​Educator Resources

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

Professional Development

Find the best books, websites, & articles on many topics.

Classroom Materials

Recommendations of materials to add to your learning environments.

Inspiration

Intentionally curated resources to enhance your environment, the
​Third Teacher

What am I currently reading?...

Third Teacher

Setting Goals, Creating Wish Lists,
​& getting inspiration for our next space!

Individaul Needs

Understanding the many "enthusiasms"
​and there power to support our son. 

Humbled & Inspired

Reflecting on the work of Mr. Rogers and how his show impacted my childhood and presently as an ECE.

resources to inspire & support you in your role


"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
Loose Parts
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

Articles/Blogs

Documents

Training (Workshops/Courses)

Videos

Tammy Lockwood - Umbrella House
The Parenting Junkie - Youtube

Inspiration for Environment

Process Art
sensory Processing
Outdoor Play
Block Play
Nature
Social - Emotional Development
Music & Movement

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