Resources
Resources
Below you will find a number of books and articles that will help you understand the basis for many of our school’s practices.
Books
How to Generate Values in Young Children – Sue Spayth Riley
ODS Curriculum Guide; Pathways to Learning (this may be purchased at The Open Door School in Charlotte)
Last Child in the Woods – Richard Louv
Play – The Foundation that Supports the House of Higher Learning – Lisa Murphy
How to Talk to Children So They Will Listen and Listen So They Will Talk – Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
Punished by Rewards: the Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A’s, Praise, and Other Bribes – Alfie Kohn
How Children Learn – John Holt
Positive Discipline – Jane Nelsen
Articles
Five Reasons to Stop Saying “Good Job” – Alfie Kohn
Health and Safety – Have you heard the latest? Thoughts on outdoor play.
Play, naturally: A review of children’s natural play – Stuart Lester & Martin Maudsley
The Worksheet Dilemma: Benefits of a Play-Based Curriculum – Sue Grossman
Play Again: What are the consequences of a childhood removed from nature?
How to spot a high quality play-based pre-school
Kindness and Firmness at the Same Time – Jane Nelson
Teaching academics in preschool & kindergarten – Susan R. Johnson
Principles of Learning – Aletha Solter
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