2017
January 2017
- Rave Library Journal review for I’m Ok! by Jarrod Green
“Green’s teaching is spot on. His goal of giving children ‘the experiences of learning and joy, challenge and triumph, and the ability to enter the world, with all its challenges and obstacles and setbacks, in the most positive way possible’ is holistically delivered. Here’s to horsing around.” —Library Journal, January 2017 issue
Full review here.
ISBN: 9781605544519
February 2017
- School Library Journal reviews Creative Block Play and Embracing Rough-and-Tumble Play
“An essential resource, Creative Block Play by educator Rosanne Regan Hansel, provides everything teachers and caregivers need to know about the benefits of block play along with pointers for scaffolding children’s exploration . . . Throughout, crisp color photos highlight the expansive creativity, deep concentration, and obvious joy of young children at work and play.” —School Library Journal
In Embracing Rough-and-Tumble Play: Teaching with the Body in Mind Mike Huber shares his commitment to allowing space for physical movement in early childhood classrooms. With the insight that comes from years of teaching, Huber argues convincingly that children need to move more often than is generally allowed, and when teachers and caregivers respect that need, children benefit socially and cognitively . . . Huber tackles thorny issues, such as gender and cultural expectations, the difference between play and aggression, the role of physical contact, and the benefits of warplay while offering straightforward, useful advice. Chock-full of specific recommendations, real classroom examples, and enticing color photos, this guide makes active classroom play hard to resist.” —School Library Journal
Full reviews here.
ISBN: 9781605544458
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March 2017
- Baystateparent magazine interviews Lisa Daly and Miriam Beloglovsky
The bestselling authors were interviewed about their recent book Loose Parts 2. The interview, “Why the Best Educational Toys are Right Under Your Nose” can be read online here.
ISBN: 9781605544649
- 19th Annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year finalists announced
Discovering the Culture of Childhood, Loose Parts 2, and Bingo Did It! have been recognized as finalists in the 19th annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards.
ISBN: 9781605544625
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April 2017
- Redleaf Press has TWO IPPY medalists (Independent Publisher Book Awards)!
Almost totally sweeping the education category, Commentary/Theory, the winners are:
GOLD: Bridging the Relationship Gap: Connecting with Children Facing Adversity, by Sara E. Langworthy, PhD
SILVER: The Great Disconnect in Early Childhood Education: What We Know vs. What We Do, by Michael Gramling
ISBN: 9781605543888
ISBN: 9781605543994
- Three Redleaf Press/Redleaf Lane’s books featured in Learning magazine’s Spring issue
The Language of Art, Second Edition by Ann Pelo
Practical Solutions to Practically Every Problem, Third Edition by Steffen Saifer, EdD
A Teacher’s Promise by Rachel Robertson, illustrated by Priscilla Prentice (Redleaf Lane)
ISBN: 9781605544571
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- The Midwest Book Review, Education Shelf gives Inspiring Young Minds by Julie Smart, PhD, a rave review
“A concrete guide for using research-based principles of inquiry to help children ages 3 to 8 in exploring their world. Thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, Inspiring Young Minds is very highly recommended for academic library Teacher Education collections and supplemental studies reading lists.” —Midwest Book Review
Full review here.
ISBN: 9781605545189
- Three of Redleaf Press books are finalists for the 2016 Midwest Book Awards!
Bingo Did It! by Amber Harris, illustrated by Ard Hoyt is a finalist for the Children’s Picture Books and Illustration—Graphic categories.
Creative Block Play: A Comprehensive Guide to Learning through Building by Rosanne Regan Hansel and Discovering the Culture of Childhood by Emily Plank are finalists in the Education/Learning category.
ISBN: 9781605544915
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June 2017
- Inspiring Young Minds Years by Julie Smart, PhD, featured in summer issue of Scholastic’s Teacher magazine
“Science comes naturally to kids—who doesn’t like picking up leaves or watching a homemade “volcano” explode? Yet it falls to the wayside in many schools. This book has common-sense ideas for getting students to see science in the everyday.” —Scholastic Teacher
ISBN: 9781605545189
- 2016 INDIES Book of the Year Award winners announced
Congratulations to Redleaf Press’ two winners!
Discovering the Culture of Childhood by Emily Plank was awarded the silver medal in the Education category.
Loose Parts 2 by Lisa Daly and Miriam Beloglovsky was awarded the bronze in the Education category.
ISBN: 9781605544625
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Full list of all category winners here.
August 2017
- Learning magazine’s Back-to-School issue features two Redleaf Press books
On Beyond the Flannel Board they write, “Tell a Tale: This book demystifies story retelling by identifying effective, intentional teaching and learning practices. You get examples of activities that integrate story retelling across the curriculum to build language, number sense, and social-emotional skills.”
Inspiring Young Minds, “Inquiring Minds Want to Know: How do we give young children opportunities to explore science for themselves? How can we ask children effective questions in science? This book answers these questions and more and provides a guide for using research-based principles of inquiry to help children explore their world.”
ISBN: 9781605544861
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September 2017
- 2018 Teacher’s Choice Awards Announced
I’m Ok! Building Resilience Through Physical Play by Jarrod Green and Loose Parts 2: Inspiring Play with Infants and Toddlers by Lisa Daly and Miriam Beloglovsky were among the Teachers’ Choice Award for Preschool 2018 winners.
