Redleaf Press: 191 books
Let's Play
(Un)Curriculum Early Learning Adventures
Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2014
Let children experience the learning power of play! Let’s Play is a handbook full of child-led, open-ended learning adventures. The 39 fresh, fun, and budget-friendly activities (plus more than 225 play variations) are packed with learning that helps children develop important motor, cognitive,...
Roots and Wings
Affirming Culture and Preventing Bias in Early Childhood
Language: English
Release Date: June 27, 2016
Use the updated activities, examples, and research to improve your anti-bias and multicultural education programs. This clear and practical guide includes expanded information on English language learners, family engagement, culturally responsive teaching, and staff training.
Stacey York teaches...
Even More Fizzle, Bubble, Pop & Wow!
Simple Science Experiments for Young Children
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
Excite young learners with this collection of more than 80 simple science experiments. Each activity promotes learning and requires materials that are likely already in your classroom or kitchen. Each fun activity includes simple instructions and a clear explanation of the experiment-and many include variations and helpful hints.
Theories of Attachment
An Introduction to Bowlby, Ainsworth, Gerber, Brazelton, Kennell, and Klaus
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2009
Topic commands a large readership 2. Ideal resource for new and established early childhood professionals 3. Potential for course adoption in infant/child development and child psychology classes as a supplemental text
Keeping Your Smile
Caring for Children with Joy, Love, and Intention
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2010
Directed at all branches of child care including family child care, center care, preschools, and parents 2. Has connection to Finding Your Smile Again but is able to stand on its own for people who did not read it 3. Three sections address stress and burnout, how to act with intention, and how to take...
More Than Counting
Math Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten, Standards Edition
Language: English
Release Date: February 8, 2011
This book is suitable for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten teachers and course adoption in early education.
135 math games and activities are included. Of those, 59 activities are new (43%); the remaining 76 are favorites from More Than Counting and Much More Than Counting.
Activities...
Ooey Gooey® Tooey
140 Exciting Hands-On Activity Ideas for Young Children
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
Ooey Gooey® Tooey is the highly anticipated sequel to The Ooey Gooey® Handbook. No matter what age group you work with, this book will be a valuable addition to your resource shelf. With 140 activities for you to do with children, Ooey Gooey® Tooey is chock full of art ideas and sensory tub concoctions, and sure to become an early childhood classic!
The Language of Art
Reggio-Inspired Studio Practices in Early Childhood Settings
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2007
Incorporate inquiry-based practices into your early childhood classroom or family child care program. Inspired by an approach to teaching and learning born in Reggio Emilia, Italy, The Language of Art emphasizes investigation anchored by drawing, painting, and other art activities. It provides:advice...
The Visionary Director, Second Edition
A Handbook for Dreaming, Organizing, and Improvising in Your Center
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2009
An inspiring and practical guide to creating a larger vision in early child care, this popular professional development tool has been thoroughly revised and offers a concrete framework for organizing an early childhood center director's ideas and work. Updated and expanded, it reflects new requirements...
Creating a Beautiful Mess
Ten Essential Play Experiences for a Joyous Childhood
Language: English
Release Date: July 20, 2015
Parents will appreciate Creating a Beautiful Mess because it's fun and helpful. This book isn't about parenting rights or wrongs; it's about playful, joyous play experiences for childhood that are universal. It boils down the essential play experiences in an accessible, practical, and easy way. The...
Routines and Transitions
A Guide for Early Childhood Professionals
Language: English
Release Date: October 11, 2006
- A popular, bestselling early childhood book in Quebec (in its 6th printing, 4th in sales of 200 titles distributed by Distributions Univers in Quebec. - The most comprehensive book available on the topic - Child centered approach adaptable to most programs and settings - Base on extensive research...
Ants in Their Pants
Teaching Children Who Must Move to Learn
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2009
From sunup to sundown, "extra busy" children have an endless supply of energy and remain on the move throughout the day. Ants in Their Pants offers successful and tested techniques to help caregivers, educators, and parents provide the best support to active learners so they can...
Are You Listening?
Fostering Conversations That Help Young Children Learn
Language: English
Release Date: June 9, 2008
Conversations take place in every early childhood classroom—between teachers and children, and among children. Are You Listening? asks teachers to examine these conversations and their impact on children’s learning.
Often, teachers use conversations to impart information to children instead...
by Connie Jo Smith, Charlotte M. Hendricks, Becky S. Bennett
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2014
Children deserve to play and learn in safe environments. The earlier children understand safety concepts, the more naturally they will de¬velop the attitudes and respect that lead to lifelong patterns of safe behavior. Support children as they begin to incorporate actions into their lives that make...