The quest for excellence begins with an inner quest to discover who we are-our passions, values, talents, personal resources, and even those foibles and annoying habits we might prefer not to acknowledge. Having a better understanding of ourselves is the first step to achieving a better relationship with others. From the Inside Out is your passport for self-discovery. Through thought-provoking questions and engaging exercises you'll have an opportunity to reflect on where you are in your journey through adulthood, determine the gap between your current and ideal work environment, and become your own self-mentor for envisioning new possibilities for the decades ahead. From the Inside Out will help you . * gain clarity about your purpose and passions * understand the values and beliefs that shape your behavior * appreciate your strengths and internal resources * learn how to avoid the comparison trap * practice strategies to reduce stress and avoid burnout * create an action plan for achieving greater job fulfillment

From the Inside Out The Power of Reflection and Self-Awareness

Education & Teaching

Paula Jorde-Bloom

Schools & Teaching

NAEYC

Healthy Sexuality Development: a Guide for Early Childhood Educators and Families

Chrisman, Kent

Relationships, the Heart of Quality CarePaperback

Relationships, the Heart of Quality Care: Creating Community Among Adults in Early Care Settings

Amy C. Baker

Parenting & Relationships

Children as Illustrators: Making Meaning Through Art and Language

Susan Conklin Thompson

Active movement games encourage cooperative learning, and teamwork. The book includes the research and theory behind using movement games in early childhood programs, 49 field-tested games, adaptations for responding to individual abilities and needs, a chart of perceptual-motor skills involved in each game, suggestions for parent involvement, and directions for making inexpensive equipment.

Follow Me Too: A Handbook of Movement Activities for Three- to Five-Year-Olds

Marianne Torbert

Lynne Schneider

Different types of touch and feel are necessary for young children to thrive and grow physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally. Whether it's the nurturing touch from adults, exploration of the environment, or physical interactions with peers, each form is important for high-quality care. This book teaches practitioners all of the essential roles that touch plays in the educational environment and how to properly implement it in the classroom. Written by Frances M. Carlson. 144 Pages.

Essential Touch: Meeting the Needs of Young Children

Frances M. Carlson

The revision of this favorite book offers explanations, practical tips, and encouragement for teachers and families of preschool children facing the excitementuand stressuof separation. Discusses ambivalence about separation and attachment, the comfort of routines, understanding the child perspective, supporting cultural and linguistic diversity, and more.

Separation: Supporting Children in Their Preschool Transitions

Kathe Jervis

Teaching Adults: Active Learning for Early Childhood Educators

Jones, Elizabeth

Practice in Building Bridges: Companion Resource for Diversity in Early Care and Education

Intisar Shareef

Companion resource to Ethics and the Early Childhood Educator: Using the 2005 NAEYC Code. Here's a book full of engaging, effective ways to introduce the 2005 NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and explore thorny ethical issues that face early childhood educators. The authors share a wealth of tools and techniques developed through their extensive experience teaching about ethics and the 2005 NAEYC Code.

Teaching the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct 2005: Activity Sourcebook

Feeney, Stephanie

Freeman, Nancy K.

EVA MORAVCIK

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