Resource Books
| Find the Joyful Leader Within: Banishing Burnout in Early Childhood Education - PaperbackAs an early educator, you face many challenges. You may be asking yourself if you're in the right place, doing the right thing. You may be wondering if you're making a difference. You may be feeling symptoms… More » | Product: 300247 In Stock $39.95 | |
| Encouraging Physical Activity in Infants - PaperbackBabies are naturally active, and their movements help them explore their environment. They first move involuntarily, based on reflexes, and then learn to move more independently as their bodies grow stronger… More » | Product: 72304 In Stock $19.95 | |
| Time for a Story: Sharing Books with Infants and Toddlers - PaperbackExplore fun and engaging ways to talk, sing, read, write, and play with young children throughout the day to help them begin developing important pre-literacy skills, including phonological awareness,… More » | Product: 72307 In Stock $19.95 | |
| Where Does My Shadow Sleep? A Parent's Guide to Exploring Science with Children's Books - PaperbackWith the help of the stories and activities in this book, take the time to watch, wonder, ask questions, talk about, and explore the world of science with your child. Use favorite children's books to… More » | Product: 26129 In Stock $14.95 | |
| Push Past It! A Positive Approach to Challenging Classroom Behaviors - PaperbackResource books often provide tips and tricks for managing challenging behaviors, but what happens when those tactics don't work? Most teachers give up. This book brings a raw, real, and at times funny… More » | Product: 99625 In Stock $24.95 | |
| Strength in Diversity: A Positive Approach to Teaching Dual-Language Learners in Early Childhood - PaperbackIn the United States, the number of children who come from homes where they speak languages other than English is rising. Despite the common misperception that dual language learners are slower learners… More » | Product: 34587 In Stock $19.95 | |
| Enticing Environments for People Under Three - PaperbackChild-care environments play an important role in how babies, toddlers, and two-year-olds experience learning. Colors, sounds, smells, and the placement of furniture, lighting, and textures all influence… More » | Product: 36914 In Stock $34.95 | |
| When Nothing Else Works - PaperbackResearch shows that children do not outgrow challenging behavior, making early intervention essential. But what can early childhood educators do to reduce challenging behaviors when nothing seems to work?… More » | Product: 27687 In Stock $29.95 | |
| Let's Take It Outside! - PaperbackChildren love outdoor play. Now teachers can combine the magic and excitement of the outdoors with activities that encourage and support learning! This book includes more than 100 new teacher-created,… More » | Product: 26123 In Stock $19.95 | |
| Kick-Start Kindergarten Readiness - PaperbackBuild the home-school connection to prepare for Kindergarten! Studies show that parent and family involvement with school is an important factor in children's later academic success. Many families of… More » | Product: 89709 In Stock $16.95 | |
| Practical Strategies for Supporting Young Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder - PaperbackThe prevalence of ASD is growing tremendously in early childhood classrooms. This book showcases the diverse capabilities of students with ASD and prepares early childhood educators to work effectively… More » | Product: 81379 In Stock $19.95 | |
| Parents Ask, Experts Answer: Nurturing Happy, Healthy Children - PaperbackWho's the expert on your child? You are! But, what if you need validation? What if you need support? What if you have questions? As a parent, you may assume others have it all figured out-that there is… More » | Product: 28590 In Stock $19.95 | |
| The Possibilities of Play: Imaginative Learning Centers for Children Ages 3-6 - PaperbackThoughtfully created learning centers are bubbling with opportunities for active learning. Dr. Jean, beloved author of dozens of books and songs, and coauthor Carolyn Kisloski bring you a collection of… More » | Product: 36083 In Stock $34.95 | |
| Preparing for the Unexpected Book SeriesAs child-care professionals, we don't like to think about what might go wrong - whether a disaster is natural or human made. The key to serving children and their families again quickly is advanced planning.… More » | Product: 37970 In Stock $57.95 | |
| Never, Ever, Serve Sugary Snacks on Rainy Days - PaperbackIn this updated version of the classic original, teachers and caregivers will enjoy the warm and witty pages of wise words passed down from a veteran early childhood educator. The beautiful, full-color… More » | Product: 88368 In Stock $12.95 | |
| Nurturing Next Generation Innovators - Paperback - PaperbackChildren need a broad view of the world to better work with others and achieve academic success. That means being able to see many perspectives, listen to others, and share their own ideas and perceptions.… More » | Product: 81387 In Stock $16.95 | |
| The Basics of Starting a Child-Care Business - PaperbackThe Basics of Starting a Child-Care Business, the first book in The Business of Child Care series, walks readers through each step of planning, developing, and launching their own child-care business.… More » | Product: 33469 In Stock $21.95 | |
| Thrifty Teacher's Guide to Creative Learning Centers - PaperbackIt's a common dilemma in early childhood classrooms: How to provide new, interesting experiences on a shoestring budget. This book offers low-cost ideas for gathering and creating rich explorations in… More » | Product: 88389 In Stock $29.95 | |
| Rainy Day Activities - PaperbackRainy Day Activities has everything you need to make being stuck inside fun! This resource is filled with quiet games to create relaxing moments, active games to get the wiggles out, and games that require… More » | Product: 17250 In Stock $7.95 | |
| CLASS® Score Sheets - PreK Forms - Set of 10 - SpanishAvailable in packages of 10 booklets, each with 6 observation sheets and 1 scoring summary sheet, these are Spanish forms for conducting the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS® ) observation.… More » | Product: 29059 In Stock $50.00 | |
| Encouraging Physical Activity in Preschoolers - PaperbackPreschoolers are constantly using their bodies to play and learn, whether you encourage activity or not. You can help them stay active as they grow by providing instruction in physical skills, motivating… More » | Product: 72306 In Stock $19.95 | |
| Move to Learn - PaperbackMoving children are developing children. With "Move to Learn," it is easy to turn your classroom into an environment that encourages movement experiences rich in sensory, perceptual, and visual-motor… More » | Product: 72298 In Stock $14.95 | |
| Games to Play with Toddlers - PaperbackThis indispensable book helps you develop areas important for the growth of 12 to 24 month-old areas such as language, creativity, coordination, confidence, problem-solving, and gross motor skills. Toddlers… More » | Product: 50957 In Stock $14.95 | |
| Building on Whole Leadership - PaperbackIn a complex and changing landscape of scare funding, high turnover rates, and differing view about priorities, the early childhood profession needs an anchor. The Whole Leadership Framework, developed… More » | Product: 30782 In Stock $29.95 | |
| Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: 21 Songs and Over 250 Activities for Young Children - Book and CD - PaperbackFrom 'Baby Bumblebee' to 'The Ants Go Marching', children will sing and learn about the insects they encounter in their own backyards. The enclosed CD features 21 fun songs, old favorites and originals.… More » | Product: 81858 In Stock $19.95 | |