Nurture the Skills Your Students Need to Thrive—One Joyful, Brain-Building Moment at a Time The world is changing at an unprecedented pace, and the skills all children will need to succeed are changing with it. Beyond letters and numbers, today’s students need skills like curiosity, adaptability, creativity, and collaboration to navigate the complexities of the future. But how do you foster these essential skills in the early childhood classroom—without adding more to your already full plate? In QI Skills for the Early Childhood Classroom , internationally recognized pediatrician and educator Dr. Laura Jana introduces the game-changing concept of QI Skills—seven fundamentally important abilities that set children up for lifelong success, all of which have their foundational development during the critical first five years. Packed with practical strategies, Classroom QI-nnections, and “aha!” moments, this hands-on guide helps you: Discover what QI Skills are and why they matter in today’s world - Seamlessly integrate QI Skills into everyday classroom moments - Turn everyday play and behavioral challenges into opportunities for skill-building - Strengthen your own QI Skills to enhance both teaching and personal growth As the first book in the QI Skills Series, this essential resource empowers early educators to bring these skills to life—helping assemble the future-ready toolkit that all young learners need, starting now. "This book is fantastic! Written in a concrete, actionable way, it serves as a recipe for early educator success, equipping teachers with the tools to help young children master the skills they need to thrive in school and life. As a pediatrician for over 25 years, I sincerely hope that QI Skills for the Early Childhood Classroom becomes required reading for every early educator." - Julie Kardos, MD-Pediatrician, Two Peds in a Pod "I absolutely LOVE this book and wish I had it when I was teaching my university course on Instructing Young Children. Dr. Jana introduces a brilliantly simple framework-QI Skills-that captures the essential skills for a child's future success. With compelling research, real-world anecdotes, and practical tools, this book empowers educators to integrate these skills seamlessly into their classrooms. A must-read for all early childhood educators!" - Deborah Weber, PhD-Global Child Development & Play Expert; Founder, Play Elevated, and former Sr. Director of Early Childhood Development Research, Fisher-Price, Inc. "Dr. Jana's QI Skills framework is invaluable in shaping early childhood development. Our parents consistently say they want their children to learn fundamentally important life skills, and this book makes it possible. Her writing provides educators with practical strategies to develop these skills and helps us train our faculty to partner effectively with parents in preparing young learners for the future." - Rachel Van Emon-Owner, Primrose Schools of Woburn, Burlington and Chelmsford "This book is both timely and essential for early educators who want to create learning environments that truly support young children's healthy development. I love the practical layout, the integration of brain science, and the real-world classroom relevance. Dr. Jana's introduction to the QI Skills framework provides educators with a clear roadmap for meeting children where they are and nurturing their cognitive and social growth." - Ben Stephenson-Headteacher, Nanstallon Primary School, Cornwall, UK "There are countless parenting books, but far too few resources specifically for early childhood educators and childcare providers. As a longtime fan of Dr. Jana's work, I was thrilled to see her QI Skills framework applied to the early childhood classroom. This book is exactly what our teachers need-offering practical takeaways, developmental milestones, and reflection activities that fit seamlessly into real-world classrooms. The Classroom QI-nnections section is a game-changer!" - Robert Patterson-CEO, Kids Can Community Center DR. LAURA JANA is an internationally renowned pediatrician, early childhood expert, and award-winning author of 30+ books. Creator of the QI Skills framework, she helps educators, businesses, parents and policymakers harness the power of early skill development in an AI-driven world. A sought-after speaker, she has shared her insights everywhere from preschool classrooms to the TED stage, the World Forum on Early Childhood, and the World Bank-bridging the gap between science and practice to equip young children with the skills they need to thrive.