Preschool and Kindergarten

Preschool and Kindergarten Resources in the Northside Professional Library

About the Authors: Writing Workshop with Our Youngest Writers – Katie Wood Ray, Lisa B. Cleaveland (Heinemann, 2004) Already Ready: Nurturing Writers in Preschool and Kindergarten – Katie Wood Ray, Matt Glover (Heinemann, 2008) The Best of the Mailbox: Preschool, book 2 (Education Center, 2004) The Best of the Mailbox: Kindergarten, book 2 (Education Center, 2004) Brain-Compatible Activities for Mathematics, Gr. K-1 – David Sousa (Corwin, 2010) Building a Foundation for Preschool Literacy: Effective Instruction for Children’s Reading and Writing Development, 2nd ed. – Carol Vukelich, James Christie (International Reading Association, 2009) Building Literacy with Interactive Charts: Practical Guide for Creating 75 Engaging Charts from Songs, Poem, and Fingerplays, Gr. PreK-2 – Kristin G. Schlosser, Vicki L. Phillips (Scholastic, 1992) Building the Reading Brain, PreK-3, 2nd ed. – Patricia Wolfe, Pamela Nevills (Corwin, 2009) Challenging Behavior in Young Children: Understanding, Preventing, and Responding Effectively, 2nd ed. – Barbara Kaiser, Judy Sklar Rasminsky (Pearson/Allyn & Bacon, 2007) The Comprehensive Preschool Curriculum – Kay Albrecht, Linda G. Miller (Gryphon House, 2004) Creating Literacy-Rich Preschools and Kindergartens – Anne K. Soderman, Patricia Farrell (Pearson/Allyn & Bacon, 2008) Daily Math Stretches: Building Conceptual Understanding, Levels K-1 – Laney Sammons (Shell Education, 2010) (Guided Math) Designing Early Literacy Programs: Strategies for At-Risk Preschool and Kindergarten Children – Lea M. McGee, Donald J. Richgels (Guilford Press, 2003) Developing Literacy in Preschool – Lesley Mandel Morrow (Guilford Press, 2007) Differentiated Literacy Centers (K-3) – Margo Southall (Scholastic, 2007) Differentiating Instruction in Kindergarten – Cindy Middendorf (Scholastic, 2008) Differentiating Instruction with Menus: Language Arts, Gr. K-2 – Laurie Westphal (Prufrock, 2011) Differentiating Instruction with Menus: Math, Gr. K-2 – Laurie E. Westphal (Prufrock, 2011) Differentiating Instruction with Menus: Science, Gr. K-2 – Laurie E. Westphal (Prufrock, 2011) Differentiating Instruction with Menus: Social Studies, Gr. K-2 – Laurie Westphal (Prufrock, 2011) Early Literacy Fundamentals: A Balanced Approach to Language, Listening and Literacy Skills, Ages 3 to 6 – Sue Palmer, Ros Bayley (Pembroke/Stenhouse, 2005) Early Start for Young Children with Autism/PDD: Practical Interventions – Kathleen McConnell, Gail R. Ryser (Pro-Ed, 2006) Easy Daily Plans: Over 250 Plans for Preschool Teachers – Sue Fleischmann (Gryphon House, 2007) The Frugal Science Teacher, PreK-5: Strategies and Activities – Linda Froschauer, ed. (NSTA, 2010) Getting Beyond Bullying and Exclusion, preK-5: Empowering Children in Inclusive Classrooms – Ronald Mah (Corwin, 2009) Growing Mathematical Ideas in Kindergarten – Linda Schulman Dacey, Rebeka Eston (Math Solutions, 1999) Guided Reading Basics: Organizing, Managing, and Implementing a Balanced Literacy Program in K-3 – Lori Jamison Rog (Stenhouse, 2003) Help! For Teachers of Young Children: 88 Tips to Develop Children’s Social Skills and Create Positive Teacher- Family Relationships – Gwen Snyder Kaltman (Corwin, 2006) More Help! For Teachers of Young Children: 99 Tips to Promote Intellectual Development and Creativity – Gwen Snyder Kaltman (Corwin, 2006) Implementing Positive Behavior Support Systems in Early Childhood and Elementary Settings – Melissa Stormont, et al. (Corwin, 2008) The Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom: Easy Ways to Adapt Learning Centers for All Children – Patti Gould, Joyce Sullivan (Gryphon House, 1999) The Inclusive Learning Center Book: For Preschool Children with Special Needs – Christy Isbell, Rebecca Isbell (Gryphon House, 2005) Irresistible 1, 2, 3s – Joan Novelli (Scholastic, 2000) Joyful Learning in Kindergarten, rev. ed. – Bobbi Fisher (Heinemann, 1998) Northside Professional Library, Preschool & Kindergarten 2

