Sesame Street ready for school : a parent's guide to playful learning for children ages 2 to 5 / Rosemarie T. Truglio, PhD with Pamela Thomas ; foreword by Kyle D. Pruett, MD.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-271) and index.
Contents:
Words, words, & more words! -- Sights, sounds & scribbles -- How many blocks all together -- Is your child a "stemist"? -- Thinking it through! -- Celebrate you, celebrate me -- Happy healthy monsters! -- "I am an artist".
Summary:
For the past 50 years, Sesame Street has stood at the forefront of child development, stimulating and nurturing the minds of preschoolers not only through the iconic TV show, but also through books, games, mobile apps, and community engagement initiatives. With Ready for School!, Senior VP of Curriculum and Content at Sesame Workshop Dr. Rosemarie Truglio shares all the research-based, curriculum-directed school readiness skills that have made Sesame Street the preeminent children's TV program, and that every parent needs in order to get their preschooler ready for lifelong learning. Each of the book's eight chapters focuses on a key area: language, literacy, math, science, logic & reasoning, social & emotional development, healthy habits, and the arts. An essential dynamic of Ready for School! is its emphasis on the importance of play in a child's learning process. To respond to that need, dozens of "Play & Learn" activities are included to aid parents in educating their children: at the kitchen table, on the bus, in the park, or in the preschool classroom while playing together. In addition, the book recommends scores of hints, tips, ideas for useful products, and deep-dives on more complex topics for parents, all designed to make preparing young kids for school easy and joyful.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.