Who says learning can't be joyful? In a world where test scores often overshadow smiles, Supporting Children’s Holistic Development at School and Home brings a refreshing perspective: that children thrive when both their minds and hearts are nurtured.
This vital resource bridges the gap between academic achievement and social-emotional growth, offering practical strategies for supporting the whole child. Drawing on research and proven practices, the book shows how cognitive development and emotional well-being work together to transform educational outcomes, revealing how play, the arts, and creative problem-solving develop critical thinking, while sharing insights for supporting diverse learners.
With a focus on equity and holistic growth, this guide provides educators and parents with the knowledge to foster children who are academically successful, socially competent, and emotionally resilient.
Table of Contents:
Part 1: Understanding the Child 1. Introduction: The Home/School Connection 2. The Whole Child 3. The Role of the Environment in a Child’s Success Part 2: Building Strong Partnerships 4. Parenting Children 5. Teaching Children 6. Building Partnerships Part 3: Supporting Cognitive Growth at School and Home 7. Play: A Necessary Activity to Build Children’s Creative and Critical Thinking Skills 8. The Care and Tending of Young Learners: Ways of Engaging and Serving Children Across Developmental Stages 9. Advancing a Child’s Education through Advocacy Part 4: Supporting Social and Emotional Learning at School and Home 10. Recognizing and Supporting Children’s Learning Style Preferences 11. Supporting Creative and Critical Thinkers: Using the Arts to Access Higher-Order Thinking Skills at Home and in Classrooms 12. Building Partnerships with Outside Organizations to Support Student Learning: Utilizing Resources from the Community Part 5: Outside of School Hours 13. Selecting After-School Programs 14. Considering College or Postsecondary Education 15. Pulling It All Together
About the Author :
Stephen T. Schroth serves as a Professor of Early Childhood Education/Gifted and Creative Education. With over 30 years of experience teaching students from first grade through graduate school, he has written numerous books, articles, and curricular units. His research has won multiple awards, and his teaching has been recognized for its excellence at the local, statewide, and national levels.
Christian D. Mahone is an award winning administrator serving the Champaign Public School system in Champaign, Illinois. As a 15-year educator in K–12 public education, Christian has served as a Principal in two different school districts and taught grades K–8 in three different school systems. Christian’s expertise as an educator lies within serving as an advocate for marginalized groups by closing the opportunity gap in realization of closing the achievement gap, increasing student achievement that serves as a catalyst for positive student outcomes.
Review :
"An essential guide that bridges school and home, offering practical strategies and research-based insights to nurture children’s academic success and social-emotional well-being in harmony lasting."
Mrs. Victoria Romano, NBCT, Cedar Rapids Community School District, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
"An indispensable resource for educators! This book masterfully bridges language acquisition theory with practical classroom strategies, empowering teachers to nurture bilingual learners toward both linguistic fluency and outstanding academic achievement."
Mrs. Jen Mangus Haley, teacher, Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School No. 205, Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore, Maryland
