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"The incredible collection of templates in this book makes it worth every penny. I don't know how the author could have packed more pertinent information into a book." -Carrie Carpenter, Coordinator Deschutes Edge Charter School, Redmond, OR "The suggestions offer many opportunities to build on and strengthen our efforts toward increasing early literacy skills and encouraging home-school connections and parent involvement." -Sally Nault-Maurer, School Readiness Instructor Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District, MN Get hooked on digital photography as a creative instructional tool for the classroom! This all-in-one guide shows teachers how to use digital photography successfully to assess and instruct young children. The author targets two important early childhood themes: using technology to enhance children's cognitive and social-emotional abilities, and fostering a sense of belonging in young learners who experience a special delight in seeing themselves and their environment in photos. Written for early childhood educators, this comprehensive guide offers practical, theory-based ideas for using digital photos to achieve effective classroom management, nurture language and literacy skills, and promote self-esteem in preschool, kindergarten, and primary students. A hands-on resource, this book helps educators: Learn the basics about software, hardware, and photography Integrate photos into PowerPoint presentations and assessment portfolios Use digital photography effectively across the curriculum Communicate with administrators and parents through practical applications of technology A CD-ROM containing more than 40 user-friendly forms and templates helps busy educators quickly and easily implement the strategies presented in the book.