Resources
The K-CDC offers a wealth of education for parents in the areas of child development, early childhood education, parenting techniques, health, safety and nutrition.
One of the most important ways this happens is when parents learn in the classroom alongside the children. Interactions with the children expose parents to a wide range of behaviors and learning styles, immerse parents in the educational philosophy of learning through play, and offer many opportunities to observe and learn from our teachers.
In addition, we gather several times a year for parent in-service opportunities. These might include our parent orientation nights, discussion groups of books, articles, or videos, or a focused workshop.
All of these interactions help form a strong support network of families and friends.
For parents
Tumbling Over the Edge: A Rant for Children’s Play, by Bev Bos
Raising Your Spirited Child, by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
Kids, Parents, and Power Struggles: Winning for a Lifetime, by Mary Sheedy Kurchinka
Playful Parenting, by Lawrence J. Cohen
Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline, by Becky Bailey
I Love You Rituals, by Becky Bailey
Busy But Balanced, by Mimi Doe
Kids Are Worth it!: Giving Your Child The Gift of Inner Discipline, by Barbara Coloroso
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
For helping kids work through their feelings and learn social skills
The Way I Feel, by Janan Cain
When Sophie Gets Angry – Really, Really Angry, by Molly Bang
Hands Are Not For Hitting, by Martine Agassi and Marieka Heinlen
Words Are Not For Hurting, by Elizabeth Verdick and Marieka Heinlen
Germs Are Not For Sharing, by Elizabeth Verdick and Marieka Heinlen
Llama Llama Red Pajama, by Anna Dewdney
Llama Llama Mad at Mama, by Anna Dewdney
Llama Llama Misses Mama, by Anna Dewdney
For kids, to inspire imaginative play and a love of reading
Not a Box, by Antoinette Portis
Christina Katerina & the Box, by Patricia Lee Gauch
I Love You, Stinky Face, by Lisa McCourt
Move over, Rover! , by Karen Beaumont
A Dog Needs A Bone, by Audrey Wood
Mr. Pusskins, by Sam Lloyd
Hiccupatumus, by Aaron Zenz
He Came With the Couch, by David Slonim
Never Take a Shark to the Dentist, by Judi Barrett
Mary Had a Little Lamp, by Bob Staake
Little Hoot, by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Little Oink, by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Little Pea, by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems
Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! by Mo Willems
Knuffle Bunny, by Mo Willems
The “David” books, by David Shannon
The Day the Babies Crawled Away, by Peggy Rathman
Web Links
The Case for Play: How a handful of researchers are trying to save childhood.
http://chronicle.com/article/The-Case-for-Play/126382/
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Child Care Regulation
http://www.dhss.mo.gov/ChildCare/
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Roseville Community Preschool (directed by Bev Bos)
Project Construct