Launching Learners in Science, PreK-5: How to Design Standards-Based Experiences and Engage Students in Classroom Conversations – Kerry C. Williams, George E. Veomett (Corwin, 2007) Learning Centers in Kindergarten – Karen L. Loman, Dorothy P. Hall (Carson-Dellosa, 2004) Literacy Beginnings: A Prekindergarten Handbook – Gay Su Pinnell, Irene C. Fountas (Heinemann, 2011) Living Values Activities for Children Ages 3-7 – Diane Tillman, Diana Hsu (Health Communications, 2000) Mathematics for Every Student: Responding to Diversity, Gr. PreK-5 – Dorothy Y. White, Julie Sliva Spitzer, eds. (NCTM, 2009) The Math We Need to Know and Do in Grades PreK-5: Concepts, Skills, Standards and Assessments, 2nd ed. – Pearl Gold Solomon (Corwin, 2006) Math Work Stations: Independent Learning You Can Count On, K-2 – Debbie Diller (Stenhouse, 2010) Mathematics Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites: 20 Numeracy Strategies That Engage the Brain, PreK-8 – Marcia L. Tate (Corwin, 2009) A Mindset for Learning: Teaching the Traits of Joyful, Independent Growth – Kristine Mraz, Christine Hertz (Heinemann, 2015) Moving with a Purpose: Developing Programs for Preschoolers of All Abilities – Renee M. McCall, Diane H. Craft (Human Kinetics, 2000) Never Too Early to Write: Adventures in the K-1 Writing Workshop – Bea Johnson (Maupin House, 1999) The New Kindergarten: Teaching Reading, Writing & More – Constance J. Leuenberger (Scholastic, 2003) No More Letter of the Week: Framework for Integrating Reading Strategies and Cueing Systems with Letter- Sound Instruction – Pat Lusche (Crystal Springs Books, 2003) Oral Language and Early Literacy in Preschool: Talking, Reading, and Writing – Kathleen A. Roskos, Patton O. Tabors, Lisa A. Lenhart (International Reading Association, 2004) A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: A Developmentally Appropriate Approach to Early Learning and Behavior Management for Teachers and Parents of Young Children – Matthew S. Seebaum (RFT Publishing, 1999) Play, Projects, and Preschool Standards: Nurturing Children’s Sense of Wonder and Joy in Learning – Gera Jacobs, Kathy Crowley (Corwin, 2007) The Power of Projects: Meeting Contemporary Challenges in Early Childhood Classrooms: Strategies and Solutions – Judy Harris Helm, Sallee Beneke, eds. (Teachers College Press, 2003) Practical Solutions to Practically Every Problem: The Early Childhood Teacher’s Manual, rev. ed. – Steffen Saifer (Redleaf Press, 2003) Preschool Classroom Management: 150 Teacher-Tested Techniques – Laverne Warner, Sharon Anne Lynch (Gryphon House, 2004) Preschool Development Guide: Goals, Objectives, and Intervention Strategies, 0-72 Months – Amy E. Antes, Samm N. House (Hawthorne Educational Services, 2011) Preschool Math – Bob Williams, Debra Cunningham, Joy Lubawy (Gryphon House, 2005) Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young Children – Catherine E. Snow, M. Susan Burns, Peg Griffin, eds. (National Academy Press, 1998) Primary and Perfect: Seasonal and Thematic Projects for K-2 Learners – Karen Simmons, Cindy Guinn (Maupin House, 2007) Promoting Positive Behavior: Guidance Strategies for Early Childhood Settings – Suzanne K. Adams, Joan Baronberg (Pearson/Merrill/Prentice Hall, 2005) Purposeful Play: A Teacher’s Guide to Igniting Deep & Joyful Learning Across the Day – Kristine Mraz, Alison Porcelli, Cheryl Tyler (Heinemann, 2016) [elementary] Read It Again! : Revisiting Shared Reading – Brenda Parkes (Stenhouse, 2000) Sanity Savers for Early Childhood Teachers: 200 Quick Fixes for Everything from Big Messes to Small Budgets – Sharon MacDonald (Gryphon House, 2004) Sensory Integration: A Guide for Preschool Teachers – Christy Isbell, Rebecca Isbell (Gryphon House, 2007) Simple Signing with Young Children: A Guide for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Teachers – Carol Garboden Murray (Gryphon House, 2007) Starting Out Right: A Guide to Promoting Children’s Reading Success – M. Susan Burns, Peg Griffin, Catherine E. Snow, eds. (National Academy Press, 1999) Successful Kindergarten Transition: Your Guide to Connecting Children, Families, & Schools - Robert C. Pianta, Marcia Kraft-Sayre (Paul H. Brookes, 2003) Supporting English Language Learners in Math Class, Gr. K-2 – Randy Bresser, Kathy Melanese, Christine Sphar (Math Solutions, 2009) Talking, Drawing, Writing: Lessons for Our Youngest Writers – Martha Horn, Mary Ellen Giacobbe (Stenhouse, 2007) Teaching Mathematics Through Problem Solving, Prekindergarten-Gr. 6 – Frank K. Lester, ed. (NCTM, 2006) Teaching 4- to 8-Year-Olds: Literacy Math, Multiculturalism, and Classroom Community – Carollee Howes, ed. Northside Professional Library, Preschool & Kindergarten 3

