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Training Teachers: A Harvest of Theory and Practice

2 reviews
Margie Carter, Deb Curtis, ...

Redleaf Press, 1994

A superb combination of theory and practice.
Although the primary audience is people involved in teacher training, this is a valuable book for anyone who works with adults. It is centered around a constructivist philosophy of adult learning that builds on Jean Piaget's theories of child development: We learn best when the learning is relevant to our lives, and we are able to have hands-on opportunities to practice and integrate new ...

Designs for Living and Learning: Transforming Early Childhood Environments

14 reviews
Deb Curtis, Margie Carter

Redleaf Press, 2003

Amazing
Zillions of wonderful photos and great, easy-to-read text makes this book a must-have when setting up your classroom or playroom. Very child-centered, fun and inspiring. I couldn't recommend this book too strongly.

Reflecting Children's Lives: A Handbook for Planning Child-Centered Curriculum

2 reviews
Deb Curtis, Margie Carter

Redleaf Press, 1996

A great workbook for developing a child-centered classroom
This book gives preschool teachers a framework for evaluating their teaching practices, and understanding the value of a child-centered curriculum. The authors do a wonderful job of explaining their philosophy, and demonstrating how it can be effective in real-life classrooms. A must-read for all people working with young children

The Visionary Director: A Handbook for Dreaming, Organizing, and Improvising in Your Center

4 reviews
Margie Carter, Deb Curtis

Redleaf Press, 1998

A Valuable Reference for New and Experienced Directors
During the past two years,I have often gone back to this book for support and suggestions. As a new director, I have found many helpful ideas for training and handling staff. One of the best suggestions was the reading of children's books at staff meetings. I have read these books or had staff read them. I often wish that there was a longer list of appropriate books to read to staff. At this ...

Spreading the News: Sharing the Stories of Early Childhood Education

2 reviews
Margie Carter, Deb Curtis

Redleaf Press, 1996

a terrific guide for making visual displays
Though this book is focused on communicating information about early childhood programs, it could be used for any subject you want to inform others about with an eye catching visual display. I plan to use the guidelines for making a display about the activities in my churchas part of our fundraising for a new building.

The Art of Awareness: How Observation Can Transform Your Teaching
Deb Curtis, Margie Carter

Redleaf Press, 2000

The key to observing children, state authors Deb Curtis and Margie Carter in The Art of Awareness, is to know that observation is more than just a teaching technique. Observing children closely provides a new way of thinking about learning and teaching, a way of making children visible as they are, not just as we want them to be. Observant teachers will find more than techniques for watching or taking notes about children—they will discover ...

Learning Together with Young Children: A Curriculum Framework for Reflective Teachers

3 reviews
Deb Curtis, Margie Carter

Redleaf Press, 2007

Absolutely beautiful
If you loved Designs for Living and Learning, you are going to love this book as much or even more. Filled with beautifully written examples of curriculum emerging in ordinary circumstances. Each example is like a little gem, to be looked over, thought about, and looked over again. A MUST-read for anyone working with our youngest learners and discoverers; it will make you excited to go to work ...