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Image of CLASS® Score Sheets - PreK Forms - Set of 10 - Spanish
CLASS® Score Sheets - PreK Forms - Set of 10 - Spanish
Item: 29059
Status: In Stock
$50.00
Available 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. These forms are a part of CLASS®, the bestselling classroom observational tool that measures interactions between children and teachers -- a primary ingredient of high-quality early educational experiences. With versions for toddler programs, PreK, and K-3 classrooms, the reliable and valid… More »
Image of Building on Whole Leadership - Paperback
Building on Whole Leadership - Paperback
Item: 30782
Status: In Stock
$29.95
In 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 by the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, helps early childhood professionals inspire their staffs' collaboration, creativity, and ethical commitment. Learn how to: develop foundational leadership attributes and competencies, use both day-to-day management and long-range leadership skills,… More »
Image of Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: 21 Songs and Over 250 Activities for Young Children - Book and CD - Paperback
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: 21 Songs and Over 250 Activities for Young Children - Book and CD - Paperback
Item: 81858
Status: In Stock
$19.95
From '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. The book offers more than 250 activities that help children appreciate the wonderful world of bugs. All children love to sing and learn, so the book includes both English language learner strategies and special needs adaptations.
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Understanding Waldorf Education - Paperback - Paperback
Item: 17255
Status: In Stock
$19.95
Written by a teacher with more than 25 years of experience, this book offers a jargon-free view of Waldorf education and its philosophy of the importance of a three-dimensional education. Through learning experiences that involve all of the senses, children use a variety of intelligences to develop thought, feeling, and intentional, purposeful activity. Whether you're Waldorf parent or teacher, or you just want to learn more about these innovative educational concepts, this book contains important… More »
Image of Seasons of Play: Natural Environments of Wonder - Paperback
Seasons of Play: Natural Environments of Wonder - Paperback
Item: 81316
Status: In Stock
$19.95
Recent research has drawn the link between children's brain development and time spent in the natural environment. Every child deserves a safe play to play, supportive adults to watch him grow, and an environment that offers them endless possibilities. In "Seasons of Play," Rusty Keeler takes readers on a photographic journey through real child care centers that have embraced his philosophy that natural play environments create new opportunities for children to explore and grow. This book… More »
Image of Squish, Sort, Paint & Build - Paperback
Squish, Sort, Paint & Build - Paperback
Item: 34932
Status: In Stock
$19.95
Enrich classroom learning centers with lively, fun activities designed to stimulate exciting learning for young children. This critical resource includes over 200 activities for the following centers: Manipulatives, Construction, Woodworking, Blocks, Music, Gross Motor, Library, Science, Dramatic Play, Art, and Sand and Water. Over 200 easy-to-plan learning center activities for language and literacy, science, manipulatives, art and more. 272 pages by Sharon MacDonald.
Image of Transition Time:  Let's Do Something Different - Paperback
Transition Time: Let's Do Something Different - Paperback
Item: 32690
Status: In Stock
$19.95
Book by Jean Feldman. Over 400 ideas to make those 'between times' teachable moments and smooth transitions with simple and fun activities. 288 pages.
Image of America's Child-Care Crisis: Rethinking an Essential Business - Paperback
America's Child-Care Crisis: Rethinking an Essential Business - Paperback
Item: 36082
Status: In Stock
$28.95
The child-care industry--essential to American families and to the American economy--is on the verge of collapse. Before COVID-19 struck, the child-care industry faced funding issues and staffing dilemmas, while families struggled to find--or simply afford--quality child care. The reality is that COVID-19 has only exacerbated the challenges of the already-fragile child-care ecosystem. America's Child-Care Crisis takes a hard look at the current state of the industry and explores how to save this… More »
Image of The GIANT Encyclopedia of Theme Activities for Children 2 to 5 - Paperback
The GIANT Encyclopedia of Theme Activities for Children 2 to 5 - Paperback
Item: 50996
Status: In Stock
$34.95
PreK & up. Self-directed, open-ended activities incorporating daily events and ordinary materials help children easily learn science and math. 246 pages.
Image of ASQ:SE-2® in Practice DVD
ASQ:SE-2® in Practice DVD
Item: 73980
Status: Ships From Manufacturer
$49.95
A helpful, informative companion to the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®: Social-Emotional, Second Edition (ASQ:SE-2) screening system, this DVD gives an overview of emotional and social development and provides a thorough introduction to ASQ:SE-2®:. Viewers get an inside look at the screening system in practice as they watch a home visitor using ASQ:SE-2®: with the family of a 4-year-old boy. They'll see how parents complete the questionnaires, with close-ups of sample questions. With… More »
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CLASS® Manual - PreK
Item: 15910P
Status: In Stock
$100.00
Effective teacher-student interactions are a primary ingredient of high-quality early educational experiences. With the popular CLASS® observational tool, schools can accurately assess classroom quality in pre-kindergarten based on teacher-student interactions rather than the physical environment or a specific curriculum. Available in English or Spanish. Spiral-bound, 120 to 128 pages.
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The Complete Resource Book for Infants - Paperback
Item: 39409
Status: In Stock
$24.95
Features 700 experiences and activities that are perfect for infants from birth to 18 months and organized by developmental areas which are essential building blocks for development. The appendix is full of songs, rhymes, recipes, sign language, recommended books and family connection resources. 272 pages.
