Yardsticks: Children in the Classroom Ages 4-14 by Chip Wood

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The revised, 4th fourth edition of Yardsticks will be available January 2, 2018. Here is the description for Yardsticks, 4th edition, ISBN 978-1-892989-89-5:

Helping children grow and learn starts with understanding their development!

Drawing on decades of educational experience and a wealth of research, Yardsticks invites every adult who teaches or cares for children to celebrate the incredible developmental journey that occurs from ages four through fourteen. Combining easy-to-access information about the cognitive, social-emotional, and physical characteristics unique to each age with practical advice for how to apply this knowledge, Yardsticks offers parents and educators a foundation for helping children grow and thrive.

New in the Fourth Edition

Updated and streamlined design that makes the text easier to use as a reference
Revised introductory material with practical advice for getting to know and understand children
Each age now enhanced with information specifically for parents
New age-by-age narratives that highlight what s intriguing, delightful, and sometimes challenging about children at each age