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One place to find professional development resources, classroom materials ​and inspiration for your environment

What am I currently reading?...

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reframing my thinking

This book is incredible!  Ann Pelo's writing is inspirational, thought provoking and makes you reflect on what kind of Educator you want to be.
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Overcoming hesitations

Creating a growth mindset and being empowered to continue my work inspiring Educators to be confident in their roles.
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Designing with intent

Reminding myself the importance of curating an environment with meaning and intent for the children, families and myself as the Educator.

"When we treat children's play as seriously as it deserves, we are helping them feel the joy that's to be found in the creative spirit.  It's the things we play with and the people who help us play that make a great difference in our lives."

- Fred Rogers

LIST OF RESOURCES BY TOPIC

Below is a list of resources categorized by topic.  Each section includes books for Educators, books for your classroom, articles, websites, documents, and inspiring photos.  This is a constant work in progress, and I am adding new resources all the time.  My hope is to make it easier for Educators to find the resources they need to enhance their provisions.  
If there is a topic or resource you would like to add, please just contact me!
Please note affiliate links attached
Play

Books


Articles

Play by Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development
The Case of Brain Science and Guided Play from NAEYC
Let the Playing Commence - Community Play Things
Overview of Play by Infants and Young Children Journal
The Importance of Play in Early Childhood by MontGuide

Podcasts

Thriving Children Podcast by Clare Crew
The Early Childhood Nerd

Free Online Courses/Webinars

Children's Perspective on Play from OpenLearn
Facilitating Play in Early Years - Video
Loose Parts

Books

Books for Children

Articles

Theory of Loose Parts - Simon Nicholson
Theory of Loose Parts - Design Methodology by Simon Nicholson
Research Articles on Loose Parts
Loose Parts Play - A Tool Kit

Pod Casts

These links take you to the podcast preview page, will need to listen through iTunes.
Loose Parts Nature Play by Dr. Carla Gull
Child Care Bar & Grill - Loose Parts Episode

Documents

Loose Parts by Schemas by Michelle Thornhill

Inspiration for Environment

Ronnie's Preschool - Loose Parts Pinterest Board
schemas

Books

Children's Books

Many book titles I found from It's All About Stories Blog
Transforming
Positioning
Transporting
Enclosing
Rotation
Enveloping
Trajectory
Connecting
Orientation

Website

Education Scotland NIH

Articles/Blogs

Schemas in Children's Play by Nature Play
There is Schema Play by Diane Kashin
Learning & Development Schema
What is Schema Play by Flying Start Nurseries
Schemas in Children's Play by Early Years Centre
Schemas in Action - Thanet Early Years Project

Documents

Schema Play by Kathy Brodie
Early Years Schemas
SCHEMAS by Glasglow City Council
Loose Parts by Schema by Michelle Thornhill
Schema Theory Resource
Schemas & Nature by Diane Kashin and Beverlie Dietze

Training (Workshops/Courses)

Kathy Brodie - Schema Online Course

Videos

Tammy Lockwood - Umbrella House
The Parenting Junkie - Youtube

Inspiration for Environment

Ronnie's Preschool - Pinterest Schema Board
Tom Bedard - Sand Water Tables Blog
Process Art

Books

Children's Books

Documents

Water Colour Exploration

Blog

Process Art - Merri Cherry
Tinkerlab

Who To Follow?

Creation Space
ART BAR BLOG
Mini Makers Studio

Inspiration

Stimulating Learning with Rachel - Pinterest Board
Ronnie's Preschool - Pinterest Board
sensory Processing

Books

Children's Books

List of Children's Books

Blogs

Our Sensory Journey - Veronica Green
The Autistic Blogger
A Sensory Life - Angie Voss OTR
Actually Autistic Blog List

Websites

STAR Institute
Lemon Lime Adventures
The Sensory Spectrum
Tilt Parenting - Resources

Podcasts

Tilt Parenting

Support Groups for Educators, Parents, or Anyone

Supporting Sensory Needs in the Early Years
Support for Sensory Needs
Outdoor Play

Books

Children's Books

Online Courses/Conferences

Outdoor Play Training by Dietze & Kashin
Children's Outdoor Play & Learning - Spring 2018 Early Years Summit

Blogs/Articles/Websites

Inside Outside Michiana - Dr. Carla Gull
Your Natural Learner by Leah McDermott
Preschoolers' Physical Activity Indoors vs Outdoors

Documents

These documents are all sourced from Scotland, but the information can be applied to other programs.
Taking Learning Outdoors
Building Your Curriculum Outside and In
My World Outdoors

Inspiration for Environment

Ronnie's Preschool - Pinterest Board
Little Pine Learners on Pinterest
Little Learners - Outdoor Play Ideas on Pinterest
Kristine Beeley - Outdoors Pinterest Board
Block Play

Books

Children's Books

Blogs/Articles

Block Play - Play & Playground Encyclopedia
Math in Block Play - Research Article

Documents

Rigorous Block Play
Block Play

Inspiration for Environment

Ronnie's Preschool - Pinterest Board
Stimulating Learning with Rachel - Pinterest Board
Diane Kashin - Blocks Pinterest Board
Nature

Books

Articles / Blogs

Comparison of Preschoolers Physical Activity Indoors vs. Outdoors
Nature Posters

Documents

Nature For All
Social - Emotional Development
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Music & Movement
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