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Books
New! Second edition of A Practical Guide to Early Childhood Curriculum: Linking Emergent, Thematic, and Skill Based Planning to Children's Outcomes

Sams Teach Yourself e Parenting Today!

Books for Parents: "The Seeds of Success Series". ("Growing Creative Kids", Growing Happy Kids", "Growing Thinking Kids" and award winning "Growing Responsible Kids")

Books for Teachers: "A Practical Guide to Early Childhood Planning, Methods, and Materials: The What, Why, and How of Lesson Plans" and "1-2-3 Blocks".

Video
New! "Individualizing - for Each Child, You Can Do It!"
"The Art of Parenting Video Series" for parents and parent educators.
"Effective Home Visits", The Practical Video Training and Leader Guide Package

Audio
Parent Talk audio cassettes based on questions most often asked by parents about young children, school age children and teens.

Brochures Easy-reading brochures with practical, comprehensive information. Zeroes in on parents' greatest concerns. They provide "nuts and bolts" practical information parents can put to immediate use

This book provides a system to integrate thematic, emergent, and skill-based curriculum so that teachers can consistently plan a balance of appropriate learning experiences in ALL learning domains. Systems provided also help link curriculum objectives with planning, ongoing assessment and children's outcomes. Can be used along with any other curriculum modules.

Sams Teach Yourself e Parenting Today!
    The first parenting book written to assist today's parents with the particular challenges of raising children in an increasingly high-tech e-World.
    We'd like to tell you about why we wanted to write about e-Parenting. We are a mother and daughter team, ages 63 and 33. I grew up in the 1950s, and even though I have used the PC for 16 years as a parenting columnist, early childhood educator, and author of six books, I still feel like a novice in terms of the workings of my PC, the Web, and the Internet.
    Our daughter, Karin, grew up right along with the PC and the Internet. She uses these tools as an integral part of her daily life, yet she is close enough to my world to be my bridge and my teacher. When Macmillan USA approached me with a proposal to write about e-Parenting, I knew I could not do it without Karin's e-World perspective, any more than she could write a parenting book without my perspective of 40 years experience in child development, family life, and education.
    It seemed to us that writing this book together would not only be an adventure and a challenge, but would also give readers a truly unique perspective of e-Parenting, a blending of a mother's and a daughter's views on practical parenting in the e-World.

"123 Blocks" Published by Totline/McGraw-Hill Children's Publishing, Grand Rapids, MI. The first new book on the use of blocks in over 20 years, this practical, easy to read book presents new ideas for using unit blocks, hollow blocks, table blocks and homemade blocks to integrate fun with learning. Full of ideas and games that show how to use all types of blocks to challenge thinking and problem solving, increase language and literacy, practice perception and memory skills and nurture creativity. Ways to incorporate themes with blocks are also included. Call 800-442-9685 for information.
The Newbridge Book Club says "Hands on readiness lessons that will be hands-down favorites" and "Here are fresh and exciting ideas for using all kinds of blocks to teach important readiness and social skills....vocabulary and mathematical thinking, problem solving, perception, cooperation and so much more."
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Published by Totline/McGraw-Hill Children's Publishing, Grand Rapids, MI, has released my four new parenting books,
the "The Seeds of Success" series. Call 800-442-9685 for information
"Make it a priority to take time to enjoy activities with your children. It is through these experiences that we cherish and honor our childhood memories. It is during these moments that we pass on both our old and new family traditions. These books are not just activities; they are about making moments that will last for lifetimes."

New for Early Childhood Teachers
The first and only book on Lesson Planning
"A Practical Guide to Early Childhood Planning, Methods, and Materials: The What, Why, and How of Lesson Plans" by Evelyn Petersen, Longwood Division, Allyn & Bacon 1996
"This very practical guide is aimed at helping inservice teachers put early childhood theories and information into practice on a daily basis. Aimed at long range, short range, and daily lesson planning, its coverage of such topics as how to document individualized teaching and how to create developmentally appropriate lesson plans should be useful to anyone working with young children."

