What Young Children Need to Succeed - Leader's Guide

Resource Type

Book - Parent

Description

Based on groundbreaking research, this book builds on the success of What Kids Need to Succeed and What Teens Need to Succeed to help adults create a firm foundation for children from day one. Readers learn how to build developmental assets?family support, positive values, social skills, and more?in four different age-groups from birth to 11 years. Unique tips target nine groups: parents, educators, child-care providers, health-care professionals, congregational leaders, employers, librarians, community leaders, and children themselves. Inspiring true stories show how people across the United States are building assets for children; resources point the way toward additional information. Published by Free Spirit Publishing. Best use: By parents, educators, child-care providers, health-care professionals, congregational leaders, employers, librarians, community leaders, and children themselves.

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)

Languages

English

Authors

Jolene L Roehlkepartain , Nancy Leffert Ph.D

Publication

2000 Free Spirit Publishing

Availability

• Search Institute - Search Institute is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities. To accomplish this mission, the institute generates and communicates new knowledge, and brings together community, state, and national leaders.
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