Unsmiling Faces: How Preschools Can Heal

by Lesley Koplow (Editor)

The first edition of this indispensable book set the standard for high-quality intervention and prevention programs in early childhood practice. Since its publication, many new forces have impacted the landscape of early childhood education, presenting both great opportunities and great risks for today’s emotionally fragile young children. Once again making complex psychological concepts accessible to classroom teachers, this thorough Praise for First Edition! "As a teacher educator, I am convinced by this powerful and moving book that every teacher needs to be more therapeutic with all children." Nancy J. Zollers, Boston College for the Disability Studies Quarterly “By now, we must all realize that when we acknowledge and learn to deal with children’s emotional needs in the classroom we directly influence their social and cognitive development. Readers will find ample evidence of these connections as the lives of the children in this book unfold.”
— From the Foreword by Vivian Gussin Paley
“This updated edition includes empirical information on the potentially devastating results of trauma and loss on children and communities from more recent tragic events, namely 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. It is a must-read for all teachers, social workers, parents and other caregivers.”
— Fern Khan , Dean of the School of Continuing Education, Bank Street College

Genres: Nonfiction, Psychology

288 pages, Paperback

First published October 28, 1995

Reviews

[Caitlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read for PD during a book study at the school I work in. Very relevant for teaching pandemic and post pandemic children, and just any child who may have experienced or is experiencing any kind of trauma in their lives. Very realistic examples with honest tips and conversations and ways to help support these children.

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

I started this book back when I taught Pre-K and just now finished it. It really is not a book I would typically read cover to cover, but it is very interesting in an academic sort of way. Not as many practical strategies as I would have liked.

[Atena Oyadi]

I've had this on my shelf for a couple of years now - I think I'm going to pick it up soon.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good information.