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A greatly needed book at a time when creativity, curiosity and problem solving are moving over tmake room for high-pressure academics Loaded with good ideas for activities The authors creativity shows! - Janet Gonzalez-Mena, Consultant and Early Childhood Specialist Author, Dragon Mom and Diversity in Early Care and Education Patricia Dischlers hands-on experience and love of early learning radiate throughout Teaching the 3 Cs As a defender of childhood, I am most impressed by the way she promotes play, exploration, and discovery in simple and engaging ways Put down the videgames, turn off the TV, and pick up this book - Jeff A Johnson, Owner Explorations Early Learning LLC Research shows that children with positive social skills, a creative nature, and a love of learning are more likely texperience success in later school years However, todays emphasis on early exposure tacademic content means little attention is given tdeveloping the affective skills that can make a critical difference in a childs future Based on her extensive experience in early childhood education, Patricia A Dischler bridges the gap and demonstrates how incorporating the three Cs—creativity, curiosity, and courtesy—intclassroom instruction can support the development of academic skills This resource shows how tpromote school readiness by giving children a desire tlearn, teaching them how tlearn, and nurturing empathy, emotional intelligence, and problem solving The book provides: - Abundant activities that are fun, easy tuse, and developmentally appropriate - Engaging sidebars highlighting teacher/student dialogue - Methods for integrating the 3 Cs intthe curriculum and meeting state standards Recommendations of related childrens books Practical, insightful, and brimming with wisdom, Teaching the 3 Cs illustrates how tfoster young students lifelong enthusiasm for learning and give them the foundation tsucceed
