Early Learning Book Suggestions for Parents and Early Childhood Educators

 

1. The Whole-Brain Child by Dr. Daniel J. Siegel & Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

This groundbreaking book presents twelve key strategies to foster healthy brain development, leading to calmer, happier children. By understanding how a child's brain is wired and how it matures, parents and educators can nurture emotional intelligence and self-regulation in young children.

• Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Whole-Brain-Child-Revolutionary-Strategies-Developing/dp/0553386697

• Audible Canada: https://www.audible.ca/pd/The-Whole-Brain-Child-Audiobook/B0B94MQR

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2. How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen by Joanna Faber & Julie King

This user-friendly guide empowers parents and caregivers to forge rewarding, joyful relationships with children aged 2–7. It offers realistic and compassionate communication tools to strengthen child-caregiver bonds while promoting cooperative behavior and reducing tantrums.

• Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Talk-Little-Kids-Will-Listen/dp/150113163X

• Audible Canada: https://www.audible.ca/pd/How-to-Talk-So-Little-Kids-Will-Listen-Audiobook/B072849QWJ

3. Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul by Dr. Stuart Brown

Dr. Brown's exploration of the science of play underscores why play-based learning is crucial in early education. This book demonstrates that play is not just fun—it’s foundational for fostering creativity, empathy, and problem-solving skills in children.

• Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Play-Shapes-Brain-Imagination-Invigorates/dp/1583333789

• Audible Canada: https://www.audible.ca/pd/Play-Audiobook/B079T6DHP2

4. NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children by Po Bronson & Ashley Merryman

Challenging traditional parenting and educational assumptions, NurtureShock provides evidence-based insights into language development, praise, sleep, and more. It's a valuable resource for informed daycare planning and understanding early cognitive development.

• Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/NurtureShock-New-Thinking-About-Children/dp/0446504130

• Audible Canada: https://www.audible.ca/pd/NurtureShock-Audiobook/B071L1K7PF

 

5. The Importance of Being Little by Erika Christakis

A passionate call to refocus on what truly matters in preschool and daycare settings: the child’s experience. Christakis explores how young children learn best when adults slow down, listen, and create rich learning environments that respect the wonder of early childhood.

• Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Importance-Being-Little-What-Preschoolers/dp/0143129983

• Audible Canada: https://www.audible.ca/pd/The-Importance-of-Being-Little-Audiobook/B01D0G4VZK

 

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