Laura A. Jana

Nurture the Skills Your Students Need to Thrive-One Joyful, Brain-Building Moment at a TimeThe world is changing at an unprecedented pace, and the skills all children will need to succeed are changing with it. Beyond letters and numbers, today's students need skills like curiosity, adaptability, creativity, and collaboration to navigate the complexities of the future. But how do you foster these essential skills in the early childhood classroom-without adding more to your already full plate?In QI Skills for the Early Childhood Classroom, internationally recognized pediatrician and educator Dr. Laura Jana introduces the game-changing concept of QI Skills-seven fundamentally important abilities that set children up for lifelong success, all of which have their foundational development during the critical first five years. Packed with practical strategies, Classroom QI-nnections, and "aha " moments, this hands-on guide helps you: Discover what QI Skills are and why they matter in today's worldSeamlessly integrate QI Skills into everyday classroom momentsTurn everyday play and behavioral challenges into opportunities for skill-buildingStrengthen your own QI Skills to enhance both teaching and personal growthAs the first book in the QI Skills Series, this essential resource empowers early educators to bring these skills to life-helping assemble the future-ready toolkit that all young learners need, starting now.

Fully revised and updated, the fourth edition of this bestselling guide offers essential advice from two pediatrician-moms. It covers everything new parents need to know, from feeding and dressing, to diapering and bathing, and from crying and sleep to travel and activities. Updates include: a section on baby blues and postpartum depression; added information on breastfeeding, pumping and insurance benefits; new safety information on SIDS and car seats; and updates throughout, bringing all advice up to date with the latest AAP guidelines. This parent-tested, pediatrician-approved advice will help new parents feel comfortable those first few days and weeks at home and serve as a reference for the whole first year.

Kindergarten represents a big jump into the unknown that, while exciting, can also cause nervous anticipation for everyone involved. The good news is that it doesn't have to be scary Today's complex, technology-driven world is changing rapidly. As it does, what our children need to know when they enter kindergarten is changing as well, requiring a new and improved set of school-readiness skills called "QI Skills" (pronounced key) that will give them the foundation and confidence to succeed. In this fun and engaging story, bestselling authors Julia Cook and Laura A. Jana bring to life for children, parents and educators the important connection that exists between everyday behaviors and the development of valuable, 21st century life-skills during early childhood. This book includes creative, practical tips to help readers implement these skills at home and in the classroom.Follow Roo as he figures out how to use and apply his amazing QI Skills: ME, WE, WHY, WILL, WIGGLE, WOBBLE and WHAT IF I love to move around and explore, so my favorite skill is WIGGLE. I can jump into things, and reach for the stars, and bend and stretch and jiggle With a backpack full of "super cool" skills and a head full of questions, Roo is excited to jump into kindergarten, and your children will be too

What if, despite the best of intentions, we are raising our children to succeed in a world that no longer exists? The Toddler Brain helps parents recognize the connection that exists between their own parenting behaviors and their child's ability to acquire valuable twenty-first-century skills. Dr. Laura A. Jana draws on studies and stories from pediatrics, neuroscience, social science, and childcare, as well as the world of business and innovation to show parents how to equip their children with seven key skills. Dr. Jana explores the importance of play and curiosity, imagination and empathy, and strategically strengthening children's neural connections in their first five years.

Meet Melvin, the lovable tooth. Through Melvin's view of the world, this book encourages children in a fun-loving, unique way to actually want to brush their teeth. By promoting brushing, flossing, and regular visits to the dentist, Melvin shows readers young and old how to make sure they will have happy teeth and healthy smiles that will last them a lifetime