Redleaf Press: 191 books

An addition to the Redleaf Professional Library. 2. Using accessible language, the book connects recent research and the most effective, common practices fostering intellectual development in early childhood settings. 3. The authors are leading academics from some of the most respected schools of education...

Develop a curriculum inspired by children's emerging interests. Create an environment where children learn through play, inquiry, and exploration. This book explores the components of emergent curriculum and how its practices can improve the educational culture of early childhood programs. The updated...

Course adoption in child development and nutrition 2. Suitable for center directors, administrators, and teachers, as well as family child care providers 3. An addition to the Redleaf Professional Library and follows the format of Social and Emotional Development and Intellectual Development; each chapter...

The intersection of architecture and education is a new and burgeoning area of interest. This book blends architectural design information with theory-based content explaining the foundations of early childhood environments. Colorful photographs of intentionally designed spaces will inspire early...

The completely revised and expanded version of this best-selling business classic gives home-based child care providers the most updated tools needed to establish and enforce contracts and policies, build trust between provider and parent, and demonstrate provider professionalism. This new edition...

Colorful photographs and engaging English/Spanish text showcase the beautiful diversity of skin color. This twentieth anniversary edition offers young children a simple, scientifically accurate explanation for how we get our skin color. Understanding melanin frees children from myths and stereotypes and helps celebrate one of the ways we are special and different from one another—our skin color.

Using warmth and humor, this book offers techniques for dealing with the everyday stress of being a childcare professional. Written by a caregiver who’s been there, it describes the symptoms and causes of burnout, with advice to get through each challenge.

A biographical history of the evolution of Developmentally Appropriate Practice, written by best-selling early childhood author David Elkind, PhD

Nature has monumental power on children’s growth and development. Recent studies show that as children spend less time in nature, they miss out on the profound benefits that outdoor play and learning experiences provide. Nature Sparks is filled with inspiration and instruction to help educators...

There are many ways parents and caregivers can help children thrive in their earliest years of life. Babies in the Rain explains the theories behind the best practices for infant and toddler care as well as preferred methods for doing so. In a personable, humorous voice, Jeff A. Johnson shares his...

Current research on play and early childhood. New stories and anecdotes that illustrate how play is key to school readiness. Describes how play is vital to social, physical, and cognitive development of children. Details what seven experiences we should provide children every...

The first edition of No Biting is a bestseller. 2. This edition includes new strategies for handling biting and new information on how language development and spatial awareness issues can lead to biting. 3. This edition includes more guidance for working with parents.

This second edition includes updated stories, examples, research, and theories to reflect cultural and professional changes 2. Contains two new chapters: "School-Age Care: Leadership Connections with Schools and Communities" and "Nurturing Leadership in Children" 3. Combines leadership...

Filled with more than twenty-five essays on familiar topics to those who care for and teach young children, Swinging Pendulums is sure to stir discussion, support policy revision, and help early childhood professionals find the middle ground on issues in early childhood education. These thought- and...