Encouraging Moral Development in Children
This video illustrates ways to encourage moral development from infancy onward, showing how children and young adults learn and act out good and bad behavior. Scenes from a busy preschool show how toddlers absorb concepts of right and wrong, persona...
The Montessori Method
A century ago, Maria Montessori, Italy’s first female physician, inspired an educational movement. Through what has come to be known as the Montessori method, children essentially teach themselves through sensory-rich and hands-on activities facil...
World Foods: French Cooking
Typical French home cooking is thrifty and seasonal. It combines an abundance of fresh produce with delicious flavorings, and there are many healthful, light dishes that can be prepared quickly and easily. By watching this video, viewers will learn ...
World Foods: Mexican Cooking
The cuisine of Mexico is a fiesta—a celebration of the senses! In this video, cookbook author and world traveler Paulette Mitchell discusses traditional Mexican ingredients, such as fresh and dried chilies, cheeses, vegetables, and beans. She then...
World Foods: Chinese Cooking
Whether viewers are newcomers to Chinese cooking or want to fine-tune their existing skills, this video makes it easy to prepare healthful, classic Chinese dishes at home. Paulette Mitchell, cookbook author and world traveler, explains typical Asian...
History of American Cuisine
This video explores America’s rich culinary heritage and looks at the many types of foods that Americans eat. Beginning with recipes that developed when Native American and colonial European cultures met, the program describes the cookery of the N...
Obesity in a Bottle: Understanding Liquid Calories and Nutrition
A soda or sugary juice drink - that’s how most teenagers satisfy thirst. Help them make healthier choices with this entertaining, information-packed video. It uses a fast-paced, teen-friendly format to address the enormous role that beverages play...
Child Development Theorists: Freud to Erikson to Spock . . . and Beyond
Using historical footage and photos in combination with video shot at daycare centers, this program offers an entertaining and enlightening introduction to the major child development theorists, how their theories differ, and how the application of ...