(Paul H. Brookes, 2003)

Teaching Young Children: A Guide to Planning Your Curriculum, Teaching Through Learning Centers, and Just About Everything Else – Dianne Miller Nielsen (Corwin, 2006) Teaching Young Children through Their Individual Learning Styles: Practical Approaches for Gr. K-2 – Rita Dunn (Allyn & Bacon, 1994) Teaching Young Children with ADHD: Successful Strategies and Practical Interventions for PreK-3 – Richard A. Lougy, Silvia L. DeRuvo, David Rosenthal (Corwin, 2007) Teaching Young Gifted Children in the Regular Classroom: Identifying, Nurturing and Challenging Ages 4-9 – Joan Franklin Smutny, Sally Yahnke Walker, Elizabeth Meckstroth (Free Spirit, 1997) Understanding How Young Children Learn: Bringing the Science of Child Development to the Classroom – Wendy L. Ostroff (ASCD, 2012) [also available as an OverDrive eBook] Welcome to Kindergarten: A Month-by-Month Guide to Teaching and Learning, rev. ed.– Bonnie Brown Walmsley, Debra Redlo Wing (Heinemann, 2004) What Successful Math Teachers Do, PreK-5: 47 Research-Based Strategies for the Standards-Based Classroom – Edward S. Wall, Alfred S. Posamentier (Corwin, 2007) When Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Understanding the Challenging Behaviors of Young Children and Students with Disabilities – Kim Davis, Susan P. Dixon (Solution Tree, 2010) Why Are School Buses Always Yellow? : Teaching for Inquiry, PreK-5 – John Barell (Corwin, 2008) Writing in Preschool: Learning to Orchestrate Meaning and Marks – Judith A. Schickedanz, Renee M. Casbergue (International Reading Association, 2004) The Young Child and Mathematics – Juanita V. Copley (NAEYC, 2008) 16 Songs Kids Love to Sing (Northeast Foundation for Children, 1998) [book + CD] 36 Games Kids Love to Play – Adrian Harrison (Northeast Foundation for Children, 2002) 50 Art Activities for Your Kindergarten Classroom (Scholastic, 1997) 50 Early Childhood Literacy Strategies – Janice J. Beaty (Pearson/Merrill, Prentice Hall, 2005)

Piggyback Songs – compiled by Jean Warren, Warren Publishing House

Piggyback Songs: New Songs to the Tunes of Childhood Favorites More Piggyback Songs: New Songs Sung to the Tunes of Childhood Favorites Holiday Piggyback Songs Animal Piggyback Songs Piggyback Songs for School More Piggyback Songs for School Piggyback Songs to Sign

Videos

From the Bureau of Education & Research (BER) Using Guided Reading to Strengthen Students’ Reading Skills at the Emergent Level, Gr. K-3 [DVD, 73 min.] Using Literacy Centers to Strengthen Your Reading and Writing Program, Gr. K-3 [DVD, 51 min.] Using Interactive Writing to Strengthen Your Students’ Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Skills, K-1 [VHS, 31 min.] Using State-of-the-Art Strategies for Teaching Writing to Maximize Your Students Growth in Writing and Reading, K-1 [VHS, 67 min.] Using Modeled Writing to Maximize Your Students Growth in Writing and Reading, K-1 [VHS, 52 min.]

Other Videos Practical Strategies for Teaching Social-Emotional Skills (Center on Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning, 2007) [DVD] The Teaching Behind About the Authors: How to Support Our Youngest Writers – Katie Wood Ray, Lisa B. Cleaveland (Heinemann, 2005) [DVD] Think Small! : Engaging Our Youngest Readers in Small Groups – Debbie Diller (Stenhouse, 2009) [DVD, 95 min.] Up Close: Teaching English Language Learners in Writing Workshops, Gr. K-2 – Amanda Hartman (FirstHand/Heinemann, 2009) [DVD, 90 min.]

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