The Redleaf Family Child Care Curriculum Developmental Assessment 10 Pack

Specifically developed for family child care providers, this booklet aids caregivers to observe and record a child's growth and development.

Use this assessment tool to record your observations and notes about a child’s development and to track the child’s progress. The assessment is organized by age and developmental domains, from birth through age five (prekindergarten). The milestones in this assessment are the same as the milestones in Redleaf Press’s Family Child Care Curriculum: Teaching through Quality Care. Knowing a child’s current developmental level will help you choose activities in the curriculum that support the child in mastering the next milestone or developmental goal. This assessment record can be used to help organize and document your observations so that you can share them with families. Sold in a pack of ten, you can use one booklet for each child in your home-based family child care (daycare) program.

This leading resource is a specifically designed curriculum for family child-care providers. They will be able to incorporate best practices and activities appropriate for the mixed ages of children in their care. Developmental domains and milestones, learning areas, age-appropriate activities and outcomes, and more are included. It is far more affordable than other family child care curriculum alternatives, and it aligns with Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) requirements around the country. Sharon Woodward is the author of several resources for family child-care providers and holds a degree in social work.

This is a companion to The Redleaf Family Child Care Curriculum Developmental Assessment, Revised Edition, the assessment tool for The Redleaf Family Child Care Curriculum: Teaching through Quality Care, Second Edition, by Sharon Woodward. Sharon is the co-executive director of S&D Instructional Service and has over twenty-five years of experience supporting family child care professionals. She holds a degree in social work.

Intentional teaching begins with focused observations and systematic documentation of children's learning and development. This book is filled with tools and techniques designed to help early childhood educators purposefully observe children, create portfolios with rich documentation, and plan curriculum that supports every child. Discussion questions, observation practice exercises, and reflection assignments are included, as well as DVD with classroom vignettes showcasing observation techniques. Gaye Gronlund is an early childhood education consultant who trains early childhood educators across the country. Marlyn James is an education and early childhood professor.

Making the transition into kindergarten is a significant and exciting milestone in young children's lives. With proper coordination and planning, it can be a smooth process, benefiting children, families, and schools. Is Everybody Ready for Kindergarten? provides early childhood professionals with information and practical advice to help children and their families prepare for the transition and then successfully begin kindergarten. Helpful activities and reproducible checklists and handouts are included.

Helps providers implement proven child-centered curricular practices while meeting early learning standards.

Children deserve to play and learn in safe environments. The earlier children understand safety concepts, the more naturally they will de¬velop the attitudes and respect that lead to lifelong patterns of safe behavior. Support children as they begin to incorporate actions into their lives that make them feel more secure and learn about pedestrian safety, seat belt use, fire and burn prevention, weapons avoidance, poisoning prevention, and tobacco and alcohol awareness. The curriculum includes Overviews of the six safety topics Suggested interest area materials and supports for creating the learning environment Learning objectives and vocabulary words to introduce and use Suggestions for evaluating children’s understanding of each topic More than 30 hands-on classroom activities Family information and take-home activities This book is part of the Growing, Growing Strong series, a whole-health curriculum for children age three though kindergarten. Together, the books provide a complete set of activities and resources to help you support children’s growth and wellness.