Jeff A. Johnson has more than 18 years of child care experience. A former director of a child care center, Jeff Johnson became a Family Child Care Provider in 2003 with his wife, Tasha. Their program focuses on emergent learning in a play based environment. According to Jeff, "The best thing about our program is the great kids we get to work with each day. Our days are spent with laughs, conversation, play, exploration, discoveries, and fun. We enjoy creating an environment conducive to 'light bulb moments'—you know, the moments where kids grasp new ideas. It is wonderful to get to see them rediscover the world." Jeff travels around the country presenting on topics such as combating stress and burnout in family child care and inexpensive, easy-to-make toys that promote learning.
Babies in the Rain
Promoting Play, Exploration, and Discovery with Infants and ToddlersAuthor(s): Jeff A Johnson (click on the author's name for more titles)
Babies in the Rain explains the theories behind the best practices for infant and toddler care as well as preferred methods for doing so. In a personable, humorous voice, Jeff Johnson shares his own stories about the amazing ways infants and toddlers learn.
RRP $35.95
Do-It-Yourself Early Learning
Easy and Fun Activities and Toysfrom Everyday Home CenterMaterialsAuthor(s): Jeff A Johnson, Tasha A Johnson (click on the author's name for more titles)
With Do-It-Yourself Early Learning, you can create toys that help children become more confident, stretch their intellect, and encourage play and exploration-all with materials easily found at your local hardware store or home centre.
RRP $44.95
Everyday Early Learning
Easy and Fun Activities and Toys Made from Stuff You Can Find Around the HouseAuthor(s): Jeff A Johnson, Tasha A Johnson (click on the author's name for more titles)
Child care providers in all settings can count on the creative inspiration in Everyday Early Learning for projects with minimal cost and effort. A scale of one to three, ranging from "no construction" to "easy but not effortless" to "worth the work," rates the required effort and exertion.
RRP $44.95
Finding Your Smile Again
A Child Care Professional's Guide to Reducing Stress and Avoiding BurnoutAuthor(s): Jeff A Johnson, Tasha A Johnson (click on the author's name for more titles)
An estimated 30 to 40 percent of all child care providers leave their profession - often due to burnout. Jeff Johnson, a former centre director and currently a family child care provider, has written the first book of its kind: a practical book by and for early childhood professionals that addresses the unique factors and causes of stress and burnout, whether you?re a preschool teacher or a family child care provider.
RRP $33.95
Keeping Your Smile
Caring for Children with Joy, Love, and IntentionAuthor(s): Jeff A Johnson (click on the author's name for more titles)
A resource to help you manage stress, tension, or anxiety before burnout becomes an obstacle in your daily interactions with children. It offers strategies, activities, tips, and tools to help you work with children with passion and includes profiles of several professionals who have experienced burnout and survived to become stronger, better care providers.
RRP $40.95
Let Them Play
An Early Learning CurriculumAuthor(s): Jeff A Johnson (click on the author's name for more titles)
This (un)curriculum is all about fostering children's play, trusting children as capable and engaged learners, and leaving behind boxed curriculums and prescribed activities. Filled with information on the guiding principles that make up an (un)curriculum, learning experience ideas, and suggestions for building strong emotional and engaging physical environments,
RRP $78.95
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