Preschool

" Linda Estes has done a masterful job of writing for beginning early childhood professionals. Essentials of Childcare and Early Education takes the scientific research and translates it into concrete practices. I love the way it follows the CDA Competencies and gives practical learning activities ...

Building a Language-Focused Curriculum for the Preschool Classroom

More than a presentation of the Reggio Emilia philosophy, yet not a how to do it volume, this book is a progress report of the steps American and Canadian teachers have taken in the last six years toward teaching the Reggio Emilia way. Comprising chapters by the leading advocates of the Reggio ...

Refreshing in tone and visionary in intent, Teaching as Inquiry offers an alternative approach for young teachers to observe and assess child development. The authors purposefully rethink previous assumptions, emphasizing a willingness to fail and to " come to the edge" as practice for teaching in ...

A Practical Guide to Solving Preschool Behavior Problems

Building a Language-Focused Curriculum for the Preschool Classroom: A Planning Guide

Preschool Inclusion

Building a Language-Focused Curriculum for the Preschool Classroom: A Foundation for Lifelong Communication

Infant and Toddlers: Curriculum and Teaching, 6e is the well established reference that takes a child-centered approach for the childcare provider called conscious care giving. This important and well rounded approach encourages a sense of empowerment and focuses on the respectful, purposeful, and ...

Mentoring is an important part of good, professional practice. It provides a framework of support for continuous personal and professional development and is integral to the development of quality provision within early years. This book is designed as a guide for all those involved in the mentoring ...