This limited edition of the updated Designs for Living and Learning includes a special letter from the authors, new photographs, and reflective essays from Margie and Deb. This keepsake is a wonderful
Offering an alternative approach to standardization and data-driven mandates, this book puts children at the center of planning your curriculum. Rather than a prescriptive curriculum, by using The Thi
Early childhood professionals have dreams for classrooms that are greater than rating scales, regulations, and room arrangements. Designs for Living and Learning has been a favorite resource among edu
Make The Complex Task Of creating a child-centered curriculum easier with the practical guidelines and ideas in this updated and expanded handbook. Learn how to sharpen your observation and documentat
Learning to closely observe children requires commitment to systematic study and ongoing practice. With activities, experiences, and stories, this book provides that opportunity. Nine observation stud
Teachers often see repetitive behaviors in toddler and preschool classrooms, such as building and knocking down block towers or dumping out toys. When children do these actions over and over it can be
Aimed at childcare center directors, this handbook explains how to develop leadership and organizational systems in a way that is related to a clear vision and set of values. They describe the princip
Puts some of the best ideas about teaching and learning into action with innovative training tools and strategies. Helps teachers construct their own knowledge and respect their own learning styles so
Enhance the quality of your teaching with collaborative, critical, and reflective thinkingTeaching young children is complex work. While you manage the day-to-day events that unfold in your classroom