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Background

Background Information

Early Childhood Education: An International Encyclopedia
2007
"a compilation of understandings, controversies, theories, policies, and practices in early childhood education as currently found in the United States and 10 other nations around the world." Vols. 1-3 contain an A to Z listing of articles with suggested readings, while vol. 4 covers other countries.
Handbook for Early Childhood Administrators: Directing With a Mission
2008
"In Handbook for Early Childhood Administrators: Directing with a Mission, Reno walks the readers through each management task that is essential to directing with a mission and offers a wealth of helpful strategies and resources..."
Handbook of child development and early education : research to practice
2009
Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children
2006
Sections include "Early Childhood Education and Child Development," "Early Childhood Educational Curriculum," "Foundations of Early Childhood Educational Policy," and "Research and Evaluations Strategies for Early Childhood Education."
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Books

Recent Books

Technology & young children
Blake, Sally, Winsor Denise, and Allen Lee
2012
The early childhood educator professional development grant : research and practice
Sutterby, John A.
2011
Curriculum in early childhood education : re-examined, rediscovered, renewed
File, Nancy, Mueller Jennifer J., and Wisneski Debora Basler
2012
Emergent literacy : children's books from 0 to 3
Kümmerling-Meibauer, Bettina
2011
Early childhood care and education in the Asia Pacific Region : moving towards goal 1
Rao, Nirmala, Sun Jin, and Unesco
2010
Gender and Early Learning Environment
Gender and early learning environments
Irby, Beverly J., and Brown Genevieve
2011
Math From Three
Math from three to seven : the story of a mathematical circle for preschoolers
Zvonkin, A. K., and Zeitz Paul
2011
The pre-K debates : current controversies and issues
Zigler, Edward, Gilliam Walter S., and Barnett Steven W.
2011
Learning from young children : research in early childhood music
Burton, Suzanne L., Taggart Cynthia Crump, and the for MENC National Association Music Education(U. S.)
2011
Twelve Best Practices for Early Childhood Education
Twelve best practices for early childhood education : integrating Reggio and other inspired approaches
Lewin-Benham, Ann
2011
Starting with Their Strengths
Starting with their strengths : using the project approach in early childhood special education
Lickey, Deborah C., and Powers Denise J.
2011
Learning to teach in the early years classroom
Blaise, Mindy, and Nuttall J. G.
2011
Introducing Bruner : a guide for practitioners and students in early years education
Smidt, Sandra
2011
Quality in early childhood services : an international perspective
Penn, Helen
2011
Primera infancia : experiencias y políticas públicas en Bolivia : aporte a la educación actual
Yapu, Mario
2010
Games, ideas and activities for early years literacy
Coulson, Gill, and Cousins Lynn
2011
What If All the Kids Are White
What if all the kids are white? Anti-bias multicultural education with young children and families
Derman-Sparks, Louise, Ramsey Patricia G., and Edwards Julie Olsen
2011
Immer beaufsichtigt--immer beschäftigt : Kleinkindererziehung im Kaiserreich im Kontext der Stadt- und Industrieentwicklung
Krieg, Elsbeth
2011
Celebrate Nature
Celebrate nature! : activities for every season
Fishbaugh, Angela Schmidt
2011
Early childhood programs as the doorway to social cohesion : application of Vygotsky's ideas from an East-West perspective
Tuna, Aija, Hayden Jacqueline, and by Association International Step Step
2010
Far away from the tigers : a year in the classroom with internationally adopted children
Katch, Jane
2011
Foundations for teaching excellence : connecting early childhood quality rating, professional development, and competency systems in states
Howes, Carollee, and Pianta Robert C.
2011
Child development in practice : responsive teaching and learning from birth to five
May, Pamela
2011
Investing in kids : early childhood programs and local economic development
Bartik, Timothy J.
2011
ECERS-E : the four curricular subscales extension to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-R)
Sylva, Kathy, Siraj-Blatchford Iram, Taggart Brenda, and quality in the early years Sylva Kathy.Assessing
2011
Seen and heard : children's rights in early childhood education
Hall, Ellen Lynn, and Rudkin Jennifer Kofkin
2011
Kinderculture : the corporate construction of childhood
Steinberg, Shirley R.
2011
Pedagogia crítica da mídia : a teia da mídia-educação nas redes sociais contemporâneas
das Coelho, Maria Graças Pinto
2009
The development of infant education in Ireland, 1838-1948 : epochs and eras
O'Connor, Maura
2010
Early childhood education : history, theory, and practice
Morgan, Harry
2011
The trouble with play
Grieshaber, Susan, and McArdle Felicity
