"Daily fast-pace does not always allow us to stop and think about the direction of the educational task. However, the goal cannot be to return to "normalcy" because many children did not find it useful. We have to reimagine education as some - thing better than what it used to be. This book is an invitation to do so". Arne Duncan, former U.S. secretary of Education in the Obama administration "31 candid interviews with expert sources from all over the world. Decades of experience: Porres conducts a global cho - rus of voices that places children back at the center …

Entering school, in order to pursue early childhood education from 3 to 6 years old, constitutes a key moment in the child's life. The little one is usually excited and proud to enter the "elder's court", although this is not always the case and there may be some situations that parents must control. In any case, to avoid possible problems at this stage, the child always needs to feel close to his parents. At three years of age, and even earlier, it is convenient for him to begin to adapt to new situations: he will have to discover that his …

Generating Talent: How to Put Intelligence to Work develops an innovative model that explains the generation of talent as intelligence acting in a way that is suitable, brilliant and efficient. It reveals how it is generated not only in individuals, but in organizations and societies as well.

«This is an optimistic book. Not optimistic with the slightly flaccid optimism of self-help books that promise us all that we can become instant millionaires, but optimistic because it describes how neuroscience shows our capacities to be even greater than previously thought.»
José Antonio Marina

Every year, countless studies are published which …

An extensión of the original classic rhyme. The five Little monkeys and their family are back with a new fun-filled rhyming adventure, plus creative INTERACTIVE activities which support teachers in expanding the use of english course book contents and skills.

Topics: vocabulary on the story; science facts on monkeys; family relationships; parts of the body; moods and expressions, numbers. 

Activities: Word search; crossword puzzle; picture matching; singing songs; tracing words; reading comprehension; listening comprehension, picture dictation, riddles.

This original classic rhyme, plus useful INTERACTIVE activities, such as story telling; reading, listening and singing, support EFL teachers in implementing the kindergarten Curriculum, focusing on the story. Keep students motivated and broaden their use of english while expanding course book contents.They will enjoy it! 

Activities: developing fine motor skills; phonological awareness; singing songs; saying rhymes; colouring; letter sound association; picture dictation; listening comprehension; arts & crafts, read alouds; letter tracing; letter recognition; matching; maze; vocabulary acquisition. 

Topics: parts of the face; comparing sizes; numbers 1 to 5; colours; initial sound “M”; Begining letters “M”; uppercase letter “M”; lowercase letter “m”; vocabulary …

NEW EDITION 2015 - This original classic rhyme, plus useful INTERACTIVE activities, such as story telling; reading and listening, support EFL teachers in implementing the kindergarten Curriculum, focusing on the story. Keep students motivated and broaden their use of english while expanding course book contents.They will enjoy it! 

Topics: Shapes (circle, square, triangle, ellipses); parts of the face; locations ( left, middle, right); prepositions (in, on, under); initial sound “S”; Beginning letter “S”; uppercase letter “S”; lowercase letter “s”; vocabulary on the rhyme. 

Activities: Singing songs; saying rhymes; colouring; phonics practice; letter sound association; picture dictation; listening comprehension; arts & crafts, read alouds, …

Caves for the Uninitiated is the story of a group of young people, who after exploring a cave for the first time, become fascinated with the world of caves and caving. Inspired and awed by the beauty and splendor of this mysterious underground realm, this group of young fledgling cavers goes on to spend several days with a pair of veteran caving experts. The seasoned experts share their own knowledge of caves; cave conservation, and caving as a sport with the young people. At the end of this brief period of instruction, several of the boys and girls decide to …

Four books as one pictorially explain concepts of the origins of the universe, solar system, earth, moon, and life. This is a resource parents and teachers are calling for because it's child-friendly and appeals to all ages. Tick off full compliance or better with scientific standards. Tick off impartation of home truths. Tick off evolution but not Darwinism. Tick creationism but not bigoted Young Earthism. Tick versatility as the information may be presented from either a religious or non-religious viewpoint. This may be employed simply as four picture books for a child’s entertainment. Conversely, it may be employed by parents …

Joao lives in a sanctuary called Chimp Eden in South Africa. He is the oldest known chimp in his group. He tells the sad story of how he was taken from his family and sold to a circus, ultimately to sit in a small cage at a zoo for more than 50 years. Now Joao has been rescued and lives in the Chimp Eden sanctuary as part of the Jane Goodall Institute of South Africa. After his many years in captivity, he learns that people can be good and caring. Another chimp named Cozy is also rescued and comes to …

Take a journey that is mysterious, exciting and fun. Everyone loves surprises, especially when they are few and far between. This true children’s story can bring families closer together and perhaps help them create special memories of their own. The author’s dad was a quiet man and spoke only when he thought it was important. Daddy loved animals and was kind and compassionate to every creature he met. He drove a bulldozer for a living. One day he cleared the land of trees and noticed a skunk nest. The mother skunk and her babies ran for cover except for one …