These are my recommendations for instructional books with titles beginning with A to P, including one in Dutch. Click on a link to go to the complete review.

For recommendations from the end of the alphabet and piano books click here.

35 Learning Tools for Practicing Reading and Writing Strategies
For a student striving to master reading there is probably something in this text that will help, as it covers building vocabulary, story elements, comprehension and related strategies.

Alphabet Puppets by Jill M. Coudron
A 122 page paperback geared for use by parents or teachers with children ages 4 to 8. Teaching the alphabet letters is presented by easy to make puppets who give practical examples through prose and song, and by making or cooking things beginning with an alphabet letter.

Baby Steps by Susan Fox
Exercises and advice on how to help infants develop motor skills, eye-hand coordination and improve muscle tone. In my opinion, if working one-to-one, it is useful for older special needs children on their longer learning curve.

Best Things Parents Do, The by Susan Isaacs Kohl
I like the format of each chapter, which begins with a story that demonstrates the lessons or points to be made. And at the end of each chapter a little to-do project gives the reader something to think about - making this an interactive and teaching text, in my point of view.

Dutch language - Fundamentele bewegingen voor kinderen met dansjes, meditaties en yoga door Susan Kramer
16 Ritmische, basale, motorische vaardigheden, 9 dansjes, 9 meditaties voor ontspanning en 15 zacht bewegende yoga houdingen voor kinderen van alle leeftijden en bekwaamheden. Volledig geïllustreerd, 108 pagina's.

Educational Autism Tips for Families by Bonnie Sayers
Kids with many learning difficulties face similar challenges to those on the autism spectrum, making this a useful resource for all parents whose kids have learning disabilities.

Family Books for First Aid Help
Here are some books for the whole family I recommend - includes people and pets.

Kinesthetic Math and Language Lessons Workbook by Susan Kramer
You'll find 33 beginning and advanced kinesthetic lessons in 77 pages for grades K-6. Large photos of the one-hand alphabet being demonstrated are included.

Parents Magazine
Published 12 times a year, at least 200 pages an issue, and covers topics for all stages of parenting - becoming pregnant, toddlers, school age, preteens and teens.

Reviews by Susan Kramer