With over two decades of experience in the education system and as a mother of four Austėja Landsbergienė, PhD, shares valuable insights, knowledge and expertise in this book. She addresses nearly a hundred important topics for parents and teachers of elementary school students, enriched with authentic stories from Austėja’s own experience raising her children.
Carrying the belief that learning is a lifelong journey, Austėja emphasizes the importance of constantly gaining new experiences, exploring, reading and expanding one’s boundaries—while never losing sight of the power of dreaming. She hopes Elementary ABC will be a helpful guide for parents and teachers, answering some of the many questions that inevitably arise during this crucial stage of a child’s development.
This book will reassure. It will provide hope. It will inspire.
“As we rush, striving for perfection, trying to sit in every seat, hoping that an untrained child will grow into a model citizen with genius traits, we forget that a child is not the result, but the process. In her book, Austėja systematically and elegantly deconstructs this journey, and her experiences and advice gracefully and painlessly restore confidence in our parental instincts. This alphabet teaches how to read your child, recognize their fears, and nurture their talents, all while raising not only them but also yourself.”
“When raising children, many questions arise. Sometimes you want to hear how others do it, sometimes you want to know what science and research say, and there’s so much information out there now. I can say that in this book, it’s explained clearly and calmly, deeply and interestingly, what to expect, how to prepare yourself, and, overall, how to navigate the sea of information about child development, behavior in school, and at home. You’ll find answers here to questions you didn’t even think to ask yourself. I really like Austėja’s tone and knowledge—this is THE one book you’ll definitely not regret buying if you’re raising children who are already going to school.”
“Very good book. It’s impossible to recommend it more. Everything is explained in detail, with examples and justifications.”
“A very good book about children in elementary school age. Not recipes, but experience. It’s valuable that it provides references to other authors as well.”
