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Discover the developmental benefits of outdoor learning and how the rich diversity of settings and materials of nature gives rise to questions and inquiry for deeper learning. Full of activities, examples, and resources to take the fun of STEM outside.

Use loose parts to spark children's creativity and innovationLoose parts are natural or synthetic found, bought, or upcycled materials that children can move, manipulate, control, and change within their play. Alluring and captivating, they capture children's curiosity, give free reign to their imagination, and motivate learning.The hundreds of inspiring photographs showcase an array of loose parts in real early childhood settings. And the overviews of concepts children can learn when using loose parts provide the foundation for incorporating loose parts into your teaching to enhance play and empower children. The possibilities are truly endless.

This easy-to-use guide gives you a quick overview on many topics related to working with young children with special needs. Learn about inclusion in early childhood programmes, as well as typical vs. atypical development. The quick guide also covers several specific disabilities/special needs and provides definitions, common characteristics, and practical strategies for adaptation.

Offers teachers an accessible, thorough guidance tool kit for today's high-stress world

Take the uncertainty out of teaching science to young children with this comprehensive curriculum framework that aligns with early learning standards. Enjoy over 100 interactive activities guaranteed to encourage children to explore the wonders of their world. Each activity includes background scientific information, a guide to implementation, and children's typical responses.

Many children today have to cope with complicated and disruptive situations. Often the classroom becomes the most stable environment in these children's lives. Learn to embrace disruptive change, address it with professionalism, and utilize proven strategies to affect the direction of these children's lives in a positive way and give them a fighting chance to succeed.

You may be the first to notice a child who is struggling with behaviour. What do you do? Learn how to assess the situation and the behaviour, document patterns of behaviour, and share your concerns with families. Tips and tools for getting the support of parents and for determining if your programme is the best fit for the child's needs.

Children learn what is acceptable and what is not by testing the behavioural boundaries. One of the most important goals in the early childhood classroom is helping children learn appropriate social norms and self-control. Learn how to use positive classroom management to help children develop appropriate behavior.

Play, academics, and standards can work together with the right strategies and support from educators. Take an active role in child-directed play to guide learning. Become a strong advocate for saving play in early childhood education by learning how it addresses the seven domains and Common Core Standards. Restore play to its proper role as both fun and educational.

With effective communication as its theme, From Parent to Partner explores the reasons and basis for developing ongoing partnerships with parents and families of children in childcare settings and provides the tools and strategies to build the support network within which these partnerships thrive.

Even creative and optimistic children face self-doubt and fear. When Kimmy builds a kite that others say won't fly, it takes perseverance and confidence to let it take to the sky. When her classmates want to take a turn, Kimmy isn't ready to hand over the reins. Soon the whole class is building their own wind-catching wonders.

How do you allow for the physicality required to build resilience why you are tasked with children's safety? This guide provides the tools and strategies for creating a culture of resilience, including families in the process, and keeping safety front-of-mind.

Covers everything you need to encourage a child's development in a variety of domains through block play. This book is full of photos that illustrate block play in real classrooms and stories from teachers who have successfully used block play to encourage children's development in a variety of domains.

Discover how to support high-functioning and collaborative teacher teams in early childhood programs by developing healthy and confident team leaders. This manual covers topics of dynamic team teaching including: how to create unified teams, how to become teacher leaders, how to give and receive feedback, and how to build and assess differentiated curriculum.

Environmental education expert David Sobel joins with a variety of colleagues to share their experiences and steps for creating a successful forest kindergarten program. Nature Preschools and Forest Kindergartens walks you through the European roots of the concept to the recent resurgence of these kinds of programs in North America.Going well beyond a history lesson, these experts provide the framework to understand the concepts and build a learning community that stimulates curiosity and inquisitiveness in a natural environment. This helpful guide provides the curriculum, ideas, and guidance needed to foster special gifts in children. It also gives you the nuts and bolts of running a successful nature preschool business, such as potential obstacles, staff and curriculum design, best practices for success, site and facility management, and business planning.Nature Preschools and Forest Kindergartens provides the mentorship and guidance to become a leader in nature-based education.David Sobel has spent the last twenty-five years working in the field of child development, place-based education, and parenting with nature. He currently serves as senior faculty in the education department at Antioch University New England in Keene, New Hampshire. His expertise and passion have led him to authoring sevenbooks and being identified as one of the "e;gurus and rock stars of environmental education"e; by Teacher magazine.

Practical guide to establishing Reggio-inspired studio practices in early childhood settings.

