Early Childhood Educators
From the ONCDC Blog
I thoroughly enjoy how the author weaves the story into understanding the details of human sensory systems. The Out of Sync Child is a helpful tool for thinking about some of the behaviors that seem inexplicable to parents and teachers. The book provides so many helpful suggestions for how to support children to have sensory…
Just as the title states, “Learning Together with Young Children” is a curriculum framework for reflective teachers. Deb Curtis and Margie Carter beautifully outline a reflective framework that support teachers to practice intention, reflective, authentic, project based teaching in their classroom. Though not specifically “Reggio inspired” much of the writing in “Learning Together with Young…
When I was first introduced to the Circle of Security, I was immediately drawn to its simplicity and profound impact on the way we think about parenting. “Raising A Secure Child” is a quick and easy way to dive deep into reflecting on your parenting and how to support security in your child. The authors…
Alison Gopnik has written a few books about her research into child development and children’s brains. Her third widely popular book “The Gardener and the Carpenter” dives into deep ideas about what it means to be a parent and the paradoxes of love and learning. Gopnik’s reflections on childhood are inspiring and challenging for parents…
This is the go to book for those who are interested in studying the Schools of Reggio Emilia. Unfortunately that means it is quite long, dense, and philosophical. It is not an easy read with more than 400 pages each of which could be studied for more than a month expect this to be a…
It is hard to find books that authentically represent the reggio approach while providing useful information about how it may be adapted for your setting. This is even more challenging for programs serving children infants.“Bambini” offers a number of reflections on the practices of the schools of Reggio Emilia that can help teachers and administrators…
“No-Drama Discipline” is a great read. Some of the wording is different than what we use at Our Neighborhood but the ideas are very respectful and the brain research backing up this more peaceful approach is clearly explained. The book is funny and quick with lots of practical advice for parents. You won’t come away…
Brene Brown is definitely on our list of favorite authors and she continues to change the world with her writing. The best thing about “Rising Strong” is that it accepts that people are fallible and everyone will make mistakes and then teaches the reader how to work though and learn from their struggles. This work…
The best resource for a growing family. First time parents are taking in a lot of information to prepare for their new role and it will still always throw you for a loop. No matter if your first born was easy, challenging, in a groove or out of control adding a sibling will always be…
Mindsight is a great book for those looking for a deeper looking into how our brains work. Daniel Siegel provides insights and tools to better understand the brain and promote emotional wellness. Though this isn’t specifically for parents it is a great life book and so we recommend it for parents, educators, and all leaders!