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by Annie Wiesman (Author), Jeff Wiesman (Author)
From birth to age six, children have an amazing ability to learn. EDUCATION BEGINS AT BIRTH offers advice to parents on how to maximize potential and raise smart kids. If you are a parent of an infant, toddler, or preschooler, this is the perfect book to help you nurture your little one's developing mind. It includes essential tips, strategies, and practical things you can do to: (1) create early educational experiences through play and discovery; (2) grow the whole child-including academic, social, emotional, physical, and character development; (3) inspire creativity, curiosity, and life-long learning; (4) actively educate your kids without adding to your already busy schedule; (5) provide a head start so they are ready for school. Dr. Jeff and Annie Wiesman teach parents how to create a growth-oriented environment where young children learn beginning concepts in math, science, literacy, social studies, and the arts. They include a wide variety of fun activities and a detailed description of what to expect and what to teach at different developmental stages. Connect the principles in this guide with the teachable moments that occur in everyday life and you will help your kids develop essential skills for success in school and beyond. Also be sure to check out our companion workbook, "The Complete Preschool Workbook & Activities: Ages 3-5." It includes dozens of engaging learning activities where kids build thinking and motor skills as they color, solve puzzles, practice writing, and complete many other captivating challenges!
Author Biography
Jeff Wiesman, Ed.D., is an associate professor of education at Houghton College. With twenty years of experience in the public school system, and a doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction, he instructs and mentors future elementary school teachers. Dr. Wiesman has been published in numerous professional journals while focusing on how to create engaging educational experiences. Annie Wiesman is a preschool, kindergarten, and first grade teacher. She has over ten years of experience as an educator and she writes for the popular parenting websites babywise.life and babyearth.com. Both Annie and Jeff are passionate about creating a fun culture of learning in their home, and they hope to equip parents to do the same. They reside in New York and enjoy opportunities to create family memories while traveling across the country.
