Social and Emotional Well-Being

Erscheinungsjahr 2014
ISBN: 978-1-60554-243-0
Verlag: Redleaf Press

Buch, Englisch, 88 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 213 mm x 273 mm, Gewicht: 4309 g

Reihe: Redleaf Press

Learning to lead a healthy lifestyle begins during the early years. Part of the Growing, Growing Strong series, this body care curriculum includes activities and background information to help children develop lifelong healthy habits.

Children's social and emotional skills form a critical foundation for learning and wellness that guide them into adulthood and influence how they deal with both successes and adversity in life. These activities support children as they learn about self-esteem, emotions and feelings, family and friends, and changes in life.

This book includes - An overview of the social and emotional well-being topics covered in the curriculum
- Suggested interest area materials and supports for creating the learning environment
- Learning objectives and vocabulary words
- Suggestions for evaluating children's understanding of each social and emotional well-being topic
- More than 30 classroom activities
- Family information and take-home activities

Autoren/Hrsg.

Über Autor(innen)

Connie Jo Smith serves as the administrator for a ten-county child care resource and referral agency. She holds a doctoral degree in instructional technology and distance education and has an education specialist's degree focusing on curriculum instruction for young children.

Charlotte M. Hendricks is a certified health education specialist and president and founder of Healthy Childcare Consultants, Inc. She has been promoting health education for young children, parents, and teachers for more than thirty years. She completed her doctoral degree in health and safety at Indiana University, USA.

Becky S. Bennett is the director for the career services centre at Western Kentucky University, USA. She provides workshops in the areas of technology, career planning, and social and emotional development. Dr. Bennett holds a doctoral degree in instructional technology and distance education and a master's degree in counsellor education.