Bestseller! Reviewed by both health and early childhood professionals, this basic manual is used by early childhood programs to promote and protect the health and safety of children, staff, and families. Includes sample forms, letters, and checklists and information regarding nutrition, illness, emergencies, and facility maintenance. The 4th edition includes suggested activities for each chapter to support its use in staff training and student courses. Designed in a readily usable format for ease in locating information.

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Families come in all kinds of sizes, shapes, structures, and makeup. This practical book provides strategies on partnering with families to support and enhance the quality of early childhood programs. Strong teacher-family partnerships are key to creating useful, inclusive programs that respect and honor differences in families and individuals, and these easy-to-use strategies provide the basis for working and communicating productively with all kinds of families. Chapters cover an array of relevant topics, from considering authority and communicating through writing to managing conflicts. From Pearson/Merrill.  

Newly revised and updated, this easy-to-use guide is an essential resource for caregivers, teachers, and health professionals seeking to promote healthy behaviors and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Contains helpful reference guides, including new quick reference sheets on prevention and infectious diseases, as well as an expanded section on outbreaks and emergencies. Detailed chapters address infection control measures, immunizations, and inclusion/exclusion criteria. From the American Academy of Pediatrics.

This 2-disc DVD set is an excellent teaching resource for health professionals and program directors. Five topics (National Resources, Making Observations, The Child Care Culture, How to Train Child Care Staff, and Making Health and Safety Improvement Plans) are divided into still more defined and concise segments. The DVD includes an interactive assessment tool and PDF files of relevant forms and other useful resources. From Video Active Productions. 124 min. Also available as a 5-video VHS set (#862).

Adapted from NAEYC's Healthy Young Children and revised in July 2007, this brochure offers tips for program staff and parents on ways to keep children in early childhood programs healthy. Includes practical ways to encourage proper hygiene and handle illnesses.

An excellent resource, packed with expert advice on every aspect of money management, planning, fundraising, financial reporting, cash flow analysis, salary schedules, fee policies, and more. Directors will appreciate this comprehensive guide to one of the most important aspects of center management—money. From Child Care Exchange.

Parent partnerships are an essential factor in every successful early childhood program, and communication is key to developing them. How can you use familiar elements such as newsletters, bulletin boards, parent conferences, and special events most effectively? The answers may surprise you! This comprehensive guide describes proven communication strategies to encourage the involvement of family members. Interactive, hands-on exercises allow you to adapt the principles and practices presented to your program and are uniquely designed to include the whole family unit—not just the parents—as partners both at home and in your setting. Copublished with Redleaf.

18"x24," laminated  

See also Meaningful Movements, 3–5 Years (#4111), and 12 months to 3 years (#4112).

Laminated, 18"x24"

See also Meaningful Movements, Birth–18 months (#4113), and 12 months–3 years (#4112).

Cómo aprendo: Momentos clave del desarrollo infantil típico.

This laminated, Spanish version of this informative poster depicts the milestones of average child development from the child's perspective. Covers motor, language and social skills from infancy to age eight. Dimensions: 18"x24." From Learning ZoneXpress.