2010
Literacy, power, and the schooled body : learning in time and space
Dixon, Kerryn
2011
Teaching young children in multicultural classrooms : issues, concepts, and strategies
Robles de Meléndez, Wilma J., and Beck Vesna
2010
Understanding behaviour and development in early childhood : a guide to theory and practice
Robinson, Maria
2011
Peer relationships in early childhood education and care
Kernen, Margaret, and Singer Elly
2011
Young investigators : the project approach in the early years
Helm, Judy Harris, and Katz Lilian G.
2011
The thinking child resource book : brain-based learning for the early years foundation stage
Call, Nicola, and Featherstone Sally
2010
The new voices = nuevas voces : guide to cultural & linguistic diversity in early childhood
Castro, Dina Carmela, Ayankoya Betsy, and Kasprzak Christina
2011
Assessing young children in inclusive settings : the blended practices approach
Grisham-Brown, Jennifer, and Pretti-Frontczak Kristie
2011
Ricoeur, identity, and early childhood
Farquhar, Sandy
2010
Early years work-based learning
Farrelly, Penny
2010
Contemporary perspectives on early childhood education
Yelland, Nicola
2010
The quest for quality : promising innovations for early childhood programs
Wesley, Patricia W., and Buysse Virginia
2010
Connecting emergent curriculum and standards in the early childhood classroom : strengthening content and teaching practice
Schwartz, Sydney L., and Copeland Sherry M.
2010
Re-framing literacy : teaching and learning in English and the language arts
Andrews, Richard
2011
Preparing teachers for the early childhood classroom : proven models and key principles
Neuman, Susan B., and Kamil Michael L.
2010
Professionalism in Early Childhood Education and Care
Dalli, Carmen, and Urban Mathias
2010
Early childhood studies : an introduction to the study of children's worlds and children's lives
Parker-Rees, Rod, and Leeson Caroline
2010
Developmentalism in early childhood and middle grades education : critical conversations on readiness and responsiveness
Lee, Kyunghwa, and Vagle Mark D.
2010
Infants and toddlers at work : using Reggio-inspired materials to support brain development
Lewin-Benham, Ann
2010
Contemporary perspectives on language and cultural diversity in early childhood education
Saracho, Olivia N., and Spodek Bernard
2010
The thinking child : brain-based learning for the early years foundation stage
Call, Nicola, and Featherstone Sally
2010
Young children and the environment : early education for sustainability
Davis, Julie M.
2010
Guide to ECD innovations in Africa : showcasing innovative ECD strategies, lessons learned and tools! = Guide des innovations relatives au DPE en Afrique : présentation des stratégies novatrices en DPE, les enseignements tirés et les outils!
for the of in on Development, Association Development Education Africa. Working Group Early Childhood
2009
Outdoor learning in the early years : management and innovation
Bilton, Helen, and play in the early years Bilton Helen.Outdoor
2010
Early childhood curriculum : planning, assessment and implementation
McLachlan, Claire, Fleer Marilyn, and Edwards Susan
2010
Shades of globalization in three early childhood settings : views from India, South Africa, and Canada
Cleghorn, Ailie, and Prochner Laurence Wayne
2010
Hidden History of Head Start
The hidden history of Head Start
Zigler, Edward, and Styfco Sally J.
2010
Fourth African International Conference on Early Childhood Development : from policy to action : expanding investment in ECD for sustainable development : 10-13 November 2009, Dakar, Senegal : conference programme
for the of in on Development, Association Development Education Africa. Working Group Early Childhood
2009
Developing play for the under 3s : the treasure basket and heuristic play
Hughes, Anita M.
2010
Promise of Preschool
The promise of preschool: From Head Start to universal pre-kindergarten
Rose, Elizabeth
2010
Transforming children's spaces : children's and adults' participation in designing learning environments
Clark, Alison
2010
Supporting children's creativity through music, dance, drama and art : creative conversations in the early years
Griffiths, Fleur
2010
A practical guide to early childhood inclusion : effective reflection
Gruenberg, Ann M., and Miller Regina
2011
Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8
Copple, Carol, Bredekamp Sue, and for the of Children National Association Education Young
2009
The boy on the beach : building community through play
Paley, Vivian Gussin
2010
Science in the early years : building firm foundations from birth to five
Brunton, Pat, and Thornton Linda
2010
Early childhood matters : evidence from the effective pre-school and primary education project
Sylva, Kathy
2010
Learning in the making : disposition and design in early education
Carr, Margaret
2009
Making a difference : 10 essential steps to building a preK-3 system
Sullivan-Dudzic, Linda, Gearns Donna K., and Leavell Kelli J.
2010
