Patty Born Selly's Books

Early Childhood Activities for a Greener Earth

By: Patty Born Selly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Early Childhood Activities for a Greener Earth

By: Patty Born Selly

More than 100 classroom activities to help children learn about and care for the earth Educate young children about the environment through experience and play. These activities encourage children to develop a sense of wonder, curiosity, and joy for nature. Each chapter focuses on a common and important environmental topic—from waste reduction and recycling to air quality, weather and climate change, and energy reduction—and provides information to help you present these topics to children in developmentally appropriate ways. Early Childhood Activities for a Greener Earth will help you excite children, engage families, and encourage your community to be green. Early Childhood Activities for a Greener Earth is a 2014 Teachers’ Choice Award for the Classroom winner!

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

269

Publisher

Redleaf Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1605542032

ISBN 13

9781605542034

Connecting Animals and Children in Early Childhood

By: Patty Born Selly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Connecting Animals and Children in Early Childhood

By: Patty Born Selly

Understand the value of connecting animals and children From family pets and wild animals to toys, stuffed animals, and media images, animals are a central part of every child’s landscape. This book examines the reasons why children should interact and connect with real animals, and it identifies the rich learning that results. You’ll find heaps of foundational support and practical ideas to create authentic experiences that bring children and all kinds of species of animals together—including many adaptations if live animals are not permitted in your setting. Connecting Animals and Children in Early Childhood Examines the basic qualities that make animals so appealing to children Explains how animals impact children’s cognitive, social-emotional, and inter- and intrapersonal development and growth Includes an overview of the many ways animals are present in children’s lives Introduces authentic experiences with animals that are supportive of children’s understanding and learning, and respectful to both animals and people Provides real-life examples of how to bring animals into your classroom with suggestions for planning, ideas for finding the right pet, and resources for making experiences meaningful, relevant, and joyful for children Patty Born Selly is executive director of the National Center for STEM Elementary Education at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota. As the founder of Small Wonders, an educational consulting company offering services to schools, faith-based communities, and other organizations, Patty has developed hundreds of classes to help programs incorporate nature, science, and green education.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

182

Publisher

Redleaf Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1605543535

ISBN 13

9781605543536

Creating Your Earth-Friendly Early Childhood Program

By: Patty Born Selly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Creating Your Earth-Friendly Early Childhood Program

By: Patty Born Selly

Creating your Earth-Friendly Early Chlidhood Program, Redleaf Quick Guide offers an approachable, efficient entry point for ECE educators who wish to instill ecofriendly values and practices in their programs. The guide will help educators evaluate their current environment and practices, get families and colleagues involved, and make both immediate and long-term changes to make their program “greener.”

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

Redleaf Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1605547700

ISBN 13

9781605547701

Connecting Animals and Children in Early Childhood

By: Patty Born Selly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Connecting Animals and Children in Early Childhood

By: Patty Born Selly

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

182

Publisher

Redleaf Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1605543535

ISBN 13

9781605543536

Book's by Patty Born Selly

Early Childhood Activities for a Greener Earth

Early Childhood Activities for a Greener Earth

Connecting Animals and Children in Early Childhood

Connecting Animals and Children in Early Childhood

Creating Your Earth-Friendly Early Childhood Program

Creating Your Earth-Friendly Early Childhood Program

Connecting Animals and Children in Early Childhood

Connecting Animals and Children in Early Childhood

Username

Password

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email