Product Description:
Written for those who provide training to early educators and parents, this training manual covers a broad range of research and offers practical information and strategies for educators of children birth to age five with a focus on the preschool years. Topics covered in the guide include our perceptions of violence, violence and children's thematic play (violence in media, super hero play, war and weapon play, rough and tumble play), children's social interactions (emotion regulation, problem solving, challenging behavior), and relationships with parents and other staff. The easy-to-use format contains ready-made overheads and handouts for use in training. The authors include a researcher, administrator and classroom teachers.