Helping Hyperactive Kids ? A Sensory Integration Approach


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Sensory integration has provided help to children with behavior, learning, and motor skills problems for over 40 years. A treatment based on play, it helps children absorb, process, and respond to information in an appropriate manner. This book provides a complete overview and explanation of the therapy, as well as practical sensory integration–based techniques that can be used by teachers and parents to help the hyperactive child. This non-medical approach can be used in conjunction with, or as a substitute for, traditional drug treatments.




Multicultural Literature for Children and Young Adults


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A selected bibliography of literature from 1980-1990 by and about African -Amer., Amer. Indians, Asian-Amer., and Hispanic Amer. Covers: history, people and places; poetry; folklore, mythology and traditional literature; seasons and celebrations; books for babies; concept books; issues in today's world; biographies; understanding oneself and others; picture books; fiction for new readers, young readers and teenagers. Appendices: lists authors and illustrators of color by ethnic origin; ethnic/cultural groups by country; and recommended resources.




Building the Young Reader′s Brain, Birth Through Age 8


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A practical guide to teaching the way a child’s brain learns best In this update of a bestselling classic, you will learn how to develop children’s capacity and will to read. Each sequential chapter is practical, eye-opening, and exactly what you need to engage young learners, plan lessons, partner with parents, and align your PreK-3 classrooms to the science of learning and the science of reading. Gain the latest insights on: Brain development from birth to age eight, plus the skills to nourish it, age by age and grade by grade What the latest neuroscientific research now says about oral language acquisition The evidence base for practices such as read alouds, inventive spelling, and sustained silent reading Why vocabulary building must happen concurrently with phonological processing, decoding, fluency, spelling, and writing How to artfully combine explicit teaching of skills with playful, multi-sensory routines every day All aspects of memory are needed to develop successful readers. When we engage children’s brains and build our teaching practices around what we know about how the human brain makes meaning, literacy learning makes more sense for children... and for us.




Human Growth and Development Through the Lifespan


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As part of the Quick Look Nursing series, Growth and Development Through the Lifespan presents an overview of human growth and development from conception through later adult life using a biopsychosocial framework. Written by Kathleen M. Thies, PhD, RN and John F. Travers, EdD, this text is designed to illustrate the various ages and stages of human development.







Yoga Journal


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For more than 30 years, Yoga Journal has been helping readers achieve the balance and well-being they seek in their everyday lives. With every issue,Yoga Journal strives to inform and empower readers to make lifestyle choices that are healthy for their bodies and minds. We are dedicated to providing in-depth, thoughtful editorial on topics such as yoga, food, nutrition, fitness, wellness, travel, and fashion and beauty.




Adult Stress & the Effects of Coloring Plus Adult Coloring Book - Bird Pattern For Beginners


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Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Stress Causes of Stress Different Types of Stress --Acute stress --Eustress --Episodic stress --Chronic stress Young Adults: The Most Stressed-Out Age Group Serious hhealth consequences due to avoidance of treating stress Techniques of Managing and Reducing Stress --Exercising --Meditation --Self hypnosis --Quality sleep --Proper Nutrition --Positive Thinking --Have Fun How Coloring Helps Combat Adult Stress --How Does Coloring De-stress? --Coloring Books for Adults --Why You Should Embrace Coloring Conclusion Adult Coloring Book - Bird Patterns Author Bio Publisher Introduction I want to express gratitude to you for downloading the book titled, “ADULT STRESS AND EFFECTS OF COLORING.” This book contains proven strategies and steps that will ensure you are well equipped with the right knowledge and skills on how to reduce and manage stress effectively. You don’t have to allow stress to consume every bit of you because there is help within arm’s reach. You are not fighting this battle alone, almost everyone experiences some level of stress every once in a while in life and this has allowed for the opportunity to find solutions to the problem and therefore whether you suffer from mild or chronic stress there is an assurance of you getting better and all that is required from you is commitment and dedication towards smoothening your path to recovery. Your bills will never stop coming, you will never have more hours in a day, your career and family will always be demanding, and so the only change you can make is to learn how to handle your levels of stress because if you don’t the situation will end up being tragic. All the things that you are required to do have been well explained to you and the fact that you are reading this book is proof enough that you are willing to make your life better. All you need to do is to understand that you have the power within you to make a difference by ensuring you are able to reduce stress in one of the best possible ways to do so, that is through embracing coloring. The realization that you have the ability to put your life in control is always a stepping stone towards making every aspect of it better. All it requires is for you to take charge of your thoughts, emotions, and the way you react to life’s difficulties. Stress management and reduction always begins with you identifying the sources of stress in your life. By dealing with stress you improve your health and general well being. Stress is always a normal and healthy reaction to change or challenges but when it goes on for more than a few weeks it will affect your health and the earlier you deal with it the better. Every chapter of this book will ensure that it answers all your questions in relation to stress management and diminution. It will help you to get a deeper understanding of what stress is, whilst giving you the best techniques that will help you to deal with it once and for all. There is more to every chapter as you will be enlightened on why and how stress occurs, its signs and symptoms, and much more. It has been made an interesting and easy read for you and you are assured that you will fully benefit from the knowledge of its content.




Synergist


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Children's Books In Print 1998


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Ants Thematic Unit


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Stories & activities on ants including science projects, math projects and life skills for primary, K-4 students.