Lisa Daly Knihy

The latest addition to the Loose Parts series emphasizes the importance of family involvement and skill development. It explores innovative strategies for engaging families in the learning process, fostering a sense of community, and enhancing children's competencies through interactive and creative play. This installment offers practical insights and activities designed to strengthen family connections while promoting developmental growth.

Featuring over 550 vibrant photographs, this book illustrates the application of loose parts in early childhood environments. It highlights how these materials foster creativity, exploration, and learning among young children. The images showcase various settings and activities, demonstrating the benefits of incorporating loose parts into play and education, ultimately enhancing children's developmental experiences.

Are you too busy to cook healthy meals? Do you need ideas for nutritious family meals? Healthy Eating for the Time Poor is packed with recipes, tips and techniques to ensure you spend less time in the kitchen. Reliable make-ahead meals, easy-to-follow cooking plans and pre-planned shopping lists will reduce your time in the kitchen and let you reclaim your evening. • over 70 delicious recipes • freezer tips to save time and money • meal planners for cooking once, twice or three times a week • simple ideas to plan, create and store time-saver recipes • slow cooker and pressure cooker recipes (Lisa Kathleen Daly)

Classroom vignettes and vibrant photographs bring early learning theories to life, showcasing their application in contemporary educational programs and teaching practices. The book illustrates the contributions of notable theorists such as Piaget, Erikson, Vygotsky, Maslow, Dewey, Gardner, and Derman-Sparks, making complex concepts more visible and accessible for educators and students alike.

Reimagine the potential in your outdoor space.

Focusing on culturally sustainable environments, this latest installment in the Loose Parts series guides educators in fostering spaces where children can thrive and navigate an ever-changing world. With vibrant full-color illustrations, it emphasizes intentionality in teaching practices to support diverse learning experiences.

Loose parts play fosters curiosity and creativity in young children, allowing them to explore and imagine freely. This book presents innovative ideas for incorporating loose parts into infant and toddler environments, complemented by stunning photography. It features engaging classroom stories and scientific insights that demonstrate how this playful approach enhances children's developmental growth.

This is one bus ride you don't want to miss! Join Papa Cannoli as he shares his Italian-American heritage during bus rides to school. From painting like Michelangelo to filling and selling Cannoli, Papa's bus rides are always an adventure!