DOUBLE TAP NEW FROM REDLEAF PRESS TO ZOOM WITH PHONE OR TABLET Call 800-423-8309 to Order NEW! Promises made, promises broken Over the years, most reforms in early childhood education have been well-intended, yet have not kept up with the needs of young children and educators in the classroom. Author Michael Gramling provides an historical overview of how educational policies came into effect and how they are driving educational practices. Gramling argues that ineffective practices are the result of unexamined public policies and asserts that educators need to challenge this kind of thinking in order to make a difference in children’s lives. Powerful, thought provoking stories will inspire you to examine the problems and challenge you to envision a preschool classroom that works for all children. Softbound, 148 pgs. LI S H E D BY ESS Disaster Planning and Preparedness #544076 $14.95 ED R Available February 2015. PR Explore the history, philosophy, practice theory, and research of developmentally appropriate practice. This book includes biographical sketches and perspectives of eleven philosophical, pedagogical, and thoretical thinkers whose contributions mark turning points in early childhood education. Softbound, 280 pgs. PUB NEW! Examine the evolution of developmentally appropriate practice LEAF Available April 2015. S H E D BY ED (E-book #544007 $24.95) (E-book #543710 $29.95) LI ESS LEAF The Great Disconnect #543994 $24.95 PR R ED PUB ESS S H E D BY PR PUB LI R Giants in the Nursery #543703 $29.95 LEAF NEW! Be prepared for the unexpected and keep children safe Let’s hope that you’ll never have to face a natural or manmade disaster at your setting, but if it should happen, you need to have a plan and be prepared to carry it out. Nothing is more important than the safety of children. That’s why this Quick Guide is an important addition to your professional library. Use it to create a personalized plan for each of the disaster scenarios covered in the book—evacuation, bomb threat, need to take shelter, lockdown, extended shelter, transportation emergencies, and an active shooter. This up-to-date information has been checked for accuracy by an authority on disaster planning and preparedness. Don’t be caught off guard, use this book to help you be prepared for the unexpected. Age focus: 0-12. Softbound, 80 pgs. Available February 2015. NEW! Engage families to get up and move with their children Movement guru Rae Pica is known for her creative approaches to movement and learning with children from birth through elementary school and beyond. Research has proven that learning and movement are closely linked in childhood development. As a complement to her Moving & Learning series (and Redleaf ’s other movement activity resources materials), Ms. Pica has developed a companion piece for early childhood and school-age educators to share with families. It gives families background on the connection between movement and learning and provides ideas for fun ways to move together with their children. This booklet is a great way for programs and schools to partner with and educate families to support their children’s physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and creative development through movement. Age focus: 2-10. Available January 2015. ESS S H E D BY ED R 8 LI PR PUB Moving and Learning with Your Child #544137 $24.95 LEAF See pg. 51 for more information on Rae PIca’s Moving and Learning Set. COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL