A positive, strengths-based leadership system is the key to transforming the quality of early childhood programs. Inspiring Early Childhood Leadership lays out strategies designed to support program leaders in finding new ways to reduce the levels of stress on themselves and their staff, and move into a unified, engaging system for leading with passion, intention, and purpose.

Grounded in current research, the book incorporates decades-old best practices, making the strategies appropriate for leaders of all backgrounds. The book addresses common dilemmas:

• How do I motivate and inspire teachers?
• How can I be the most effective in observing and giving nonjudgmental feedback?
• How can I be more confident in my role as a leader?
• How can I manage my time more effectively?

Author Susan MacDonald's goal is to take leaders past their challenges with a vision of new possibilities so they can ensure a high-quality learning environments, fueled by positive, engaging energy.

20 cards to be used with Connecting Number Rods. 10 addition & 10 subtraction color-coded cards with the answer on the reverse side.

• 25 2-piece puzzles (measures 9 x 3")
• 2 page teacher's guide

A storm is brewing! Help the pigs get home safely while keeping an eye out for the hungry wolf and the flooded lake! Pig Puzzle is a single player logic puzzle played over a series of challenges of increasing difficulty. Each challenge, you will gather the pieces listed and then place them on the map so that you make a continuous path from the pigs to the safety of their homes! 2-4 players.

Skills:

• Focus & Attention
• Visual Perception
• Logic

Contents:

• 60 Challenge Cards
• 4 Game Board Pieces
• 20 Tiles
• Illustrated Rules