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Listowel Resources - Language, Learning & Literacy

365 Toddler Tips - A Helpful Handbook for the Early Years – by Penny Warner

Topics covered in this book includes proper nutrition, social, emotional and cognitive development, helping your child develop language skills, traveling stress free – and more.

A Smooth Road to London Town: Songs from the Parent-Child Mother Goose Program - by Kathy Reid-Naiman

This kit includes a CD with songs to sing with your child to promote interaction and language development.

Anything for You - by John Wallace

(children's book)  Little Charlie was very tired. He's been trying to help Mama all day long.  Little Charlie would do anything for his mama, find out what Little Charlie does to help. 

Babies need books: Sharing the joy of books with children from birth to six - D. Butler

This book begins by addressing why it is important to read books to children from birth. Subsequent chapters focus on a specific age group, discussing the stages those children are at, and providing suggestions for books. Annotated book lists are provided for each age group. This book would be of particular interest to teachers of librarians.

Baby and Toddler Learning Fun - 50 Interactive and Developmental Activities to Enjoy with Your Child – by Sally Goldberg

This book provides many interactive games and toys to make for your child focusing on colors, letters, numbers, shapes, and more.

Baby Einstein Great Minds Start Little - A Guide for Parents - by Julie Aigner-Clark

This book provides many ideas of ways you can encourage your child’s development, and help them to become confident children. It discusses how to make rooms appealing to children, activities that encourage development of language, arts and science, and a list of great pieces of art (poems, songs, etc.)

Be careful and stay safe - by Cheri J Meiners

(children's book)  Hazards, accidents, risk, strangers...the world can seem so perilous, especially where our children are concerned. But even very young children can learn basic skills for staying safe in everyday situations and preparing for emergencies. 

Brain Games for Babies,Toddlers and Twos - by Jackie Silberg

Simple fun filled games to stimulate your child's brain development during the critical period from 0-3 years and lay the vital foundations for future learning.

Brain Gym - by Paul Dennison

Simple and enjoyable movements and activities to enhance the experience of whole brain learning.

Brain Gym Teacher's Revised Edition - by Paul Dennison

Companion guide to the Brain Gym book for parents, educators and all others interested in the relationship between movement and whole brain learning.

I Can Read about the Stars and Planets

Explore our solar system and beyond!  You will discover amazing facts about stars, planets and what causes the seasons here on earth.

KINDERGARTEN:  Ready or Not? - A Parent's Guide - by Sean A. Walmsley & Bonnie Brown Walmsley

This book for parents helps you understand different kindergarten philosophies, the pros and cons of different types of programs, and how to prepare your child for Kindergarten.

I Love You as Much... - by Laura Krauss Melmed

(children's book) Mother animals tell their children I love you as much as....

Join in and play - by Cheri J Meiners

(children's book)  It is fun to make friends and play with others, but it's not always easy to do.  You have to make an effort and you have to know the rules - like asking before joining in, taking turns, playing fair, and being a good sport. 

Kitchen Table Play & Learn - Tara Copley & Andrea Custer

This book offers step by step activities to help you foster important skills in your preschooler and let you set the pace for learning.

Know and follow rules - Cheri J Meiners

(children's book)  A child who cannot follow rules is a child who is often in trouble.  In simple words and welcoming illustrations, this book teachers children basic rules and why they matter; because they help us learn, stay safe, be fair and get along.

Learning all the Time – by John Holt

This author explains how children learn through every experience. He is a critic of some popular education philosophies, which makes an interesting read.

Learning Early - Everything Parents Need to Encourage and Develop Their Child's Learning Skills From Birth to Six Years of Age – by Dorothy Einon

This book explains child development and provides you with many great ideas to encourage your child to learn - from mobility to language development to heading for school. **

(The) Learning Gym:  Fun-to-Do Activities for Success at School - by Erich Ballinger (also under activities)

This book presents the concepts of Brain Gym with activities for children and adults. Various activities are presented with instructions on when and why to do them.

My First Signs - by Child's Play

This first signing guide for hearing and deaf children contains signs for over forty key words.

New York Times: Parent’s guide to the best books for children - by Eden Ross Lipson

This reference book provides annotations for children’s books under the following categories: wordless books, picture books, story books, early reading books, middle reading books and young adult books.

Parent's Guide to the Best Books for Children - by Eden Ross Lipson

A classic guide that helps you select the books the child you know will love.

Reading Magic: Why reading aloud to our children will change their lives forever - by Mem Fox

This easy to read, humorous book talks about how important it is to read with your child. It has many real-life examples and practical suggestions. The focus is on having fun reading with your child. It is very easy and enjoyable to read.

Respect and take care of things - Cheri J Meiners

(children's book)  Everything has a place.  Things last longer when we take care of them.  In simple words and inviting illustrations this book teaches children about respect, responsibility and stewardship.  They learn to pick up after themselves, put things back where they belong, ask permission to use other people's things and practice basic environmental awareness. 

Sign with your Baby - by Joseph Garcia

This book offers a straightforward and light-hearted approach to teaching infants how to communicate using simple sign language.  Provides practical advice to help you and your baby begin signing with each other with 145 easy to follow illustrated signs. 

The bilingual edge, why, when and how to teach your child a second language - by Kendall King

In this book, Professors wade through the hype and provide clear insights into what actually works and what does not work when introducing a second language. 

Usborne Parents' Guide - Entertaining & Educating Babies & Toddlers - by Robyn Gee

This book provides many activities for playing with your baby/ toddler and encouraging their development.

Usborne Parents' Guide - Entertaining & Educating Young Children - by Robyn Gee

This book provides many activities for playing with your preschooler and encouraging their development.

Your Home is a Learning Place – by Pamela Weinberg

This book is easy to understand, and will equip you to help your child with pre-school skills such as memory, reading, math and more.

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