Derry Koralek has more than 15 years’ experience designing and delivering training for early childhood staff. She has developed technical assistance guides for supervisors and trainers in child development programs in the military and in Head Start and provides training throughout the United States. She is currently the editor of Young Children, a publication of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Spotlight on Infants and Toddlers
Author(s): Derry Koralek (click on the author's name for more titles)
This collection of engaging articles from NAEYC’s journal Young Children provides relevant and current information for anyone who works with or in support of infants and toddlers and their families.
RRP $34.95
Spotlight on Teaching Preschoolers
Supporting Children, Families, and YourselfAuthor(s): Derry Koralek (click on the author's name for more titles)
This book shares effective teaching strategies that touch on all learning domains and across the preschool curriculum. In it, authors examine a hands-on approach to science inquiry, creativity through movement and dance, physical science in the blocks center, explaining IEPs to families of children with special needs, developing a professional portfolio, and more.
RRP $34.95
Spotlight on Teaching Preschoolers 2
Supporting Children, Families, and YourselfAuthor(s): Derry Koralek (click on the author's name for more titles)
This book shares effective teaching strategies that touch on all learning domains and across the preschool curriculum. In it, authors of highly relevant articles drawn from recent issues of NAEYC’s journal Young Children present research-based, developmentally appropriate practices for teaching young children and communicating with families.
RRP $34.95
Spotlight on Young Children and Assessment
Author(s): Derry Koralek (click on the author's name for more titles)
Again, complied from articles from Young Children, this engaging volume addresses the purposes of and uses of assessment. Expert commentary offers an overview of the topic and specific examples to show how assessment informs and improves practice in early childhood education.
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Spotlight on Young Children and Families
Author(s): Derry Koralek (click on the author's name for more titles)
In this collection of articles from Young Children and Beyond the Journal, the authors address topics such as sharing the care of infants and toddlers, acknowledging culture and promoting inclusion, conferencing with families, and helping to support learning at home.
RRP $34.95
Spotlight on Young Children and Language
Author(s): Derry Koralek (click on the author's name for more titles)
The engaging, research-based articles in this book describe powerful ways to promote oral language throughout the early childhood curriculum. This beautifully produced resource also includes a list of top resources in the area and carefully designed questions and activities to aid students and other readers in reflecting on the articles.
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Spotlight on Young Children and Math
Author(s): Derry Koralek (click on the author's name for more titles)
The authors offer proven strategies to introduce key mathematics concepts, foster problem solving and mathematical thinking, and encourage use of math across the curriculum. This attractive resource also includes a list of top resources in the area and carefully designed questions and activities to aid students and other readers in reflecting on the articles.
RRP $34.95
Spotlight on Young Children and Play
Author(s): Derry Koralek (click on the author's name for more titles)
This vibrant book compiled from Young Children articles, focuses on the varied powers of play as a source of enjoyment and as a tool for learning.
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Spotlight on Young Children and Science
Author(s): Derry Koralek (click on the author's name for more titles)
Doing great science and math in your classroom? Chances are you feel you could be doing even better. In this collection of engaging and thoughtful articles from Young Children, the authors describe fresh, effective ideas for early childhood science and help us think carefully about the what and the how in a first-rate science program. This beautifully produced volume includes a list of top resources in the area and carefully designed questions and activities to aid students and other readers in reflecting on the articles.
RRP $34.95
Spotlight on Young Children and Social Studies
Author(s): Derry Koralek, Gay Mindes (click on the author's name for more titles)
In this collection of articles from Young Children and Beyond the Journal, experts discuss the historic roots of the social studies field, explain how quality books can help children understand themselves and others, and provide many examples of teachers and children engaged in meaningful social studies
RRP $34.95
Spotlight on Young Children and the Creative Arts
Author(s): Derry Koralek (click on the author's name for more titles)
The creative arts -- including music, movement, dramatic play, puppetry, painting, sculpture, and drawing -- are a crucial part of early childhood. Not only do the arts allow children to express themselves, but creative activity can enhance development of children's skills in literacy, science, math, social studies, and more. This engaging collection of articles from Young Children also includes resources and carefully designed questions and activities to aid readers in reflecting on best practice.
RRP $34.95
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