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Tortora, Suzi – Redleaf Press, 2005
Uncover critical information about children's emotional, social, physical, communicative, and cognitive development by observing their nonverbal expressions. "The Dancing Dialogue" shows how to assess the behavior and movement of children with a wide range of issues and to use what is learned interventions. Equally effective for those with…
Descriptors: Observation, Intervention, Creative Activities, Empathy

Schmitt, Donald – Educational Leadership, 1986
Describes a successful, cost-effective program for at-risk preschoolers designed to improve youngsters' test scores and social habits and develop parents' skills. The Mascoutah, Illinois, program involves guided child observation by parents, individually designed home activities for kindergarten readiness, parent-child cooperation, and a high…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Early Childhood Education, High Risk Students, Kindergarten