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The Best for Babies - Paperback
Item: 28589
Status: In Stock
$12.95
Caregiver-child interactions are critically important in promoting cognitive, language, and social-emotional learning in young children. With examples and detailed explanations, "The Best for Babies" illuminates the behaviors and interactions that teachers or care providers should provide for the children in their care. The book offers an easy-to-use checklist to assess each teacher-child interpersonal relationship and the ways caregivers offer learning and living experiences for young… More »
Image of Developing and Implementing Effective Discipline Policies - Paperback
Developing and Implementing Effective Discipline Policies - Paperback
Item: 300139
Status: In Stock
$19.95
Learn how to rethink discipline policies, strengthen team spirit, and implement policy changes with Developing and Implementing Effective Discipline Policies, the workbook companion to the award-winning book Effective Discipline Policies. Written for early childhood administrators and principals, trainers, coaches, and consultants, this book can help guide your policies to success! Using the five-step model, discover how to use the data gained from the unique Teaching and Guidance Policy Essentials… More »
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ASQ-3® Learning Activities - Paperback with CD-ROM
Item: 11189P
Status: Ships From Manufacturer
$49.95
Enhance the growth and development of infants and young children with more than 400 fun, fast, and easy-to-use learning activities -- now in a new edition specially developed to complement ASQ-3®. Perfect for sharing with parents of children who are developing typically or need non intensive support in one or more developmental areas, these playful, developmentally appropriate activities encourage progress in the same five developmental areas as ASQ-3®: communication, gross motor, fine motor,… More »
Image of Picturing the Project Approach - Paperback
Picturing the Project Approach - Paperback
Item: 89710
Status: In Stock
$29.95
When teachers implement the project approach to learning, young children can follow their own real-world interests to gain deeper understanding. Children wonder about a topic, formulate their questions, and then figure out the answers for themselves in their own way. The project approach helps children dig deeply into intellectual and social experiences that can help them see meaningful benefits of the skills they are acquiring. "Picturing the Project Approach" will lead teachers every… More »
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Preschool Art Book - Paperback
Item: 51431
Status: In Stock
$24.95
3 years & up. Each of the 200 open-ended projects encourages art processes. Activities use a variety of materials for experiences. 260 pages
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CLASS® Dimensions Guide - Toddler
Item: 29056P
Status: In Stock
$35.00
Introduce teachers to the 8 dimensions of the CLASS® Toddler tool with this concise quick-guide, which includes practical teaching tips for strengthening each of the areas assessed with the popular observational tool. This guide is used with the bestselling CLASS® observational tool that measures interactions between children and teachers -- a primary ingredient of high-quality early educational experiences. With versions for toddler programs and PreK and K-3 classrooms, the reliable and… More »
Image of Inspiring Professional Growth: Empowering Strategies to Lead, Motivate, and Engage Teachers - Paperback
Inspiring Professional Growth: Empowering Strategies to Lead, Motivate, and Engage Teachers - Paperback
Item: 30803
Status: In Stock
$18.95
You've probably seen it: frustration builds, teacher turnover rises, staff meetings become insufferable, indifference breeds throughout the school. Spark change! When your staff feels supported and empowered to grow and develop their skills, your program and the children will thrive. "Inspiring Professional Growth," the follow-up to Inspiring Early Childhood Leadership, addresses the need for offering nurturing and empowering professional development. This book provides leaders with a… More »
Image of The Complete Resource Book for Preschoolers - Paperback
The Complete Resource Book for Preschoolers - Paperback
Item: 42251
Status: In Stock
$29.95
This resource supplies 25 two-week themes, with a total of over 2,000 activities and ideas. Paperback, 463 pages.
Image of CLASS® Manual, Infant - English
CLASS® Manual, Infant - English
Item: 28486
Status: In Stock
$100.00
With the infant version of the trusted, widely used CLASS® tool, early childhood programs have an accurate and reliable way to assess teacher-infant interactions, a primary component of positive early experiences. Developed for use with children from birth to 18 months, the CLASS® Infant tool specifically focuses on how teachers engage with infants and support their learning and development during everyday routines and activities. With clear guidance and background information, this manual… More »
Image of CLASS® Manual - Toddler - English
CLASS® Manual - Toddler - English
Item: 26057
Status: In Stock
$100.00
The highly anticipated toddler version of the CLASS® tool is here -- providing early childhood programs with an accurate, reliable way to assess effective classrooms. For use with children from 15 - 36 months, this standardized observation tool measures the effectiveness of interactions between teachers and children, a primary ingredient of early educational experiences that prepare children for future school success. Spiral-bound, 80 pages.
Image of CLASS® Dimensions Overview - PreK - Grade 3 - Set of 5
CLASS® Dimensions Overview - PreK - Grade 3 - Set of 5
Item: 29055P
Status: In Stock
$50.00
This tri-fold laminated sheet is a handy reference for users of the popular CLASS® observation tool. Available in convenient packages of 5, this sturdy quick-sheet shows evaluators what to look for while observing each of the 10 CLASS® dimensions and scoring the tool. This product is part of CLASS®, the bestselling classroom observational tool that measures interactions between children and teachers -- a primary ingredient of high-quality early educational experiences. With versions… More »
Image of Block Play: The Complete Guide to Learning and Playing with Blocks - Paperback
Block Play: The Complete Guide to Learning and Playing with Blocks - Paperback
Item: 97733
Status: In Stock
$19.95
This block play guide enhances the classroom block corner with over 50 great activities. Clear description of what children learn by playing with blocks accompany the activities. Each suggestion encourages problem solving, the development of math, science, language, and social skills.