Early Concept Books

			Adamson Educational Services Inc. Publishing Division

		Early Concept Books Authors and Illustrator Price List and Book Orders

Miya-Piya Books Resources for Early Childhood Educators, ECE Instructors, Primary Teachers and Early Concept Books for Children Early Education Resource Books
	It's All About The Children: Understanding Poverty in Early Childhood Programs Authors Dawn Adamson and Adrianna Austin present an in-depth overview of the impact that poverty has on the development of young children. The purpose of the book is to deepen the understanding and broaden the reader's knowledge about the complex issues surrounding child poverty. Teaching and working with at-risk children and families requires competent and empathic educators who are informed and trained to respond effectively to their unique needs. Educators, professionals and students alike can appreciate the insightful compilation of text that will assist in developing a program for a diverse early childhood environment and education. The authors recognize the numerous child advocates and organizations who continue to pursue policy makers to prioritize solutions for the eradication of child poverty and the building of peaceable communities. The outlined potential encounters and challenges identified within this book have no demographic boundaries, nor are they exclusive to those living in poverty. ISBN 978-0-9736563-5-0

	Learning Through Play, the Natural Way This resource book is for early childhood educators, ECE students and instructors, primary teachers, and parents. Author Dawn Adamson advocates environmental awareness and education for young children. The focus of this book is to encourage and thereby nurture a love for nature that leads children to respecting and wanting to care for our natural environments. Numerous nature based activities covering all areas and curriculum developmental domains are included. ~ paper making ~ stepping stones for the garden ~ natural musical instruments ~ natural paint and glue ~ rock sculptures ~ ecosystems ~ recycling ~ many more nature based activities ISBN 0-9730832-0-4

	All Around Town in My Wheelchair Author Cora Boecker designed this book as an interactive teaching tool for caregivers and parents. The aim is to guide young children through the physical and cognitive concepts required to learn how to safely operate a powered wheelchair. The story is told by a young child using a wheelchair and the fun practicing within a pretend town. (Set up by using cardboard boxes painted as stores, gas stations and a mailbox.) Included is an introduction with helpful hints for teaching powered wheelchair skills and suggestions in setting up the pretend town as referred to in the story. Cora has worked in the early intervention field for over ten years. She has experience working with children in powered wheelchairs through our profession as well as in her role as a Family Support volunteer at Canuck Place Children's Hospital in BC. All Around Town in My Wheelchair is an excellent book for all libraries as it may be used as an introduction in educating all children about wheelchair use. A wonderful story for teaching diversity. ISBN 0-9736563-4-4

Early Concept Books Authors and Illustrator Price List and Book Orders

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