Newsletter

June 2008

Welcome to our June 2008 FREE e-newsletter, Pademelon Notes.

Dear Early Childhood Practitioner,

In this issue of Pademelon Notes we would like to introduce you to several exciting new upcoming titles, as well as news on the recent Working Forum in New Zealand, reviews and information about popular titles.

Policy Development in Early Childhood Settings — Publication delayed
We are most excited about the upcoming release of our long awaited title, Policy Development in Early Childhood Settings, by Leanne Gibbs and published by Pademelon Press. Unfortunately this title has taken longer than expected due to technical difficulties. Thank you for your patient and understanding as we try to make sure that the information is as up-to-date and accurate as possible. Click here

UK author — Claire Warden
Pademelon Press are now distributing nine titles by UK author Claire Warden, five of which are teacher resource and the others a series of books that help teachers to encourage children to appreciate their environment through both macro and micro observation. All of these books are both beautifully presented and practical. They are available now and can be purchased through the bookstores listed on our website. Click here for details of Claire Warden’s books.

Claire Warden will be speaking at the C & K Conference in May 2008 via video link and is a key note speaker at the Working Forum on Nature in July in Nebraska USA. In August, Claire Warden will be in Australia visiting WA, NSW and possibly other states. More details of her visit will be in our next E-Newsletter.

Working Forum for Teacher Educators
The Working Forum for Teacher Educators was held in Auckland, New Zealand on April 30th – May 2nd, 2008 and of great benefit to those who were fortunate enough to attend. For a review Click here.

Working Forum on Nature Education
New Tools for Connecting the World's Children with Nature
Nebraska, USA
July 21 - 23, 2008

Children in today's world are being adversely affected by their diminishing connection with the natural world. This year 280 delegates from a wide range of professions from six continents will gather at Arbor Day Farm, Nebraska City, Nebraska USA, to share ideas on how we can reconnect children around the world with nature. Click here for details

The Nature Action Collaborative for Children (NACC) was an organization developed with the support of the World Forum Foundation. They were instrumental in initiating and organizing the initial Working Forum on Nature in 2006.

Today over 1,000 architects, community planners, early childhood educators, engineers, environmental educators, environmental activists, health specialists, and landscape architects from six continents are members of NACC and are busy preparing for this years Working Forum on Nature If you would like to know more about NACC Click here

To find out more information on membership or to become a member Click here

Book Review
Our “Book Review” segment for this edition is a collection of review on some of Claire Warden’s books Talking and Thinking Floorbooks Click here, Potential of a Puddle Click here, and Nurture Through Nature Click here. Our reviewer is Helen Inglis, an experienced early childhood educator and advisor.

Author Interview
Our “Author Interview” is with Joy Lubawy. Joy is the author of a number of books on early childhood education, an educator, and speaks at many conferences throughout Australia. She is at present working on her newest title to be published by Pademelon Press, Visions of Creativity. Helen Inglis talks with Joy Lubawy about her long involvement with the early childhood profession. Click here

Upcoming Book — Visions of Creativity in Early Childhood- Connecting Theory, Practice and Reflection
Visions of Creativity by Joy Lubawy is a unique Australian publication that brings together the elements of curriculum, documentation, creativity and imagination in a practical and useful manner. Look out for more details on this title in our next E-newsletter.

Early Childhood Australia Biennial Conference
Friday 3rd of October to Monday 6th of October 2008 at the National Convention Centre, Canberrra. Click here

In conclusion
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Bye for now.

Rodney Kenner and your friends at Pademelon Press.