Team Teaching in Early Childhood: Leadership Tools for Reflective Practice by Uniit Carruyo and Individualized Child-Focused Curriculum: A Differentiated Approach by Gaye Gronlund are Teachers’ Choice Award for Professional Development 2018 winners!
ISBN: 9781605544519
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- American Journal of Play reviews Creative Block Play by Rosanne Regan Hansel
“This all-inclusive manual to learning through building addresses how children’s free and spontaneous block play can foster such twenty-first-century skills as initiative, persistence, critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration while also encouraging creativity and aesthetic awareness. Hansel’s ideas are both informative and inspiring, making the book an invaluable resource for any adult wanting to expand the learning inherent in block play.” —American Journal of Play
ISBN: 9781605544458
- Two Redleaf Press books win Brain Child Award from Tillywig Toy Awards
“Baby Steps to STEM’s high quality of writing and excellent organizational structure are a pleasure to behold, while the insights and activities that grace page after page make it an indispensable resource every parent, teacher and caregiver should read.”
Full review here.
“[Beyond the Flannel Board is] marvelously fresh and insightful . . . Cover to cover, it's an enjoyable, highly instructive read that paves the way for teachers to help young students get the most out of the story retelling experience.”
Full review here.
ISBN: 9781605545080
ISBN: 9781605544861
October 2017
- 3 Redleaf Press books featured in Library Journal’s round-up of STEM resources!
In the October issue of Library Journal includes a round up of “Ex-STEM-Poraneous”
Recommended for Parents & Caregivers
Baby Steps to STEM
Teaching STEM Outdoors *
Recommended for K—12 Educators
Teaching STEM Literacy*
*Starred titles are “essential for most collections”
Full article here.
ISBN: 9781605545080
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- Foreword Reviews magazine gives Bingo Did It! a rave review!
“Humorous and relatable . . . A gentle lesson about taking personal responsibility; perfect for the intended age group.” —Foreword Reviews, Winter issue 2017
ISBN: 9781605544915
- Baby Steps to STEM receives rave review from National Science Teachers Association “NSTA Recommends”
“[Baby Steps to STEM] offers a user–friendly format valuable for caregivers and parents with 60 play–based activities that promote STEM learning. This book is a refreshing look at joyful learning that lays the foundation of our 21st century leaders of tomorrow.” —Mary Lynn Hess, NSTA Recommends
Full review here.
ISBN: 9781605545080
November 2017
- Library Journal gives Creative Block Play a rave review!
“Hansel supplies a wealth of instructional ideas for block play that correlate to topics such as transportation, travel, and world culture. Creative Block Play should be on every early childhood educator’s bookshelf.” —Library Journal
ISBN: 9781605544458
- School Library Journal gives Bingo Did It! a great review!
“Warm and inviting . . . The narrative moves with a pleasing, rhythmic pace. The relationship among mother, daughter, and pet are both believable and adorable . . . Young readers will fall in love with the mischievous Wisteria Jane and her curious playmate. —School Library Journal
ISBN: 9781605544915
- Great review from Midwest Book Review for Creative Block Play!
“Creative Block Play should be in any early learning collection . . . From organizing a block area and showing kids how to creatively handle loose parts to understanding various stages of block play, Creative Block Play takes a relatively simple play tool and provides new connections to learning.” —Midwest Book Review, The Education Shelf
Full review here.
ISBN: 9781605544458
- Great review from Midwest Book Review for I’m Ok! by Jarrod Green
"I'm OK! should be in any collection strong in child development titles . . . This book provides teachers with specifics on assessing risk and assigning challenging, growth-inducing play and is based on the author's decade-plus experience building resilience concepts into activities.” —Midwest Book Review, The Education Shelf
Full review here.
ISBN: 9781605544519
- Lisa Murphy on Play excerpt on Community Playthings
“If you have grown tired of clichéd educational rhetoric about curriculum or battling with the ‘naysayers' about school-readiness, this entertaining and provocative piece will restore your passion for play.” —Community Playthings
Read the excerpt here.
ISBN: 9781605544410
- Robotics for Young Children author Ann Gadzikowski guest blogs
Early Insights, “Why I’m Optimistic About Children and Technology”
Primo Toys blog, makers of Cubetto, “Toys or Tools? Choosing an Educational Robot for Your Early Childhood Classroom”
ISBN: 9781605545448
December 2017
- The Redleaf Press blog named one of the Top 100 Early Childhood Education Blogs by Feedspot
- Feedspot ranks the blogs on following criteria
- Google reputation and Google search ranking
- Influence and popularity on Facebook, twitter and other social media sites
- Quality and consistency of posts
- Feedspot’s editorial team and expert review
- Learning Magazine’s January issue features Individualized Child-Focused Curriculum by Gaye Gronlund and the Teachers’ Choice Award for Preschool 2018 Winners, Loose Parts 2 and I’m Ok!
Individualized Child-Focused Curriculum “This book takes you through a step-by-step process to continually use observation and documentation to adapt your curriculum to meet the developmental level of young students.” —Learning Magazine
Loose Parts 2 “Bring the fun of found objects to young children with the new and innovative ideas in this book.” —Learning Magazine
I’m Ok! “This guide provides the tools and strategies for creating a culture of resilience, including families in the process, and keeping safety in mind.” —Learning Magazine
ISBN: 9781605544496
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