DRAGONS & DAISIES: KEYS TO RESOLVE BAFFLING BEHAVIOR IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

by Letha Marchetti, Warren L. Dayton (Illustrator), Martha Dayton (Designed by)

Overview

Written by Letha Marchetti, leading neuro­developmental occupational therapist Letha Marchetti, Dragons & Daisies: Keys to Resolve Baffling Behavior In Early Childhood Education is a real find! Teaching children to master self-control is the heart of this book and Letha's work. The activities Letha shares are fun, engaging, and life changing to children & teachers. This is an essential reference for everyone who works with young children.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780996535113
Publisher:	OT Home Services
Publication date:	10/26/2015
Series:	Dragons & Daisies , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	74
Sales rank:	949,801
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Letha Marchetti, OTR/L, C/NDT applies her 35 years of neuro-developmental specialization to early childhood classrooms with a fresh multi-sensory approach. A sought-after educator, speaker and workshop presenter, she is known for her ability to make complex neurological concepts simple, helpful and easy to apply.
Warren Dayton is an American illustrator, artist and graphic designer best known for his posters from psychedelic art era, a pioneer of the use of T-shirts as an art medium, creator of corporate branding&logos such as Thomas Kinkade's Lightpost Publishing, Peet's Coffee&Tea and internationally award-winning book, editorial, commercial illustration and typography. Dayton's work ranges from funny and whimsical drawings used in many magazines and books, corporate branding and logos to illustrated features and books that have been honored by selection in design competitions and earned grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. He has authored and illustrated several books that have become collectors items; he continues to illustrate murals, posters and books. He founded Artifact, Ink studios in 2001 and currently works in the studio in the Sierra Foothills with several other artists and designers.
Martha Dayton is an honored graphic and textiles designer, who also taught science in secondary schools in California for over 16 years. Her work has been honored by the Society of Illustrators of LA when her work as Art Director was selected twice for their national annual competitions. Martha studied at the University of California at Berkeley; she met Letha Marchetti when they were both starting High School, and they are still friends and compatriots. She and her husband, noted illustrator Warren Dayton, operate a professional design studio in the Sierra Foothills.

Table of Contents

An introduction: Lyda Beardley, Ph.D.    From Baffling To Blooming     Aiden's Story 1 Preface: Curiosity! 2 "Regulation" - An Ugly Word For A Beautiful Concept     Self-Control = The Learning Zone 3 3, 2, 1...Blast off! 4 What Goes Up Must Come Down 5 Can I Borrow A Cup Of Stability?     The Learning Zone 6  Trapped 7 Crazy Eight     Touch Down!     Rock 'n Roll     Snuggle Bear 8 That Takes Guts! 9 Doggone Good 10 How We Develop 11 Sensation: Friend or Foe?     Peace and Quiet.     Sensing Body Position 12 Melt Downs and Freeze Ups     Avoiding a Rut     A Safe Landing 13 On Alert: The Hypervigilant Child 14 She's Demanding Attention Because She Needs It 15 What's a Teacher to Do?     Tips for Transitions     A Quiet Place 16 Keeping Up With Letha 17 Great Resources!    Notes of Gratitude