Kempton, a veteran teacher and school staff developer, shows kindergarten teachers how to balance academics with song, movement, discussion, and play to create an environment where every child can grow and learn. Guiding readers through the cognitive, creative, and emotional learning domains, she shares the thinking, structures, and even the precise language she uses to help young children become motivated and joyful learners. She offers clues to interpreting children's speech and body language to identify which learning domain they are in, and suggests specific questions and phrases that draw out their thinking. She gives suggestions for establishing routines and fostering cooperation, developing oral language, and helping children become familiar with concepts of print. B&w classroom photos illustrate many of the classroom suggestions. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)