Resource Books
| Inspired by Nature: Designing Play Places for the Littlest Learners - PaperbackWhat can jellyfish, a bunch of grapes, or dandelions possibly teach us about designing early childhood classrooms? As it turns out, quite a lot! Inspired by Nature: Designing Play Places for the Littlest… More » | Product: 300142 In Stock $49.95 | |
| FLIP IT!® Transforming Challenging Behavior - PaperbackThis informative book by Rachel Wagner, MSW, in partnership with the Devereux Center for Resilient Children, is designed to support all adults who interact with young children. It explains FLIP IT's four… More » | Product: 22603 In Stock $14.95 | |
| Inspiring Early Childhood Leadership - PaperbackA positive, strengths-based leadership system is the key to transforming the quality of early childhood programs. Inspiring Early Childhood Leadership lays out strategies designed to support program leaders… More » | Product: 81391 In Stock $18.95 | |
| Rethinking the Classroom Landscape - PaperbackAn early childhood classroom should reinforce and enhance young children's sense of belonging and connection to their environment, each other, their families, and their community. This book invites educators… More » | Product: 81334 In Stock $34.95 | |
| Loose PartsThe Loose Parts set of books serve as inspiration with hundreds of beautiful full color photographs illustrating ways children enjoy using everyday items in their play, encouraging their curiosity, giving… More » | Product: 72295P In Stock $39.95 | |
| Planning for Play: Strategies for Guiding Preschool Learning - PaperbackPlay is learning! But play in the early years is endangered by the emphasis on push-down academics, mounting parental expectations, and pressures on early childhood teachers to prepare young children… More » | Product: 89711 In Stock $14.95 | |
| Sensory Integration: A Guide for Preschool Teachers - PaperbackThis resource book offers simple easy-to-use solutions to support sensory needs of preschool children in your classroom. Adaptations and activities are included for Sensory Processing Disorder. Chapters… More » | Product: 84558 In Stock $19.95 | |
| Creative Investigations in Early Engineering & Technology - PaperbackEarly childhood teachers continue to seek activities that promote STEM-based learning. But most STEM books focus on science and math, excluding technology and engineering. Creative Investigations in Early… More » | Product: 90591 In Stock $16.95 | |
| Creative Investigations in Early Science - PaperbackYoung children are born scientists with an innate desire to analyze and investigate the world around them. Creative Investigations in Early Science helps educators expand and encourage young learners'… More » | Product: 92755 In Stock $18.95 | |
| Creative Investigations in Early Art - PaperbackWhile the visual and performing arts are powerful curricular companions to early STEM experiences, educators may not have the tools and resources to introduce art beyond painting and drawing. Creative… More » | Product: 92918 In Stock $18.95 | |
| Creative Investigations in Early Math - PaperbackMath crops up in everyday activities in so many ways. You can help preschoolers see math in the petals of a flower, the shape of a window, the bounce of a ball, the growth of a plant, and the repetition… More » | Product: 88401 In Stock $16.95 | |
| STEM Play: Integrating Inquiry into Learning Centers - PaperbackMost early childhood teachers are using learning centers in the classroom, but do not approach them in ways that fully support a variety of learning opportunities. This book approaches learning centers… More » | Product: 81378 In Stock $24.95 | |
| Building Your Bounce: Simple Strategies for a Resilient You - 2nd EditionUncover simple strategies that will help you bounce back from life's ups and downs! The book contains a 23-item reflective checklist designed to help you gain valuable insights about your personal strengths.… More » | Product: 29023 In Stock $12.95 | |
| Simple STEAM: 50+ Science, Technology Engineering, Art, and Math Activities - PaperbackParents are eager to help their children learn, but teaching young children complicated scientific and mathematical concepts can be intimidating. Simple STEAM helps parents realize they don't need to… More » | Product: 90588 In Stock $24.95 | |
| Making and Tinkering with STEM - Second EditionThis expanded second edition offers a rich collection of 35 design challenges for children ages 3 - 8, featuring both updated favorites and brand new activities. It also includes a curated list of 140… More » | Product: 302953 In Stock $32.00 | |
| Every Drop Counts: Exploring Water Science with Young Children in a Changing Climate - PaperbackYoung children need a strong foundation in understanding water's role in our world, especially as climate change impacts ecosystems, weather, and daily life. Gadzikowski provides educators with hands-on,… More » | Product: 301939 In Stock $32.95 | |
| Alert and Attentive: Strategies to Support Focus and Concentration - PaperbackDo children in your classroom have a hard time starting or completing activities? Do they struggle to remember directions? Are they easily distracted? Do they have a hard time making and keeping friends?… More » | Product: 301940 In Stock $24.95 | |
| Partnering for Success: Strategies for Effective Parent-Teacher Conferences - PaperbackFamily engagement is one of the most powerful predictors of student achievement, and parent-teacher conferences are a key opportunity to build those important connections. Partnering for Success: Strategies… More » | Product: 301942 In Stock $24.95 | |
| Thinking Outside the Prize Box: Navigating Challenging Behaviors in Today's Classroom - PaperbackTired of keeping up with behavior charts and doling out rewards and punishments that never seem to work? Ready to ditch the "good job" stickers and the dreaded time-out spot? Thinking Outside… More » | Product: 301941 In Stock $29.95 | |
| Gender-Inclusive Schools: How to Affirm and Support Gender-Expansive StudentsTurn your school into an environment that supports the gender identities of all children. Written by the parent of a transgender daughter, this book offers illuminating insights and practical strategies… More » | Product: 301897 In Stock $39.99 | |
| Reaching and Teaching Children Exposed to Trauma - PaperbackAs an early childhood professional, you play a key role in the early identification of maltreatment and unhealthy patterns of development. You are also the gateway to healing. In Reaching and Teaching… More » | Product: 72303 In Stock $24.95 | |
| Don't Look Away: Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms - PaperbackEvery day, 250 children are suspended from school. Many are children of color, deprived of opportunities to experience learning at the same rate and quality as white children. Many families don't feel… More » | Product: 33461 In Stock $24.95 | |
| The GIANT Encyclopedia of Lesson Plans for Children 3 to 6 - PaperbackThe GIANT Encyclopedia of Lesson Plans has more than 250 complete lesson plans covering topics from colors and numbers to seasons and nursery rhymes. Each lesson plan is complete with learning objectives,… More » | Product: 86673 In Stock $34.95 | |
| All About The ITERS-R™ - BookThis resource guide should be used with the Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale®-revised edition. It explains why each item is important, what is needed to meet the requirements for all items,… More » | Product: 11647 In Stock $49.95 | |
| The Encyclopedia of Infant and Toddler Activities, Revised Edition - PaperbackWith new activities and explorations, tips and information to help you understand how to support the littlest learners, and research nuggets to enhance your own professional knowledge, the Encyclopedia… More » | Product: 89712 In Stock $21.95 | |