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The Complementary Curriculum Approach is a practical and inspiring guide, written by and for early care and education professionals who want to trade 'harried and chaotic' for 'settled and engaged.' Not a series of defined lessons and predetermined activities, the Complementary Curriculum Approach is a way of approaching curriculum that builds upon the teacher's ability to personalize the environment and understand their role in children's learning.The Complementary Curriculum Approach invites teachers to support children's play and cultivate classroom environments with rich, interesting learning experiences at the core. Four strategic and powerful teaching intentions are presented. The goal is that teachers will invigorate their practice and enhance their own time and energy by using these fresh, interrelated tools.

From Teaching to Thinking is a book of stories and questions about how we define early childhood education. This book shows how to support teachers in discovering the possibility, joy and wonder of being with young children.

A collection of 366 quotes and daily nuggets thoughtfully curated by Nancy Rosenow as she journeys along with you. A little something for everyone-offering support, joy and high fives as you embrace your year.

You Can't Celebrate That! models self-reflection and self-awareness to understand our own racial and cultural biases as teachers, and consider ways to approach social justice issues with young children and families.

The Whole Child Alphabet is an indepth look at the building blocks of literacy. Focusing on a strong foundation of development, this book reveals how movement, play and child-led activity are fundamental to literacy.

A collection of teaching and learning stories to inspire an everyday practice of reflection, observation, and joyful presence with children.

Ann Pelo shares her year-long journey nurturing the ecological identity of a toddler while discovering her own relationship with the natural world.

Illuminating Care: The Pedagogy and Practice of Care in Early Childhood Communities is a powerful exploration of caregiving as a vital component of education and child development and a crucial building block of human community and society.Carol Garboden Murray meaningfully invites educators, parents and caregivers to experience the essential strength and value of their care for young children, the artistry and integrity of it, in the routines of daily life.Developing a culture of caring and incorporating care into intentional reflective practice both relieves and elevates the experience of teaching. The daily rituals of each child, and children's interactions with one another, provide natural opportunities to celebrate care and build health, connection, independence, and community.