Deb Curtis holds an MA in human development from Pacific Oaks College and has worked as an infant/toddler caregiver, preschool and school age child care teacher, CDA trainer, Head Start education coordinator, college instructor, and assistant director of a child care program. In the last decade Deb has returned to work directly with children, putting into practice the philosophy and vision that she promotes in her extensive travel across North America, Australia, and New Zealand to give presentations and consult with early childhood programs. Deb is a regular writer for Child Care Information Exchange and contributor to other publications.
Art of Awareness, The
How Observation Can Transform Your TeacherAuthor(s): Deb Curtis, Margie Carter (click on the author's name for more titles)
Featuring nine observation study sessions, this book offers ideas, activities and experiences. Chapters cover seven different aspects of children's lives and how to observe them, as well as tips for gathering and preparing documentation.
RRP $69.95
Designs For Living and Learning
Transforming Early Childhood EnvironmentsAuthor(s): Deb Curtis, Margie Carter (click on the author's name for more titles)
Drawing inspiration from a variety of approaches"from Waldorf to Montessori to Reggio to Greenman, Prescott and Olds", the authors outline hundreds of ways to create healthy and inviting physical, social and emotional environments for children in child care. Full-colour photographs of actual early childhood programs demonstrate that the spaces where children learn and grow can be comfortable for children, teachers and parents alike.
RRP $99.95
Learning Together with Young Children
A Curriculum Framework for Reflective TeachersAuthor(s): Deb Curtis, Margie Carter (click on the author's name for more titles)
Learning Together with Young Children will help teachers reflect on their own professional influences and approach to teaching young children. They will learn to use multiple ways - stories, songs, art, and drama - to foster each child's expression of his or her unique developmental journey.
RRP $99.95
Reflecting Children's Lives Second Edition
A Handbook for Planning Child-Centred CurriculumAuthor(s): Deb Curtis, Margie Carter (click on the author's name for more titles)
This book provides inspiration and ideas as you plan an effective, child-centred curriculum with classroom stories, self-assessment activities, practical ideas, and quick checklists throughout. The additional two chapters in this new edition cover child-centred guidance and school readiness.
RRP $78.95
Visionary Director, The 2nd Edition
A Handbook for Dreaming, Organising, and Improvising in Your CentreAuthor(s): Deb Curtis, Margie Carter (click on the author's name for more titles)
Thoroughly revised to reflect current best practice, the second edition of The Visionary Director offers a concrete framework for organising your ideas and work as well as principles, strategies and self-directed activities to support your vision for building a strong learning community for your staff members and the children in their care.
RRP $99.95
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