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EDU20 2020 CATALOG Table of Contents NEW RELEASES .................................. 3–5 PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES Classroom Environments..................... 6–9 Classroom Management ...................10–11 Supporting Families ................................ 12 DLL/ELL/Diversity .............................13–14 Special Needs and Inclusion ............15–17 At Gryphon House, we believe that early care and education Health and Safety ............................. 18–20 are vital to the heartbeat of our nation. Now, more than ever, Program Administration....................21–23 as we reimagine our work and discover new ways to deliver Mentoring & Coaching ......................24–25 safe, reliable care and high-quality learning environments for Lesson Planning................................ 26–34 young learners, we salute your creativity and dedication to serving the children and families. CONTENT AREAS STEAM............................................... 35–36 The need for young children to engage in open-ended Science ..............................................37–41 play that is rich with experiences to pique curiosity and Technology...............................................42 wonder remains unchanged. What has changed is the world in which children are growing up. While much is still Block Play ..........................................43–44 unknown, we’re not starting from scratch as we navigate Math................................................... 45–47 these unprecedented circumstances. We know that safe, Literacy ..............................................48–52 consistent, predictable, and nurturing environments promote Art ...................................................... 53–57 healing. We know that partnering with families promotes Music .................................................58–61 healing. We know that building bonds—between teacher and Outdoor Learning.............................. 62–64 child, child and parent, friend and friend—promotes healing. Movement & Play .............................. 65–70 And we know that adult wellness promotes healing. You will ƒPFVJGUGũGXGTITGGPŪDGUVRTCEVKEGUUWRRQTVGFD[VJGNCVGUV CHILD DEVELOPMENT research, echoed throughout our publications. Social/Emotional ...............................71–76 As we move forward together, we invite you to help us Cognitive.............................................77–79 continue to connect theory and best practice for caregivers Infant/Toddler ..................................80–83 at all levels of experience. We welcome your suggestions for quality resources and your insights into the future of FEATURED COLLECTIONS high-quality care and early education. Feel free to send your For Parents ........................................84–86 feedback to [email protected]. We are honored to enrich the lives of young children with you! 4WIJW+TWR ............................................. 87–88 .SIJ] ....................................................... 87–90 Sincerely, 5WTKJXXNTSFQ1JFWSNSL .................................91 Jennifer Lewis )ZJYTYMJUTXXNGQJUWTTܪSLJWWTWXNSYMNXHFYFQTLFSIܫZHYZFYNTSXNSRFWPJY HTXYXYNYQJXUWNHJXFSIIJXHWNUYNTSXRF^GJXZGOJHYYTHMFSLJ\NYMTZYSTYNHJ 4 EASY 1 2 3 4 ONLINE PHONE MAIL FAX WAYS gryphonhouse.com 1-800-638-0928 Gryphon House, Inc. 1-877-638-7576 TO [email protected] 336-712-3490 P.O. Box 10 See order form on pages 87-88 Purchase orders accepted. 6848 Leon’s Way ORDER Lewisville, NC 27023 See order form on pages 87-88 NEW RELEASES A B CCreatereate NNurturingurturing aandnd SSafeafe LLearningearning EEnvironmentsnvironments MMakeake PProfessionalrofessional LLearningearning MoreMore Meaningful—Meaningful— fforor AllAll ChildrenChildren WWithoutithout thethe SlideSlide Deck!Deck! Sometimes misbehavior isn’t what it seems. Many children come to care Professional development is important, but early childhood with early signs of mental- or behavioral-health issues. Early childhood professionals get just as bored, worn out, and disengaged from learning professionals are often the first to notice that something is different. as their younger counterparts do. But while pre-K and K–12 classroom How Can I Help? is a practical guide that helps educators first identify issues learning continues to evolve and improve, adult learners are often left and then create nurturing, safe, and successful learning environments to set by the wayside! There must be a better way. Lose the Lecture brings up all children for success. Learn how to: administrators, coaches, and facilitators a new approach to professional • Promote mental health for all children in your care development and adult learning that focuses on the learners—how they • Identify signs of behavioral-health