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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Bainer, Claire Copenhagen; Hale, Liisa – Redleaf Press, 2007
Learn how to replicate a thoughtfully designed, developmentally appropriate learning environment--one in which young children are engaged in responsive, nurturing relationships with caregivers and peers. This book offers an intimate account of a typical day in such a setting. Age-specific chapters describe children's interactions with teachers…
Descriptors: Teacher Role, Kindergarten, Caregivers, Play
Johnson, Jeff A. – Redleaf Press, 2007
An estimated 30 to 40 percent of child care professionals leave the field, often due to burnout arising from some combination of long hours, isolation, low pay, and lack of respect. With humor and empathy, "Finding Your Smile Again" provides dozens of proven techniques for coping with stressful situations and diagnosing and preventing burnout. A…
Descriptors: Child Care, Burnout, Child Caregivers, Work Environment
Moomaw, Sally; Hieronymus, Brenda; Pearson, Yvonne – Redleaf Press, 2006
Teachers can help parents foster emerging literacy skills in their preschool children in a way that is developmentally appropriate and fun: by collaborating to develop their child's lifelong love of reading and writing. Incorporating selected teacher-tested activities from the popular book "More Than Letters," this accessible guide includes a…
Descriptors: Early Reading, Parents, Literacy Education, Preschool Children
Jacobs, Gera; Crowley, Kathy E. – Redleaf Press, 2006
This book offers lively, creative ideas to develop children's curiosity while helping them build the skills needed to succeed in kindergarten and beyond while meeting standards and benchmarks. "Play, Projects and Preschool Standards" has won the Distinguished Achievement Award for "Best Teacher Resource" in the professional development books…
Descriptors: Play, Physical Development, Academic Standards, Early Childhood Education
Newburger, Abigail; Vaughan, Elizabeth – Redleaf Press, 2006
By enhancing the block play in classrooms, teachers can help children acquire the emerging skills they need--with numbers, vocabulary, and reading--for kindergarten readiness. Newburger and Vaughan provide a theoretical foundation describing why and how to use blocks, and give guidance on selecting blocks and block safety. With chapters on the…
Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Young Children, Numeracy, Play
Bilmes, Jenna; Welker, Tara – Redleaf Press, 2006
Promote the mental health of preschool children in care by providing nurturing environments and relationships. Common Psychological Disorders in Young Children is an easy-to-use guide that will help providers recognize and cope with the symptoms and behaviors associated with ADHD, autism, anxiety, and other disorders providers may face. Learn to…
Descriptors: Child Psychology, Schizophrenia, Preschool Children, Pervasive Developmental Disorders