Redleaf Press

101 play-based activities to begin a lifetime of learning Very young children are rapidly changing and eagerly discovering their worlds. As a responsive caregiver, you support children's development...

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...

Practical and useful information on how to balance brain stimulation in infants and toddlers.Author: Deborah McNelisPublisher: Redleaf PressPublication Date: Dec 04, 2018Number of Pages: 84...

Practical and useful information on how to balance brain stimulation in preschoolers.Author: Deborah McNelisPublisher: Redleaf PressPublication Date: Dec 04, 2018Number of Pages: 84 pagesLanguage:...

Children can experience feelings they don't understand causing them to act out. This Redleaf Quick Guide is filled with information on how to respond to an array of 12 common behavioral challenges...

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...

When teachers are not precise in their communication, use idioms, or use sarcasm, children don't learn, or, worse, they experience confusion or embarrassment because they don't know what to do. This...

Children develop a sense of security and self-worth by becoming familiar with themselves, their home, and the world around them. Increase children's awareness of their own communities and the ways...

In the final legacy of a rich career, author Diane Kashin draws on a wealth of research and a lifetime of professional friendships to invite readers to muse with her on what it means to be a friend,...

You likely have dreams for your early childhood environment that are greater than rating scales, regulations, and room arrangements. Designs for Living and Learning has been a favorite resource among...

Maurice Sykes has made advocating for and advancing high-quality early childhood education his life's work. Through mentorships, presentations, and personal example, Maurice challenges and inspires...

Family child care providers can feel confident in their tax preparer with the help of this perennial resource. The Family Child Care 2023 Tax Companion is a comprehensive tool that helps tax...

Family child care providers can feel confident in their tax preparer with the help of this perennial resource. The Family Child Care 2024 Tax Companion is a comprehensive tool that helps...

Helps new and established family child care providers give their business solid footing for the future.Author: Tom CopelandPublisher: Redleaf PressPublication Date: Oct 01, 2008Number of Pages: 96...

Collective leadership is based on shared decision-making, transparency, and involving the people affected by change in the process. Current research shows that a collective approach to leadership is...

Build collaborative partnerships with families to help the whole family thrive. This book explores the reasons and methods for developing cooperative partnerships, along with tools and strategies to...

From the author of No Biting comes a comprehensive potty-training guide for child care teachers. Good Going! addresses the issues involved when young children are potty trained in a group setting,...

Graceful Leadership in Early Childhood Education is a book to turn to when there is a challenge that needs tackling, when you need a boost of inspiration, or when you just want to reflect on your own...

Tying together the theory and practice of child guidance and behavior in clear and accessible ways, this book provides educators and caregivers actionable best practices to teach children healthy...

Deftly weaving anthropology, sociology, psychology, and theories of education, Honoring the Moment in Young Children's Lives invites us to remake our image of the child and truly appreciate...

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...

Discover why playing is school readiness with this updated guide. Timely research and new stories highlight how play is vital to the social, physical, cognitive, and spiritual development of children...

Winner of the 2015 Brain Child Award from Tillywig & Toy Media Awards Use loose parts to spark children's creativity and innovation Loose parts are natural or synthetic found, bought, or upcycled...

Environmental education expert David Sobel joins with a variety of colleagues to share their experiences and steps for creating a successful forest kindergarten program. Nature Preschools and Forest...

Inform your teaching using your own play history. Play Stories invites early childhood educators to reflect deeply on their own childhood experiences and adult play and build their understanding of...

Protect your family child care business from licensing issues. Respected family child care consultant Sharon Woodward brings years of regulation and policy experience to help you protect your family...

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...

Stimulate and engage children's thinking as you integrate STEM experiences throughout your early childhood program. More than 85 engaging, developmentally appropriate activities maximize children's...

Teaching STEM Literacy is comprised of ready-made, open-ended lessons reviewed and tested by teachers, which help educators integrate STEM learning into the early childhood classroom. Lessons are...

94 character-building activities for a peaceful and supportive learning environment Help preschoolers develop compassion for others with this collection of classroom and at-home activities. These...