{"product_id":"what-if-everybody-understood-child-development-straight-talk-about-bettering-education-and-children-8242-s-lives-paperback","title":"What If Everybody Understood Child Development?: Straight Talk about Bettering Education and Children\u0026#8242;s Lives - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRae Pica\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstand the connection between how kids grow and how they learn \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Rae Pica knows what she's talking about. With over 35 years in the field of education, she's realized that what's missing from our approach to schooling is an understanding of the connection between how children develop and how they learn. In this collection, Pica keeps children front and center as she provides thought-provoking commentary and actionable insights on topics such as the Common Core, the self-esteem movement, and standardized testing. You'll find\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e29 short essays on topics critical to best practice in child development and education\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpinions of experts supported by research and anecdotal evidence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReal-life stories shared by teachers and parents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReferences to related articles and interviews with experts \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith its unflinching look at well-meaning initiatives that may be holding students back, this pocket-sized powerhouse of educational philosophy is sure to inspire discussion about our schools. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"What a pleasure to read common sense wisdom about what young children need!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDiane Ravitch, Research Professor of Education\u003cbr\u003e New York University\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"This amazing book does far more than chase down the myths about how to ensure that children are successful. If offers real, research-backed practical strategies every teacher and parent can use. It belongs on every desk for quick and handy use!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEric Jensen, Director\u003cbr\u003e Jensen Learning, Maunaloa, HI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"Rae Pica has a deep understanding of childhood development and she has delved into every facet of it so that educators, parents, and policymakers will come to that understanding, too. This book needs to not just be on everyone's shelves, but open in everyone's hands.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePeter DeWitt, Author\/Consultant and Former K-5 Principal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRae Pica\u003c\/strong\u003e has been an early childhood education consultant, specializing in children′s physical activity, since 1980. A former adjunct instructor with the University of New Hampshire, she is the founder and director of Moving \u0026amp; Learning and the author of 18 books, including \u003cem\u003eExperiences in Movement and Music\u003c\/em\u003e (now in its 5th edition), the award-winning\u003cem\u003e Great Games for Young Children\u003c\/em\u003e and\u003cem\u003e Jump into Literac\u003c\/em\u003ey, and \u003cem\u003eA Running Start: How Play, Physical Activity\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eFree Time Create a Successful Child\u003c\/em\u003e, written for the parents of children birth to age five. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 06, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45662186700844,"sku":"9781483381848","price":61.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0954\/5772\/files\/2iM42UYVUd9781483381848.webp?v=1781592471","url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/what-if-everybody-understood-child-development-straight-talk-about-bettering-education-and-children-8242-s-lives-paperback","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}