issues in children and family members think, what they need, and what motivates them to grow. Learn how to: • Support children who have specific behavioral-health difficulties • Teach adult learners in the ways they learn best • Work with the families of children with behavioral-health challenges • Facilitate meaningful group learning • Engage participants in honest communication and reflection How Can I Help? Lose the Lecture A Teacher’s Guide to Early Childhood Behavioral Health Engaging Approaches to Early Childhood Professional Learning Ginger Welch, PhD Teresa A. Byington, PhD Item # 15960 | US $19.95 | PB, 7 x 10, 136 pp. | ebook Item # e15960 Item # 15954 | US $29.95 | PB, 8.5 x 11, 224 pp. | ebook Item # e15954 A BC D C D DiscoverDiD scover an InspInspirationalirational ApApproachproao ch to LeaderLeadershipship EnhanceEnhance LeLearningarning wwithith InIntentionaltentional In a complex anda changing landscape of scarce funding, high turnover rates, and diffedifferingering views about priorities, the early childhood profession You may know classroom environments are a complexomplex interaction off needs an anchanchor.hor. The Whole LeadershiLeadershipp FFramework,ramework, developeddeveloped byby thethe physical elements, includinginclluding sensory components, design and organization,organnization, McCormick CenterCeenter for Early Childhood Leadership, helps early childhood aesthetics, nurturingnurturing attributes,atttributes, andand pedagogicalpedagogical resources. DidDid youyou know professionals inspire their staffs’ collaboration, creativity, and ethical these elements are prprovenooven to work together to improve early learning,learningg, self- commitment. Learn how to: efficacy and higher-orderhigher-ordder thinking skills, and ultimately to achieve betterbeetter • Develop foundationalfounndational leadership attributes and competencies child outcomes? RoomRoom to Learn presents the Assessing the Pillars off the • Use bothoth dayday-to-dayy-to-day management and long-range leadership skillsskills Physical Environment forf Academic Learning (APPEAL) environmentalenvironmenttal • Encourage familyy engagementengagement rating scale, a valid anandd reliable tool developed to show you how to get the • Advocate for children and familieses in youryour communitycommunity most out of your classroomclassrroom environment. Use this practical guide to: • Create student-centered, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate learning opportunities • Encourage positive learning interactions through room arrangement • Facilitate discovery and active engagement through learning centers • Help children take ownership of their learning and work together in collaborative, project-based learning and problem solving Building on Whole Leadership Room to Learn Energizing and Strengthening Your Early Childhood Program Elementary Classrooms Designed for Interactive Explorations Marie Masterson, PhD | Michael Abel, PhD | Teri Talan, EdD, JD | Jill Bella, EdD Pam Evanshen, EdD | Janet Faulk, EdD Item # 15956 | US $29.95 | PB, 8.5 x 11, 200 pp. | ebook Item # e15956 Item # 15951 | US $39.95 | PB, 8.5 x 11, 176 pp. | ebook Item # e15951 3 NEW RELEASES A B EExplorexplore NNewew WaysWays toto EEngagengage aandnd MMotivateotivate TTeachers.eachers. FFindind YYourour WWayay ttoo aann EEnhancednhanced CCareer.areer. A GGrowthrowth CultureCulture SStartstarts WWithith You.You. BBuilduild YourYour Community!Community! When your staff feels supported and empowered to grow and develop Communities of practice are an age-old phenomenon representing their skills, your program and the children will thrive. Inspiring Professional teamwork. Whether it’s researchers developing treatments for a disease Growth, the follow-up to Inspiring Early Childhood Leadership, addresses or educators sharing best practices to enhance early childhood learning, the need for offering nurturing and empowering professional development. communities of practice are about connection and shared purpose. Growing This book provides leaders with a framework to create a system that Together will help you define, create, and promote a community of practice supports teachers throughout their careers. Acquire, evolve, and master new to foster collaborative problem solving and enhance professional learning leadership skills: experiences. You will learn key strategies and techniques to help you: • Gain confidence in your leadership role • Develop a shared vision and structure • Find effective ways to work with challenging staff members • Leverage tools to invite members and build a community • Cultivate collaboration, growth, and collective goal setting • Build member engagement and investment • Facilitate meaningful professional development • Master facilitation strategies for ongoing professional learning