by Lisa Daly Transforming Your Outdoor Early Learning Environments invites center and home-based educators to reimagine and reconstruct their image of conventional children s play yards as they know them. [Read More]
By Tim NeedlesThere are numerous books on STEAM, but most are either arts and crafts project books designed for children or high-level books that can be weighty and inaccessible for new teachers. [Read More]
By Peter Moorhouse This essential guide provides clear and comprehensive support for those looking to introduce creative woodwork into early years settings. [Read More]
This gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another comes from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo. [Read More]
By Holly Robinson Peete, Ryan Elizabeth Peete "Charlie has autism. His brain works in a special way. It's harder for him to make friends. Or show his true feelings. Or stay safe." [Read More]
By Matthew A. Cherry Zuri's hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it's beautiful.... [Read More]
By Kirstine Beeley A practical look at child-led inquiry in early years and how to plan for quality play experiences. [Read More]
By Kirstine Beeley This book embraces the concept of planning "in the moment". [Read More]
By Jane Tingle Broderick & Seong Bock Hong With this book, educators will discover a systematic way for using documentation to design curriculum that emerges from children's inquiries... [Read More]
By Julie Dempsey This book shares the experiences and insight of a Montessori educator over the course of her 40 years as a Montessori teacher. [Read More]
By Ann Lewin-Benham The author draws on her experience with the Reggio Approach to present ""12 best practices"" inspired not only by Reggio, but also by play-based and Montessori approaches to early childhood education. [Read More]
Resources available for borrowing through the ECCDC Lending Library. [Read More]
By Jayneen Sanders One of the most important social skills a child can learn is empathy. [Read More]
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By Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne BrysonFrom the authors of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline, an indispensable guide to unlocking your child's innate capacity for resilience, compassion, and creativity. [Read More]
This kit provides early learning and care practitioners with the tools necessary to set up an Affirmation Station in their learning environment to provide children with a safe place to calm down, reflect, and engage in mindfulness. [Read More]
Explore yoga and meditation with Meddy Teddy! [Read More]
A gratitude journal is a wonderful tool support your mindfulness journey! [Read More]
By Dr. Jenny Kay Dupuis, Kathy Kacer When Irene is removed from her First Nations family to live in a residential school, she is confused, frightened and terribly homesick. [Read More]
By Joanne Robertson The dual language edition, in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) and English, of The Water Walker, the award-winning story of a determined Ojibwe Nokomis (Grandmother) Josephine-ba Mandamin and her great love for Nibi (water). [Read More]
By Rachel Tidd Outdoor learning has risen in popularity in recent years, and it has tremendous benefits. [Read More]
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By Ruth Wilson PhD Learning Is in Bloom, find 40 hands-on activities effective in engaging young children in investigating nature, both indoors and outdoors, on the school grounds, and on excursions around the neighborhood. [Read More]
By Debbie Garvey [Read More]
By Dan Gartrell In this follow-up to Guidance for Every Child, the author expands on the advice broached in that book--that children need guidance rather than discipline. [Read More]
By Thomasa Bond Finding the right people to staff your center is challenging! [Read More]
By Lisa Daly and Miriam Beloglovsky What are loose parts? Well loose parts are just as it sounds. [Read More]
By Lisa Daly and Miriam Beloglovsky A variety of new and innovative loose parts ideas are paired with beautiful photography to inspire safe loose parts play in your infant toddler environment. [Read More]
By Lisa Daly, Miriam Beloglovsky Loose parts are alluring and beautiful. They capture children's curiosity, give free reign to their imagination, and encourage creativity. [Read More]
Featuring a variety of examples of real-life learning stories from around the world. [Read More]
By Laura England Provocations invite learning, interest, and creativity as they allow children to explore, think and use their imaginations. [Read More]
Sharing Children's Learning and Teachers' Thinking [Read More]
We want to create Provocations for Learning Kits just for you! Simply choose a price level, age range and a topic of interest and we will do the rest. [Read More]
A variety of materials to extend children's exploration of rocks through literacy experiences. [Read More]
During the course of each day, something sparks a thought or memory, and a loved one comes to mind. [Read More]
Invite the children to engage in this unique sensory experience using deconstructed snowman parts. [Read More]
Nothing beats the summer heat like enjoying your favorite ice cream! [Read More]
As seasons change, our environment comes alive with new colours and experiences. [Read More]
By Joyce L. Epstein, Maria A Pacino & Susan R Warren Learn how to create culturally responsive, socially just school-family partnerships that positively impact student learning outcomes. [Read More]
By Marilyn Chu Packed with helpful reflective questions, illustrative mentoring and coaching scenarios, and ready-to-implement planning tools. [Read More]
By Mary Stacey This book looks at the challenges of restructuring services and working with people with different training and working practices. [Read More]
Looking to engage your team by offering a staff retreat or motivational team building day? [Read More]
These planning sheets make it easy to link the Ontario Early Learning Frameworks to children's development in one simple document. Available in French. [Read More]
