Resources from the U.S. Government Printing Office
Myself/My Baby: Health Diary
This diary is what an expectant mother needs to monitor her health during pregnancy and the progress and health of her baby from conception through age two. 1992. 88 pp. S/N 017-091-00242-8. $4.25.
The Food Guide Pyramid
Use this guide for up-to-date advice on eating for better health. Developed jointly by the USDA and HHS, this pocket-size booklet helps a person control calories, fat, cholestrol, sugar, and sodium by balancing diertary choices from among the four food groups. Sold in packages of 100. 1992. 29 pp. S/N 001-000-04578-3. $65/pkg.
Americans With Disabilities Act Handbook
Attorneys, employers with 15 or more employees, and people with disabilties can find
out what practices and activities are covered by the nondisrcimtination requirements of the ADA. 1992. 730 pp. S/N 052-015 00074-0. $34.
Available from:
Superintendent of Documents
PO Box 371954
Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954
- Or contact your nearest Government Bookstore, which can be located through your local telephone information directory.
- Or fax your order to (202) 512-2250.
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Videos from
TEACHING
STRATEGIES, INC.
The New Room Arrangement as a Teaching Strategy video
A "how to" of room arrangements, this slide/videotape presents concrete ideas for arranging preschool classrooms. It shows how the organization of the physical environment helps children learn to trust and cooperate with others, become independent learners, stay involved in their work, and acquire valuable skils and concepts. An accompanying booklet contains the complete narration, illustrations of the room arrangements presented in the video, and ideas on how to present the amterial to parents and staf in workshops. 15 min. VHS. Purchase or rental.
Observing Young Cihldren: Learning to Look, Looking to Learn video
Observation forms the basis of all developmentally appropriate programming. This video helps new and experienced early childhood educators:
- Learn about children so they can individualize their program.
- Evaluate their program so they can adjust the environemnt, the curriculum, or both.
- Measure children's progress and acquisition of skills
30 min. VHS. Purchase or rental.
Available, along with other materials for early childhood educators, from:
TEACHING STRATEGIES, INC.
P.O. Box 42243
Washington, DC 20015
(800) 637-3652
(202) 364-7273 Fax
ALso ask for information on workshops hosted by Teaching Strategies, Inc.
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"Bilingual ABC's: A Spanish-English Alphabet Book"
by Nancy McColl and Karen Paskowitz
Designed to build strong reading readiness skills, this resource provides two simple art projects for each letter of the alphabet. Each art activity illustrates a word that begins with the same letter/sound in both Spanish and English. Follow-up activities are suggested to complement each art project. 112 pages. Available from:
GOOD APPLE FEARON
TEACHER AIDS
Supplemental Education
4350 Equity Drive
PO Box 2649
Columbus, OH 43216
(800) 321-3106
(614) 771-7362 Fax
"Insights and Activities for Parents and Children"
by Fred Rogers and Barry Head
From Mister Rogers' Play book series on family communicatoin, this playbook explores the nature of play, why children play, and why play is such an important part of their development. Contains more than 300 ativities, games, and projects to help children and adults play together to enhance self-expression, curiosity, and creativity. Available from:
FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS
4802 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 687-2990
(412) 687-1226 Fax
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