Season by season the year unfolds : a guidebook for developing an intentional culture in early childhood programs / by Ann Pelo

Kit includes accompanying DVD called "Right from the start: a guide to hiring, orienting & supporting teachers for reflective practices"

Values, vision, and daily life -- Nurturing relationship: social and emotional learning -- Partnerships with families -- Anti-bias and social justice education at Hilltop -- Pedagogy in practice: how we develop curriculum -- The practice of written documentation at Hilltop -- Holidays at Hilltop (Book) --

Right from the start: a guide to hiring, orienting & supporting teachers for reflective practices (DVD)

"Season by Season the Year Unfolds guides teachers in understanding how a program's values shape everyday practices with children. Seven sections, each developed with the same format, offer examples of key practices at Hilltop Children's Center Each section includes worksheets and charts for teachers that detail center-wide protocols. There are sample letters to families, sample observation and documentation stories, examples of conflict negotiation and anti-bias practices with children, and a self-assessment in each section. Right from the Start is an interactive multi-media DVD designed to support
administrators in the challenging work of hiring, orienting and supporting teachers to become refective and intentional in their work. Five easy to navigate menus include detailed descriptions of administrative practices, sample documents, Powerpoint presentations, video clips, and readings used to welcome and nurture teachers to grow into their full potential at the Reggio-inspired, internationally recognized Hilltop Children’s Center in Seattle, Washington." --Publisher's website.