Redleaf Press (Over 6,400 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Teaching dual-language early learners requires cultural sensitivity, an understanding of language acquisition, and intentional teaching strategies. This resource provides research-based, intentional strategies to help early childhood educators support dual-language learners as they develop the skills necessary for school success.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Use digital photography to enrich early childhood science curricula.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 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.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. The Parent Newsletter is a comprehensive guide for teachers, directors, and administrators interested in creating attractive and informative parent newsletters. Containing examples of both well-designed and poorly designed newsletters, this one-of-a-kind resource explores in detail the various layouts, sizes, and elements of a newsletter, as well as how to write articles that make them more relevant and useful as a parent communication tool.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Building Brains expands young children's learning with six hundred brain-based, developmentally appropriate activity ideas. It combines the latest information on brain development with activities that support children's learning and enrich any early childhood curriculum. Rather than step-by-step activities, Building Brains is filled with open-ended ideas that early child professionals can execute in a variety of ways, depending on children's needs and interests. Ideas are organized by age--from age zero to five--and learning domains.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Addresses early childhood behaviour guidance strategies related to children's specific temperament traits. This book provides specific ideas about how a child care provider can adjust the early childhood program and environment to meet the individual needs of each child's temperament.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. Bree doesn't know anyone who likes to dig as much as she does. What's more, Bree doesn't know anyone who likes worms as much as she does. So Bree digs alone, until one day a classmate joins her. Together, the two unearth something even better than worms--a new friendship. The book contains a page of information to help adults connect the story to children's experiences. Cowman, Joseph (illustrator). …

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Is your early childhood program struggling with how to enjoy holidays in a respectful, anti-bias way? Now you can let the celebrating begin Celebrate is the comprehensive resource to guide you through the sensitive issues surrounding holidays. It is filled with strategies for implementing exciting culturally and developmentally appropriate holiday activities so you can party with ease. Chapters include Developing a Holiday Policy, Selecting Holidays, Addressing Stereotypes and Commercialism, Evaluating Holiday Activities, and more. Celebrate tells you how to involve families and get on the road to making holidays something that everyone looks forward to celebrating Includes a preface by Louise Derman-Sparks.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Home-based child care providers must properly prepare for visits from prospective families, licensing agencies, food program representatives, early intervention coaches, municipal health and safety agencies, and other essential parties. This guide contains everything needed to successfully host these crucial visits, including practical tips, case studies, and checklists.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Home-based child care providers must properly prepare for visits from prospective families, licensing agencies, food program representatives, early intervention coaches, municipal health and safety agencies, and other essential parties. This guide contains everything needed to successfully host these crucial visits, including practical tips, case studies, and checklists.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Playing is vital to the social, physical, cognitive, and spiritual development of young children. Yet cries for more academic preschools and demands for higher test scores are forcing play out of many early childhood environments. Play will show early childhood educators what they can do about it. It explains how play promotes school readiness and is filled with anecdotes, stories, and true-to-life experiences.Lisa Murphy has been involved with early childhood education for over twenty years, teaching and working with children in various environments. She is the founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Following the new Developmentally Appropriate Practice guidelines from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), this resource helps teachers enhance the depth and richness of children's play. Chapter topics include identifying and planning purposeful play, incorporating standards into play, and suggestions to reach higher levels of play.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Following the new Developmentally Appropriate Practice guidelines from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), this resource helps teachers enhance the depth and richness of children's play. Chapter topics include identifying and planning purposeful play, incorporating standards into play, and suggestions to reach higher levels of play.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Find out what the research says about common early childhood program practices, such as playing Simon Says or holding children while feeding them--time-tested activities you intuitively know help young children. Social and Emotional Development explores the effectiveness of these early learning tools and helps answer the question, Why do we do what we do? Children in child care centers often spend large chunks of time on activities without an obvious academic component, such as learning to dance to different tempos. Research shows, however, that these activities promote children's social and emotional development. This practical and accessible book explains the research behind many common, wise early childhood practices, as well as the shortcomings of others. Key topics include: How to help children form a strong attachment with an adult and foster a feeling of security.The importance of peer relationships and how to help children learn to take turns, develop empathy, and not act selfishly.Three forms of self-regulation: controlling impulsive behavior, developing problem-solving ability, and learning to regulate emotions.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Find out what the research says about common early childhood program practices, such as playing Simon Says or holding children while feeding them--time-tested activities you intuitively know help young children. Social and Emotional Development explores the effectiveness of these early learning tools and helps answer the question, Why do we do what we do? Children in child care centers often spend large chunks of time on activities without an obvious academic component, such as learning to dance to different tempos. Research shows, however, that these activities promote children's social and emotional development. This practical and accessible book explains the research behind many common, wise early childhood practices, as well as the shortcomings of others. Key topics include: How to help children form a strong attachment with an adult and foster a feeling of security.The importance of peer relationships and how to help children learn to take turns, develop empathy, and not act selfishly.Three forms of self-regulation: controlling impulsive behavior, developing problem-solving ability, and learning to regulate emotions.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Emergent curriculum encourages early childhood educators to use creativity and flexibility as they respond to classroom challenges and children's interests. Filled with case studies and stories from toddler and preschool teachers about their experiences responding to events in their own classrooms, The Unscripted Classroom provides inspiration for educators to step out of their usual scripts and try something new. A review of the emergent curriculum philosophy and an examination of the many ways creativity in teaching benefits children are included. This resource complements Emergent Curriculum in Early Childhood Settings: From Theory to Practice by the same author.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Maurice Sykes has made advocating for and advancing high-quality early childhood education his life's work. Through mentorships, presentations, and personal example, Maurice challenges and inspires educators to become effective leaders who make a difference in children's lives. He does the same in this book as he shares stories of the hills and valleys of his personal and professional journeys throughout the presentation of eight core leadership values: human potential, knowledge, social justice, competence, fun and enjoyment, personal renewal, perseverance, and courage. Use this book to develop the skills, knowledge, and habits of mind you need to be a successful leader--and do the right thing for children, whether you serve at the individual, organizational, or classroom level. Maurice Sykes directs the Early Childhood Leadership Institute at the University of the District of Columbia's National Center for Urban Education.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Analyses how ineffective practices are driven by unexamined public policies and why educators need to challenge their thinking in order to make a difference in children's lives. A very complex story about public policy and the importance of teaching is told while entertaining and engaging the reader throughout.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Maurice Sykes has made advocating for and advancing high-quality early childhood education his life's work. Through mentorships, presentations, and personal example, Maurice challenges and inspires educators to become effective leaders who make a difference in children's lives. He does the same in this book as he shares stories of the hills and valleys of his personal and professional journeys throughout the presentation of eight core leadership values: human potential, knowledge, social justice, competence, fun and enjoyment, personal renewal, perseverance, and courage. Use this book to develop the skills, knowledge, and habits of mind you need to be a successful leader--and do the right thing for children, whether you serve at the individual, organizational, or classroom level. Maurice Sykes directs the Early Childhood Leadership Institute at the University of the District of Columbia's National Center for Urban Education.…

paperback. Condition: Fair.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Analyses how ineffective practices are driven by unexamined public policies and why educators need to challenge their thinking in order to make a difference in children's lives. A very complex story about public policy and the importance of teaching is told while entertaining and engaging the reader throughout.…