Explore the QI Skills Collection
Books That Bridge the Gap Between Today’s Challenges and Tomorrow’s Success
QI Skills For The Early Childhood Classroom
A Guide for Early Childhood Educators to Nurturing QI Skills in the Classroom
In her groundbreaking new book, QI Skills for the Early Childhood Classroom, Dr. Laura Jana unveils a revolutionary framework for fostering essential skills in young learners. As the first in the QI Skills Series, this vital work introduces early educators to "QI Skills" (pronounced "key"), a term coined by Dr. Jana to encompass all of the “soft, non-cognitive and other” abilities that are increasingly prized across all sectors of our rapidly evolving world.
Offering a comprehensive definition, developmental milestones, and actionable "Classroom QI-nnections"—specific activities designed to seamlessly integrate these skills into everyday learning — this practical approach ensures that early educators can easily implement the strategies in their classrooms, enhancing their teaching practices and profoundly impacting their students' growth.
Jumping Into Kindergarten
Introducing QI Skills to Children
Laura A Jana, MD joins forces with best-selling children’s book author Julia Cook to help children, parents and educators alike more clearly understand the important connection that exists between everyday behaviors and the foundational development of valuable, 21st century life-skills during early childhood. Also included in this engaging school-readiness book are creative, practical tips for nurturing these skills at home and in classrooms.
Starting kindergarten represents a major milestone in the lives of young children (and their parents!). It is an important step into the unknown that while exciting can also be the cause of nervous anticipation for everyone involved. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be scary! Today’s technology-driven world is complex and changing rapidly. As it does, our understanding of what our children need to know when they enter kindergarten has changed as well. This book helps alleviate the growing anxiety around how to define and instill a new and improved set of school-readiness skills that will best help them to succeed and thrive - in school and in life!
Follow Roo as he figures out how to use and apply his amazing “QI” (pronounced key) skills: ME, WE, WHY, WILL, WIGGLE, WOBBLE, and WHAT IF. With his backpack of “super cool” skills and a head full of questions, Roo is excited to jump into kindergarten!
The Toddler Brain
An Introduction to the Foundational Development of QI Skills
What if, despite the best of intentions, we are raising our children to succeed in a world that no longer exists? The Toddler Brain helps parents recognize the connection that exists between their own parenting behaviors and their child's ability to acquire valuable twenty-first-century skills. Dr. Laura A. Jana draws on studies and stories from pediatrics, neuroscience, social science, and childcare, as well as the world of business and innovation to show parents how to equip their children with seven key skills. Dr. Jana explores the importance of play and curiosity, imagination and empathy, and strategically strengthening children's neural connections in their first five years.