Learn what makes boys tick (and run and jump and yell), and discover how to actively engage the boys in your early childhood classroom with simple effective strategies that support boys’ learning.

Using the latest brain research to explore and explain the differences in how boys and girls learn, Wired to Move provides early childhood educators with facts and strategies to actively engage boys in an early childhood setting. Author Ruth Hanford Morhard addresses the unique needs of African-American and Hispanic or Latino boys while offering guidance for encouraging family engagement and parent participation.Wired to Move is filled with practical strategies that teachers can easily implement in even the stickiest situations, from media exposure to superhero play. Additionally, Wired to Move Includes numerous resources including book lists, websites, and parent handouts to further assist parents an educators create a “boy-friendly” environment. 

Author: Ruth Hanford Morhard, Starting Point for Child Care and Early Education
ISBN: 978-0-87659-322-6
Publisher: Gryphon House
Paperback  
Pages: 168
Item: 10035
Dimensions: 177 x 254 x 10.92mm