Working with families of young children with special needs
McWilliam, R. A.
2010
Culture and Child Development in Early Childhood Programs
Culture and child development in early childhood programs: Practices for quality education and care
Howes, Carollee
2010
Essential readings on early literacy
Strickland, Dorothy S., and Association International Reading
2010
View from the Little Chair in the Corner
The view from the little chair in the corner: Improving teacher practice and early childhood learning : (wisdom from an experienced classroom observer)
Bess, Cindy Rzasa
2010
Learning to lead : effective leadership skills for teachers of young children
Sullivan, Debra Ren-Etta
2010
Before they read : teaching language and literacy development through conversations, interactive read-alouds, and listening games
Miller, Cathy Puett
2010
Teaching the 3 Cs : creativity, curiosity, and courtesy : activities that build a foundation for success
Dischler, Patricia A.
2010
Mathematics learning in early childhood : paths toward excellence and equity
Cross, Christopher T., Woods Taniesha A., Schweingruber Heidi A., and on Mathematics National Research Council Committee Early Childhood(U. S.)
2009
Young learners, diverse children : celebrating diversity in early childhood
Gonzalez, Virginia
2009
The early intervention guidebook for families and professionals : partnering for success
Keilty, Bonnie
2010
A history of children's play and play environments : toward a contemporary child-saving movement
Frost, Joe L.
2010
Successful inclusion strategies for early childhood teachers
Simpson, Cynthia G., and Warner Laverne
2010
Vygotsky in action in the early years : the 'key to learning' curriculum
Dolya, Galina
2010
Taking play seriously : children and play in early childhood education-- an exciting challenge
Lillemyr, Ole Fredrik
2009
The Classrooms All Young Children Need
The classrooms all young children need: Lessons in teaching from Vivian Paley
Cooper, Patricia M.
2009
The story in the picture : inquiry and artmaking with young children
Mulcahey, Christine
2009
Bright beginnings for boys : engaging young boys in active literacy
Zambo, Debby, and Brozo William G.
2009
Children's reading and spelling : beyond the first steps
Nunes, Terezinha, and Bryant Peter
2009
Planning for children's play and learning : meeting children's needs in the later stages of the EYFS
Drake, Jane
2009
Understanding the Reggio approach : early years education in practice
Brunton, Pat, Thornton Linda, the approach to your Thornton Linda.Bringing Reggio, and Practice Early Years
2009
Picture this : photography activities for early childhood learning
Entz, Susan
2009
"Race" and early childhood education : an international approach to identity, politics, and pedagogy
MacNaughton, Glenda, and Davis Karina
2009
An introduction to early childhood : a multidisciplinary approach
Waller, Tim
2009
Critical literacy in early childhood education : artful story and the integrated curriculum
Quintero, Elizabeth P.
2009
Forest schools and outdoor learning in the early years
Knight, Sara
2009
A history of early childhood education in Canada, Australia and New Zealand
Prochner, Laurence Wayne
2009
Early childhood education : society and culture
Anning, Angela, Cullen Joy, and Fleer Marilyn
2009
One step forward, two steps back : making change in Early Head Start
Hallock, Patrice W.
2009
Movement and experimentation in young children's learning : Deleuze and Guattari in early childhood education
Olsson, Liselott Mariett
2009
Getting it right from the start : the principal's guide to early childhood education
Kostelnik, Marjorie J., Grady Marilyn L., and of) National Association Elementary School Principals(U. S.
2009
Early childhood identity : construction, culture, & the self
Chen, Rita
2009
The promise of pre-K
National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education. Leadership Symposium(1st: 2007: Washington, D. C.), Pianta Robert C., and Howes Carollee
2009
Early learning of modern foreign languages : processes and outcomes
Nikolov, Marianne
2009
How to handle hard-to-handle preschoolers : a guide for early childhood educators
Appelbaum, Maryln, and Institute Appelbaum Training
2009
Nurturing young children's disposition to learn
Wilford, Sara
2009
We Are All Explorers
We are all explorers : learning and teaching with Reggio principles in urban settings
Scheinfeld, Daniel R., Haigh Karen M., and Scheinfeld Sandra J. P.
2008
The Sandbox Investment
The sandbox investment : the preschool movement and kids-first politics
Kirp, David L.
2007
Enthusiastic and Engaged Learners
Enthusiastic and engaged learners : approaches to learning in the early childhood classroom
Hyson, Marilou
2008
Blocks to Robots
Blocks to Robots: Learning with Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom
Bers, Marina
2008
Intentional Teacher
The intentional teacher : choosing the best strategies for young children's learning
Epstein, Ann S.
2007
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Journals

