Overview

What a wonderful time to be the parent or teacher of preschoolers. We have more information available than ever before. There is an abundance of expert information both in print and online. This book strives to serve as an informal conversation more than a book dedicated to specific studies. The Preschool Parent Primer will provide you with some practical advice learned from Pamela Evans' many years of teaching preschoolers, developing curricula, teaching workshops, and working closely with parents. She has a unique perspective, having taught many of her students well beyond the preschool years (some right through college), as a music teacher. This has allowed her to observe many parenting and teaching styles play out over the years. Evans' focus on the preschool years and how they impact children as they continue on in their education is highly insightful. Her respect for parents and children is integral to the book, which stresses the importance of building a calm, solid foundation. A book cannot tell you how to raise your child or what's right for your family. Every child is different and every family unique. You are the expert on your child, but perspective from someone who's seen many children and families through these early years can be helpful. The best advice is to trust your intuition, seek council from those you trust, and don't worry about the little stuff. It's important to take the time to enjoy these years. Cliche or not, the preschool years really will be over before you know it, and you will hardly remember many of the issues that seem insurmountable now. That said, The Preschool Parent Primer is help for now! The Preschool Parent Primer is to be used as a guide toward best practices for parents and teachers of preschoolers. The Primer offers insight into many common practices of teachers, concerns of parents, and needs of preschoolers. You will notice that the first 2 pages of each chapter are a list of key factors to keep in mind and ideas to help with a specific challenge. The chapter following the list has in-depth information on the topic with anecdotes and references for further reading where appropriate. Parents are a child's first and most influential teachers; however, parenting and teaching can be challenging as each has a steep learning curve. You might think I have seen it all in my 30 years of teaching, and yet, every year I am surprised by something I have never seen before! That is why I started making a checklist of things to keep in mind as I start each school year with the goal to meet the needs of each individual child and parent. As the years have passed, more and more parents have come to me with similar questions and concerns, making it clear to me that my list of best practices would be helpful for the parents of preschoolers. So here it is, The Preschool Parent Primer.

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As the director of Wildrock, a nature playscape and discovery center that has many preschool visitors, I am delighted to have Pam Evans' book, The Preschool Parent Primer as an essential resource to share with parents. Full of stories and practical skills to implement, I can think of no better resource to support parents in effectively caring for preschoolers. Carolyn Schuyler, LCSW, Executive Director of Wildrock. I wish I had read a book like this one when my children were small. New parents have so much to sort through, and they only see a small group of children including their own. This book gives you the advantage of the experience of someone who has thoughtfully observed thousands of children and their families. Julie Baird, Director, University of VIrginia Summer Enrichment Program Pamela Evans has written the book that I have wished, (for years!), I had to hand to parents, as they navigate the often-confusing preschool years with their children. It is informative, based on years of her direct experience working with young children and their parents, and is very user friendly! Thank you Pam! â ¨ Dianne Bearinger, Waldorf Early Childhood Educator: Parenting Coach: & Certified Postpartum Doula Absolute must for all parents and grandparents of young children. Pamela Evans knows what she is talking about. She gives examples of what to expect and how to handle challenges. Parenting is the most important job in the world and parents of youngsters need all the help they can get. I highly recommend giving The Preschool Parent Primer to all young families. Carolyn O'Neal, Author

Author Information

Pamela Evans is an author, illustrator, and preschool teacher. She serves as both school director and curriculum developer. With over 30 years of teaching experience she has taught and learned from hundreds of families. She is the author of The Preschool Parent Blog and hosts the Preschool Parent Book Review. Her background in the arts is diverse and frankly, fun, having worked at Carnegie Hall, Disney World - as a performer, The American Symphony Orchestra League, and Equity Library Theatre in NYC. Over the years, Pamela has developed and run Parent and Teacher workshops as will as many Children's Art and Music programs. As a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Pamela works as an advocate for learning through nature.

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