A reader from Moyock, North Carolina , July 29, 1998
"Every preschool teacher should use this book daily! I was given this book when I started working as a preschool teacher in a public school system. I find it a Godsend and recommend it to anyone that is serious about child development"

Lesson Planning System designed to be used with any curriculum resource in any program. This System helps teachers put both thematic (horizontal) curriculum ideas AND developmentally sequenced skill-focused ideas into their lesson plans to meet the continually changing needs of 3-5 year old children and document compliance with accepted standards in the field.
Emphasis on helping children develop ALL skills (motor, perceptual, memory, literacy, and problem-solving). Strong coverage of planning to encourage development across all domains.
Integrated activities suggested at the end of each chapter. In-Chapter exercises also provided. Developmental milestones for 3-5 year olds are included.
Direct, practical writing style. This is a book whose ideas may be put into practice immediately to help teachers plan on a daily, weekly, monthly, and year-long basis.
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Available Now paperback 256 pgs ISBN: 0-205-17404-3 Order #H74040 $24.95
Longwood Division, Allen & Bacon, P.O. Box 10695, DesMoines IA 50336-0695
1-800-278-3525, fax 1-515-284-2607, email ablongwood@aol.com

These books are a new and different edition of the Seeds of Success books. All that great, practical information...about 100 ideas in each book...is in these four books too! Look for them in discount stores and at grocery check outs.

INDIVIDUALIZING
For Each Child...
You Can Do It!

VIDEO

NEW
How your center can meet and surpass the Performance Standards Requirements

Evelyn says,

"This video was filmed in a Head Start classroom, so you not only learn a simple system for individualizing for every child, you see it in action! It also comes with helpful handouts you can use or modify...you will love it!"

Learn one-on-one methods for:

Assessment
Planning Practices
Evaluation
Documentation
Systems for Daily Individualizing

Connect to Program Source International to order Evelyn's Video Training Programs
at http://www.program-source.com/indiv.htm

"THE ART OF PARENTING" VIDEO SERIES -
For parents and parent educators
Based on questions most often asked by parents about young children, school age children and teens.
Three video cassettes; each cassette Q&A's, 52 minutes "Parent Talk" Video Cassettes "The Art of Parenting" Series. Each volume comes with a 60 page comprehensive Leader Guide, including discussion questions, recommended reading, program texts and developmental information.. Series covers birth through age 18. Designed for individual or group use.
TO ORDER:
(Michigan orders must include 6% sales tax)
Send check or purchase order for 95.00 (specify volume number) plus $5.00 shipping to:
The Program Source International
P.O. Box 444
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 333-2010 fax (248) 333-2012
or Connect to Program Source International to order Evelyn's Video Training Programs
at http://www.program-source.com/parent.htm

VOLUME 1 The Young Child	VOLUME 2 School Age Children	VOLUME 3 Teenagers
Bedtime: who's in Charge	Homework	Curfews
Controlling Our Anger	No Friends	Why Teens Take Risks
Whining Child	Self Esteem	Step Families
TV Viewing	Divorce	Jobs
Stimulating Infants	Latch Key Kids	Parent Stress
Sibling Rivalry	Talking About Sex	Reducing Arguments
Toilet Training	Spanking Alternatives	New Drivers
Hyperactivity	Attention Deficit Disorder	Love vs. Trust

TO ORDER:
(Michigan orders must include 6% sales tax)
Send check or purchase order for 79.95 (specify volume number) plus $4.00 shipping to:
The Program Source International
P.O. Box 444
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 333-2010 fax (248) 333-2012

Effective Home Visits
The Practical Video Training and Leader Guide Package for Parent Educators, Family Support Staff, and Home Visitors
Helps parents become the first and most important teachers of their children and shows them how to make their home a learning place. Three hour video training package with a Leaders Guide.

TO ORDER:
Check or purchase order $275 plus $4 shipping (Michigan orders include 6% sales tax)
The Program Source International
P.O. Box 444
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 333-2010 fax (248) 333-2012
or Connect to Program Source International to order Evelyn's Video Training Programs
at http://www.program-source.com/effective.htm

AUDIO
Parent Talk Audio Cassettes
Each tape is one hour long with 30 segments based on questions most often asked by parents about young children, school age children and teens. Includes a leaders manual that contains discussion questions and recommended reading. Used by parents, professionals, and parent support groups, in 48 states and Canada.
Also available in Spanish!

