parents to help children of all ages process the onslaught of unfiltered information in the digital age....

This is an accessible, step-by-step guide to a workable methodology for continuous provision in the Early Years that puts children at the center of their own learning....

Hundreds of thousands of teachers have used this highly practical guide to help K-12 students enlarge their vocabulary and get involved in noticing, understanding, and using new words....

Draw out the best in your children - by understanding the way they learn. If you're frustrated that your child isn't learning the way you did, chances are they are too....

Discover how to let your child’s voice be heard through the power of games, books, and toys, even if you feel completely helpless and out of ideas. If you’ve finally had enough and want to get to the bottom of what’s happening with your child, then look no further....

Based on an extensive worldwide study, this book reveals what gets boys excited about learning....

In the tradition of Dale Russakoff's The Prize and Dana Goldstein's The Teacher Wars, Wexler brings together history, research, and compelling characters to pull back the curtain on this fundamental flaw in our education system....

A trusted homeschool expert with 25 years of experience homeschooling her own eight children, Durenda Wilson unpacks the lifelong advantages of home education, both for the health of your family and your child's future....

Changing Our Minds brings together research, theory and practice on learning. It includes interviews with influential thinkers in the field of self-directed education and examples from families alongside practical advice....

Up early for class and up late for homework. Overcrowded schools are taking up our children's time and taking away from valuable life experiences. There's a better way to learn - and The 5-Hour School Week is how we hacked homeschool so we could enjoy our life and our kids....

Longtime educator Leslie Martino provides a parent’s guide to cultivating an unhurried lifestyle and education that help their children thrive.

Hirsch, author of The Knowledge Deficit, draws on recent findings in neuroscience and data from France to provide new evidence for the argument that a carefully planned, knowledge-based elementary curriculum is essential to providing the foundations for children's life success....

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.

In this companion to their bestselling first book, David and Meredith Liben move beyond foundational skills to explore how the mind comprehends texts. They translate research in clear terms to help teachers understand what students truly need to read deeply for pleasure and with purpose. Focusing on vocabulary, knowledge building, and language structures, they provide cutting-edge instructional ideas and ready-to-use tools to help teachers put their understanding into action immediately.

Remove negative thinking and replace with positive thinking!

"Teaching in the Age of Social Media: Engaging Generation Alpha Kids in the Classroom" is a comprehensive guide designed to help educators connect with today’s digitally fluent students using the power of social media. As Generation Alpha kids grow up in a world dominated by instant communication, bite-sized content, and immersive digital experiences, traditional teaching methods must evolve to stay relevant. This book offers a roadmap for educators who want to transform their classrooms into dynamic, interactive, and meaningful learning environments.

Teach Your Child to Read—The Ultimate Guide is not a collection of scripted lessons. The market is flooded with experts telling you exactly what to say and when. Where is the joy in that? Just like following recipes in a cookbook does not make you a chef. On the contrary, understanding why certain ingredients, methods, and techniques work well together will give you the self-confidence to present inspiring lessons your child will never forget.

Do you want to prepare your child for a secure financial future but feel overwhelmed by where to start? You’re not alone. Many parents share the same concern, juggling busy schedules and financial topics that seem too complex to teach. But here’s the good news: teaching kids about money can be simple, fun, and stress-free—even if you’re still learning yourself.