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Features and Articles
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| March 2007 |
Tips for Teaching Healthy Habits to Young Children
by Charlotte Hendricks, Connie Jo Smith, and Becky Bennett, authors of Growing, Growing Strong: A Whole Health Curriculum for Young Children
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| February 2007 |
Understanding Common Psychological Disorders in Young Children
An interview with Jenna Bilmes, author of Common Psychological Disorders in Young Children: A Handbook for Child Care Professionals
Ask the Author
Featuring Stacy York
author of Roots and Wings: Affirming Culture in Early Childhood Programs
"How do I introduce my new son to the American culture while maintaining his connection to his Chinese roots and do you have any ideas how to keep a two-and-a-half-year-old entertained on an eighteen-hour flight?"
Linda Hein Joins Redleaf Press as New Director
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| January 2007 |
Tips for Facilitating Better Routines and Transitions in Early Childhood Programs
by Nicole Malenfant, author of Routines and Transitions: A Guide for Early Childhood Professionals
New for Tax Time from Redleaf Press
Ask the Author Featuring Tom Copeland
"What's the difference between the Tax Workbook and Organizer and the Tax Companion?"
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| December 2006 |
Just Add Movement: Five Activities That Can Turn Squirming into Learning
by Connie Bergstein Dow, author of Dance, Turn, Hop, Learn!: Enriching Movement Activities for Preschoolers
Ask the Author Featuring Jeff A. Johnson
co-author of Do-It-Yourself Early Learning
"I'm not very handy. Is Do-It-Yourself Early Learning written for me?"
A Sneak Peek at 2007 Titles
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| November 2006 |
How to Include American Sign Language in an Early Childhood Literacy Program
by Kirsten Dennis, co-author of Sign to Learn: American Sign Language in the Early Childhood Classroom
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| October 2006 |
It's Not Just a Circle: Tips for Encouraging Creativity in the Classroom
by Patricia Caskey, author of Make Your Own Playdough, Paint, and Other Craft Materials
Ask the Author Featuring Karen Worth
coauthor of The Young Scientist Series
"How are math concepts incorporated into the Young Scientist Series?"
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| September 2006 |
Going Beyond One-Phrase Conversations: 11 Tips to Improve Your Communication with Families
by Janis Keyser, author of From
Parents to Partners: Building a Family-Centered Early Childhood Program
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| August 2006 |
Learning About the Children in Your Care through Photos
by Abigail Newburger and Elizabeth Vaughan, authors of Teaching Numeracy, Language, and Literacy with Blocks
Why Blocks Are a Valuable Learning Tool
An interview with Abigail Newburger, coauthor of Teaching Numeracy, Language, and Literacy with Blocks
by Mara Miller
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| July 2006 |
10 Tips to Improve Your Parent Communications with a Newsletter
An interview with Sylvia Reichel, author of The Parent Newsletter
by Mara Miller
Why You Should Invest in Professional Membership
by Jeff A. Johnson, author of Do-It-Yourself Early Learning
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| June 2006 |
Daily Transitions and Participatory Songs
by Nina Araújo, co-author of Easy Songs for Smooth Transitions
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| May 2006 |
Using Early Learning Standards: An Interview with Gaye Gronlund
by Mara Miller
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| April 2006 |
Plungers, Pulleys, and Pendulums: Setting the Stage for Early Learning
by Jeff A. Johnson, author of Do It Yourself Early Learning
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| March 2006 |
More Than Standards: Linking Rich Curriculum to Content Standards
by Sally Moomaw, author of More Than series
Calendar-Keeper Helps Provider Win IRS Case
by Mara Miller
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| February 2006 |
Who is Reggio?
by Julianne Wurm, author of Working in the Reggio Way
No Place Like Home: Making Your Center as Comfy as Possible
by Ann Campbell (from the Child Care Business Web site)
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| January 2006 |
Reflections on Diversity
by Stacey York, author of Roots and Wings
The 2005 NAEYC Scholarship Winner, Cindy Latino
by Mara Miller
New Tax Law Changes for 2005
by Tom Copeland, author of 2005 Tax Workbook and Organizer
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| December 2005 |
Bringing Books to Life: Using Children's Favorite Books throughout the Curriculum
by Hope Vestergaard, author of Weaving the Literacy Web
Enhancing Early Literacy With American Sign Language
by Kirsten Dennis, author of Sign to Learn
When Adults Speak, Children Listen
by Carol Garhart Mooney, author of Use Your Words
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| November 2005 |
Eating Right from the Start: Caregivers' Influence on Children's Healthy Habits
by Michelle Weisenburger, Calendar-Keeper Nutrition Editor.
Creating Partnerships, Not Problems: Using a Parent Handbook to Create Parent-Provider Relationships
by Patricia Dischler, author of From Babysitter to Business Owner
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| October 2005 |
Observation Is at the Heart of Best Early Childhood Practices
by Gaye Gronlund, author of the Focused Series.
Eileen Nelson Joins Minnesota Department of Education
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| September 2005 |
An Interview With Ingrid Chalufour and Karen Worth
Authors of The Young Scientist Series
Responding to the Emotional Needs of Children Dislodged by Hurricane Katrina
by Barbara Oehlberg, author of Making It Better: Activities for Children Living in a Stressful World.
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| August 2005 |
Debra Sullivan on Learning to Lead
An interview with the author of Learning to Lead
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| July 2005 |
Preschool Expulsions: Is the Cause Misbehavior or Stress Behavior?
by Barbara Oehlberg author of Making It Better: Activities for Children Living in a Stressful World
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| May/June 2005 |
How to Get Good Press for Your Early Childhood Program
by Julie Wassom
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| April 2005 |
The State of Early Childhood:
Where We've Been and Where We're Going
An interview with Margie Carter and Deb Curtis
A Lesson From Red Lake
by Dan Gartrell
The Week of the Young Child: A Caregiver's Story
by Tamee DeCoursey
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| March 2005 |
The Adventures of Cedar Creek
by Sherri Griffin, author of My Big World of Wonder
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| February 2005 |
Setting Limits
by Jenna Bilmes, author of Beyond Behavior Management
Record Keeping for New Family Child Care Providers
by Tom Copeland, Director, Redleaf National Institute
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| Dec/Jan 2005 |
Taking a Chance, Taking a Trip:
Redleaf's 2004 NAEYC Scholarship winner recounts her experience in Anaheim.
High Returns on Early Childhood
Rob Grunewald and Art Rolnick, economists with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, explain how investing in early childhood education can benefit everyone.
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| November 2004 |
Spiderman and the Powerpuff Girls:
Author Eric Hoffman on Superhero Play
Making the Case for Early Childhood
The November issue of The American Prospect magazine features a special section on the importance of investing in quality early childhood education.
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| October 2004 |
Getting Back to Basics:
Focusing on Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood
by Jenna Bilmes, author of Beyond Behavior Management
Yep, It's Flu Season
Current information and recommended preventative measures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Winner Is
Sharon Moriarty, 2004 Redleaf Press NAEYC Scholarship winner
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| September 2004 |
A Life Spent Lending a Hand:
A look at Tom Copeland's two decades of crusading for family child care providers
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