Finally, a way to tell the story of early childhood education so that people sit up and take notice! With everyday tools—scissors, torn paper, photos—and your daily observations, you can make dynamic display panels. Tell the story of a curriculum project, a child's development, or a field trip. Communicate the value of high-quality early childhood education to parents, other teachers, community members, and legislators. This is a powerful way to let everyone know about the important work you and the children do.

"Since we started documenting and representing our emergent curriculum, parents are commenting on and excited about the literacy that is popping up everywhere. I, too, am astonished at the increase in literacy that is coming out of this practice."

-- Barbara McPherson, Child Development Services, Fort Lewis, Washington

"I will surely spread the news about Spreading the News. An innovative and useful book for teachers and administrators."

-- Carolyn Edwards, University of Kentucky

"The most exciting aspect of this book is the idea of using the documentation process as a professional development tool. ....