First Grade Success: Everything You Need to Know to Help Your Child Learn

by Amy James and Al James

The key to your child's educational success is in your hands

"Knowledge Essentials is a remarkable series that will benefit children of all abilities and learning styles. . . I highly recommend it for all parents who want to make a difference in their children's education."
--Michael Gurian, author of Boys and Girls Learn Differently and The Wonder of Boys

"Finally, a book about teaching young children by somebody who knows...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471468185
• ISBN13: 9780471468189
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Creative, knowledgeable and a Great Book

Excellent Book and definitely great resource to help us all deal with the challenges of participating closely in our children's education. This book teaches practical ways for parents to assist and stimulate the learning process; activities suggested are not just enriching but also fun for children and parents. I will use it and recommend it. Ultimately, the language and tone used by the author reaches out for all kinds of backgrounds. Delightful reading time.

Wonderful book for parents and caretakers

This book provides significant information about first grade education and is a wonderful resource for parents and caretakers. It reads like an insiders guide to first grade and encourages you to learn ways to be truly beneficial in your child's education. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Great Parent Resource Book

This is an excellent parent resource book. It is very helpful knowing what my child is working on in his first grade class. The fun activities made it easy to work with my child and be involved in his education.

First Grade Success

Amy James has created a great guide for parents to help their child do well in school. She gives wonderful suggestions for parents in all areas of their childs education. The activities are not only educational and fun but are a great opportunity to spend some quality time with your child. This is a must have book for back to school.