Childhood Education: Infancy Through Early Adolescence
"Journal of the Association for Childhood Education International"
Early Childhood Today (Scholastic)
"Early Childhood Today has made the transition from print magazine to a more expansive presence online in order to better service early childhood...
Early Education and Development
Early Education and Development [Journal]
Journal of Research in Childhood Education
Journal of Research in Childhood Education

Databases

Education Full Text
Indexes and abstracts articles of English-language periodicals and books on education from 1983 on. Abstracting coverage begins with January 1994....
ERIC
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) from the US Department of Education. Bibliographic database of educational resources including articles...
PsycInfo
Contains citations and summaries of journal articles, book chapters, books, and technical reports in the field of psychology and psychological...
Teachers College Record Books Reviews
Teachers College Record Books Reviews (2006+)

Websites

Association for Childhood Education International
"ACEI is a global community of educators and advocates who unite knowledge, experience, and perspectives in order to exchange information, explore...
Center for Best Practices in Early Childhood
"Our mission is to develop and promote practices designed to improve educational opportunities for all young children. The Center, part of the...
Child Care and Early Education Research Connections
"Child Care and Early Education Research Connections promotes high quality research in child care and early education and the use of that research in...
Doing What Works
"Doing What Works (DWW) is an exciting new website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. DWW is dedicated to helping educators identify and...
Early Childhood and Parenting (ECAP) Collaborative
"The Early Childhood and Parenting Collaborative at the University of Illinois is home to more than a dozen projects focused on the education, care,...
Early Childhood Research Institute on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS)
"The Early Childhood Research Institute on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) is a federally-funded collaborative effort of...
National Institute for Early Education Research
"The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) conducts and communicates research to support high quality, effective, early childhood...
Technology and Young Children
"To lead discussions, share research and information and demonstrate best practices regarding technology so it can be used to benefit children aged 0...