Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Strengthen your child's brain by reading a story of perseverance and creativity
This a positive and inspiring story about Maria, a girl who enjoys using her creativity to arrange, plan and create in her special place- 'Maria's Creative Workshop"'. Maria has a lot of imagination and enjoys using it to fix or rebuild things in her house. She has a special place to let her imagination flourish.
This book helps children discover that we all have a special power called creativity; creativity transforms your ideas, imagination, and dreams into reality.
It is a useful tool for parents and teachers that gives them the opportunity to promote science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM abilities) in their children.
What you can expect from this book:
- An inspiring story about perseverance, creativity, and problem-solving.
- A vocabulary list with easy-to-understand definitions.
- Beautiful images attract the attention of the little ones.
- Includes a list of questions "to think" that will help you extend the conversation.
This book helps children:
- Learn new vocabulary and use it in context
- To value the gift of imagination
- To talk with parents/teachers about problem-solving
- Overcome fears and understand feelings.
- To develop their creative thinking.
"As a teacher, I found this book to be an exceptional story with great questions and vocabulary to support children's cognitive skills. It also helps parents by providing activities to interact with their children" Aida- Preschool Teacher
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Synopsis
A positive and inspiring tale about a little girl who enjoys using her creativity to plan, fix, and make new things in her special place: ‘Maria’s Creative Workshop’ This book offers a perfect example of perseverance and creativity. Effortlessly blending a fun and lively story with a beautiful message about the character. This delightful children’s book helps kids discover that everybody has a special power called creativity; it transforms your ideas, imagination, and dreams into reality. This book includes vocabulary words to enrich children’s language & a list of questions to fire up the imagination of youngsters eager to create their own inventions. It is a great tie-in to learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
About the Author
My first experience in the field of early childhood education began as a mother of four children. I initiated my journey as a Migrant Head Start Parent when my oldest son was three years old. Parenting reaffirmed to my amazement the value and importance of the child's development in these early years.
I hold a Masters of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and a Child Development Graduate Certificate enhancing my understanding and twenty-three years of practice in the field of early childhood education.
I have served in different capacities as an instructional Para-Professional and Lead Teacher for both Federal and State Preschool Programs. As a Child Development Specialist, I have supported professional development workshops disseminating evidenced-based research for high-quality program improvement. Some of the in-service workshops focused on intentional strategies supporting staff response to challenging behaviors; play-based approaches to language and literacy development, music and movement as an engaging developmental approach supporting curriculum outcomes for children with special needs, and the language acquisition of English and Dual Language Learners. For the last ten years, I have been a CLASS™ reliable observer and worked with public agency mentoring educators. I am a certified STEM educator by the National Institute of STEM education (NISE).
As a Child Development Specialist, I have presented at Early Childhood Education Conferences including the Society of Research in Child Development, pre-service Professional Development Seminars, and in-service workshops for Head Start Programs, State Preschool Programs, and Family Child Care Home Providers. Presenter at STEM Conference, CAEYC, NAEYC, and NHSA.
As a co-founder of Purpleiam, ( Early Childhood Education consulting project) my work was focused on best practices to individualize powerful and unique learning approaches that support high-quality early childhood education.
And now as a consultant, I am dedicated to supporting educators in the continuous search of best practices in Early Childhood Education. I have a passion for STEAM experiences and creative-innovative approaches to engage educators in professional development opportunities that support best practices in serving young children and their families.