Nurturing potential is a critical aspect of development for young children with and without disabilities, especially if a child is gifted. This article provides resources that offer ideas for family members and professionals on how to recognize and support each child's strengths. Many of the materials specifically address nurturing potential in…

Reviews 15 children's books in Spanish. Titles reviewed include: "Perro y gato [Dog and Cat]" (Ricardo Alcantara); "Baldomero va a la escuela [Baldomero goes to School]" (Alain Broutin); "Duerme bien, pequeno oso [Sleep well, Little Bear]" (Quint Buchholz); "El mas bonito de todos los regales del mundo [The Most Beautiful Gift in the World]…

Points out that computer software which is to be used with young children in early childhood classes must be designed and selected to reflect a sound developmental approach to learning. Also presents 10 criteria for developmentally appropriate software and reviews several developmentally appropriate computer programs for young children. (BB)

Reviews the book, "Within Our Reach: Breaking the Cycle of Disadvantage," which takes a new look at research about and programs for disadvantaged young children and their parents. (BB)

Presents excerpts from the publication, "Science with Young Children," in which Bess-Gene Holt maintained that children (and adults) can experience science as a way of life. Other topics include sexism on the part of the science teacher and the concept of the child's "personal ecology." (BB)

Reviews four books dealing with different aspects of preschool and primary grades curriculum. The books address the following topics: the importance of a play-centered curriculum, problems and solutions related to children's transition from home or child care to school, how schools can teach respect and responsibility, and the theory and practice…

Reviews three books (1) "Montessori Play and Learn: A Parents Guide to Purposeful Play from Two to Six" (Lesley Britton); (2) "Health and Safety in Child Care" (Susan S. Aronson); and (3) "The Schoolhome: Rethinking Schools for Changing Families" (Jane Roland Martin). (MDM)

Provides publication data, short reviews, and age suitability recommendations for one audio cassette and nine books for children on various fiction and nonfiction topics published in 1991 and 1992. (MDM)

Reviews five books: (1) "Early Childhood Curriculum" (Catron and Allen); (2) "International Handbook of Early Childhood Education" (Woodill and others); (3) "Teaching Children to Care: Management in the Responsive Classroom" (Charney); (4) "Explorations with Young Children" (Mitchell and David); and (5) "Everybody Has a Body" (Rockwell and…

Reviews a volume edited by Carolyn Edwards, Lella Gandini, and George Forman, that presents a thorough overview of the educational philosophy and practices of the city-run early childhood program of Reggio Emilia, Italy. (ME)

Reviews "Gender Play: Girls and Boys in School" (Barrie Thorne), which, using ethnological methods, analyzes children's gender differences in playground and classroom behavior. (ME)

Reviews "Fair Start for Children," (Mary Larner and others), book summarizing efforts and effects of seven projects funded by the Ford Foundation in diverse communities in the United States during the early 1980s. The projects, part of the Child Survival/Fair Start network, addressed issues related to infant health among low-income families…

Reviews the book, "Issues in Child Care," which discusses five trends in child care: (1) the increased popularity of center-based child care; (2) the political popularity of child care in the 1980s; (3) the development of early childhood programs in public schools; (4) the view of parents as consumers; and (5) the focus on quality in child care.…

Reviews two videos. "Caregivers Guide for Drug Exposed Infants" addresses the effects of fetal drug exposure on children's physical, emotional, and social development and illustrates caregiving techniques. "Foundations for Being a Successful Director" offers professionals advice on stress in the workplace, taking care of yourself, empowerment, and…

Reviews 19 books in Spanish for young, Spanish-speaking children or others who may wish to learn Spanish. The titles include a variety of informative books and entertaining stories on topics such as pirates, trains, giants, art, and animals of all kinds. (TJQ)