Pedagogical Documentation in Early Childhood is an inspiring step-by-step guide to documenting children's ideas, questions, play, and learning in a way that enhances teachers' thinking and understanding at the same time. This book supports teachers on their journey to tell the stories behind children's work and inquiry. Susan Stacey has worked in the early childhood education field for over thirty-five years as an early childhood educator, director, practicum advisor, and instructor in both Canada and the United States. She is a frequent speaker across North America.

Classroom conversation plays an important role in the development of children's language and reasoning skills. However, studies show that classroom talk relies too much on directives and close-ended questions. Conversation Compass provides many tools, including converstaion maps and tracking forms, activities and reflection questions, and more.

Maximize your family child care programme's enrolment and income with proven tips from Tom Copeland. Whether you are just starting out or have an established business, this resource provides the best marketing strategies for promoting your program and filling it to capacity - even during tough economic times.

Learn to integrate individualized curriculum into daily practice with this step-by-step guide. Using Developmental Studies, a new tool created and successfully field-tested by the author, implement a truly child-focused and individualizing curriculum, meeting each child where she or he is and ultimately making teaching easier and more rewarding. These user-friendly materials will help teachers reconnect and reengage with each student outside of all the standards that are required.Gaye Gronlund devotes her time to helping teachers, administrators, and policy makers implement best approaches to teaching and assessing young children. Clients have included the NAEYC, NIEER, the State of New Mexico Office of Child Development and Pre-K Program, the Illinois State Board of Education, and more.

In her second adventure, the mostly sweet, but sometimes sour, Wisteria Jane Hummell returns with her dog Bingo for more fun and mischief. When Momma's teacups get broken Wisteria blames Bingo, but is it the right thing to do? Wisteria learns a lesson in taking responsibility, one that other children can relate to.

Whether it is your first day on the job or you have years of experience, professionalism is essential for success as you work with children, their families, and your colleagues. Filled with tips, self-assessments, and reflection questions to optimise your knowledge, this resource will help you present yourself as the professional that you are.

This comprehensive trainer's set makes it easy to ground teachers in the Exploring Water with Young Children curriculum. Six basic and eight advanced workshops help you guide teachers step-by-step through the curriculum, developing skills in inquiry-based teaching and science education.

Loose parts capture children's curiosity, give free reign to their imagination, and encourage creativity. This form of play allows infants to be in control and recognize the power of their bodies and actions. A variety of new and innovative loose parts ideas are paired with beautiful photography to inspire safe loose parts play in your infant and toddler environments. Captivating classroom stories and proven science provide the context for how this style of play supports children's development and learning. This book is perect for Montessori and Reggio-inspired programs and educators.

Join the movement to mobilize and professionalize the early childhood education field with this comprehensive guide. Share and converse about why change is necessary, and why organising as a profession is the solution. Included are participant and facilitator guides, as well as a conversation workbook to help mediate discussion.

Specifically designed with family child-care providers in mind, this booklet, sold in ten-packs, aids caregivers to observe and record a child's growth and development. Organized by age within developmental domains, it includes milestones that directly align with those in The Redleaf Family Child Care Curriculum, Second Edition.

This leading resource is a specifically designed curriculum for family child-care providers. They will be able to incorporate best practices and activities appropriate for the mixed ages of children in their care. Developmental domains and milestones, learning areas, age-appropriate activities and outcomes, and more are included. It is far more affordable than other family child care curriculum alternatives, and it aligns with Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) requirements around the country.Sharon Woodward is the author of several resources for family child-care providers and holds a degree in social work.

Say hello to the mostly sweet, but sometimes sour, Wisteria Jane Hummell. Named after her mother's favorite flower, Wisteria Jane sees the world in her own special way. She tells her friends that her favorite color is "e;rainbow."e; She loves jumping in mud puddles and she desperately wants a pet unicorn. Wisteria Jane's days are filled with adventures, giggles, bumps, bruises, and some important life lessons.In her first adventure, Wisteria Jane learns how to be a thoughtful friend as she hones the skill of being honest without adding the "e;not so nice"e; truths she is so tempted to share. Through Wisteria Jane's experiences, children learn important lessons about honesty, friendship, and people's feelings.

The Comfort of Little Things is a thought-provoking book that empowers educators to give themselves and the people in their lives second chances in order for themselves and the children they teach to learn and thrive. This book includes stories from the author and contributors to the author's blog posts.Holly Elissa Bruno is an author, attorney, acclaimed keynote speaker, and host of an online radio program. Her other Redleaf Press books are Managing Legal Risks in Early Childhood Programs (co-published with Teachers College Press) and Learning from the Bumps in the Road.

Supporting Positive Behavior, Responding to Behavior, and Guiding Challenging Behavior are a trio of workbooks filled with tips, techniques and support to help early childhood professionals guide children's behaviour and manage a classroom where everyone is given the opportunity to succeed.