The Young Child	School Age Children	Teenagers
Mealtime Hassles	Lying	Manners
Bedtime	New School	Jobs
Tantrums	Aggressive Sports	Step Families
Toilet Training	Good Hygiene	Parent Burnout
Hyperactivity	Bickering	Loners
Fears	Latch Key Kids	Love vs. trust
Parents' Guilt	TV Violence	Alcohol
Thumb Sucking	Helping Out	Pregnancy
Jealousy	Messy Room	Suicide
Kindergarten Readiness	Spanking	Driving
Divorce	Talking about Sex	Curfews
Child Abuse	Homework	Kids Moving Out

TO ORDER:
Save when you buy the complete set AC744 3 cassettes, 3 manuals $49.95
Shipping & Handling orders under $25.00, add $2.00, orders $25.00-249.99, and 8%.
Send check or purchase order to Educational Activities, Inc.
Dept PT, P.O. Box 392
Freeport, NY 11520
Toll Free 1-800-645-3739 Fax 516-623-9282
(Visa and Mastercard accepted)
(or you can order online at the National Parenting Center's mall. Visit http://www.tnpc.com/mall/parcasse.htm?$userid )

BROCHURES
"TIPS" on Parenting - Brochures for Parents
Easy-reading brochures with practical, comprehensive information. Zeroes in on parents' greatest concerns. They provide "nuts and bolts" practical information parents can put to immediate use.

20 Homemade Recipes and Hints for Art Materials
Discusses how to bring out the creative thinker in your child. Includes recipes for modeling mixtures, finger paints and gives hints on painting with your child.
(Write check or money order for $2 to TIPS DEPT 1W)
20 Tips on Teaching Self Discipline in Children
Gives practical, proven techniques that teach children right from wrong and responsibility.
(Write check or money order for $3 to TIPS Dept 2W)
25 Tips on Encouraging Thinking Skills in Children
Emphasizes creative and divergent thinking, inventing, constructing, and experimenting. Helps children observe, guess,and discover. Easy activities that make the wheels turn in children' heads and turn them into problem solvers.
(Write check or money order for $3 to TIPS Dept 3W)
Tips on Building Self Esteem in Children
Self esteem influences our attitude about what we can or cannot do, how we cope with problems and how we get along with others. Covers topics such as uniqueness, body awareness, talking about feelings, mistakes, accomplishments, pride and more.
(Write check or money order for $3 to TIPS Dept 4W)
Tips on Gifts 3-8 year old Children can Make
Teach children the spirit of giving by having them create their own gifts for others. Simple directions for homemade gifts, children 3-8 will be proud to make.
(Write check or money order for $2 to TIPS Dept 5W)
Tips on ADD/ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
Discusses ADD/ADHD as well as very active children. Gives specific ways teachers and parents can help children improve thier behavior. Includes information on rights and IEP's for special needs children.(Write check or money order for $3 to TIPS Dept 6W)
Tips on Your Child's Development
Tells parents what to expect from children 0-6. Covers descriptions of physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth patterns.
(Write check or money order for $2 to TIPS Dept 7W)
Tips on Communicating with Adolescents and Teens
Covers what's "normal" and what to expect, socially and emotionally, between the ages of 12-17. Teaches parents how to talk, listen, stay open and stay in charge while guiding young people toward the path of adulthood. Discusses drugs, suicide, sex, risk takers, loners, responsibility, independence, rebellion, values an more.
(Write check or money order for $3 to TIPS Dept 8W)
Tips on Outdoor Safety
Describes what parents need to know about childrens' safety with bikes, swimming and swimming pools, playgrounds, camping, guns, fireworks, cars, poisoning, and winter and summer safety. Includes many surprising facts and figures on childrens' safety.
(Write check or money order for $3 to TIPS Dept 9W)
Tips on Travel with Children
Gives parents tips on making traveling easier on children and themselves. Games and practical ideas that make traveling more fun.
(Write check or money order for $2 to TIPS Dept 10W)
Tips on Growing Good Readers
Teach children to be good readers which is fundamental to success in school and in adulthood. Covers reading speed and comprehension, ways to cope with stress by reading, Head Start literacy, storytelling, using the library, phonics, and more. Includes many tips on getting children interested in reading and a lot of other resources related to this subject.
(Write check or money order for $3 to TIPS Dept 11W)
Tips on School Experiences
Covers the first day of school, helping children succeed in school, parent conferences, after school programs, repeating grades, homework issues, multi-age classrooms, rights of parents and children, and a parent hotline number.
(Write check or money order for $2 to TIPS Dept 12W)

TO ORDER:
Send check or money order and self addressed stamped envelope (business size) to:
Evelyn Petersen
843 South Long Lake Road
Traverse City, MI 49684
(Bulk rate orders are available. Send request for info and a s.a.s.e to same address)

	"Growing Creative Kids" emphasizes creativity and use of imagination order this book from Amazon		Parents Choice Recommended Award "Growing Responsible Kids" teaches responsibility and self discipline order this book from Amazon
	"Growing Happy Kids" teaches how to build self esteem order this book from Amazon		"Growing Thinking Kids" teaches problem solving skills order this book from Amazon