An ecosystem where early childhood Jewish educators and leaders learn and grow. A place to find free webinars for ECE Directors and classroom educators. They also offer national communities of practice on a variety of topics for educators across the country.
Free webinar recordings focused on a wide variety of topics can be found on The Orchard’s resource page.
Growing network of practitioner activists passionate about and realizing the incredible potential of the early childhood years for children, families, educators, and communities. Webinars and resources for educators.
Facebook group, The Paradigm Project Hub is an active place for questions, discussion and inspiration.
The Sheva Center is an innovative approach to early childhood education, empowering teachers and directors, and positioning JCC early childhood education centers as centers of excellence.
A virtual gathering place for educators around the globe to connect, find and share resources, network around best practices, and discover opportunities for professional growth. The Portal includes educational resources from hundreds of organizations as well as contributions by individual educators.
Early Childhood Educators of Reform Judaism (ECE-RJ) is committed to serving early childhood educators and leaders in congregational settings. We believe in elevating the professional self of our members through education, networking, and collaboration
Jewish LearningWorks elevates the field of Jewish education by nurturing educators, inspiring innovation and promoting Jewish literacy.
The Efshar Project focuses on improving quality in Jewish Early Childhood Education and serves 11 ECE centers throughout Denver and Boulder, Colorado.
PJ Library seeks to engage Jewish families with children from birth through 8 years with Jewish ideas and conversations through the introduction of books, music, and other media. PJ Library aims to enhance Jewish identity, increase engagement with Jewish life and community, and build a more vibrant Jewish community.
The K’ilu Company The K’ilu Company sparks Jewish discovery through immersive theater and imaginative play. We create at-home kits, live programs, and educator trainings that bring Jewish tradition to life.
Gain the knowledge and skills to elevate Jewish early childhood education settings at American Jewish University’s School for Jewish Education and Leadership. American Jewish University offers B.A. Completion Degrees, MAEd is Early Childhood education, E.D.D. in Early Childhood Educational Leadership and ECE Certificate programs.
The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) improves the learning and development of young children by producing and communicating knowledge that transforms policy and practice.
Listening to and advocating for children, families, and early childhood Jewish education.
Professional membership organization that works to promote high quality learning for all young children birth to age 8.
To ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. ZERO TO THREE envisions a society that has the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential.
Founded in 1999, the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE) is the national leader in early care and education workforce research and policy.
Adapting with Anna Hartman
A candid conversation between David Bryfman, CEO at the Jewish Education Project, about Jewish Early Childhood Education
No One is Coming to Save Us
No One Is Coming to Save Us, from Lemonada Media, is a podcast covering America’s childcare crisis and the people of all ages who are crushed by it. Access to early education and care determines a kid’s future. Gloria Riviera examines what’s broken in the system and how we can work together to fix it. Presented by Neighborhood Villages.
Creating a Culture of Reflective Practice: The Role of Pedagogical Leadership in Early Childhood Programs
by Anne Marie Coughlin, Lorrie Baird, Deb Curtis
The Visionary Director, Third Edition: A Handbook for Dreaming, Organizing, and Improvising in Your Center 3rd Edition
by Margie Carter, Luz Maria Casio, Deb Curtis
Roots and Wings: Affirming Culture and Preventing Bias in Early Childhood
by Stacey York (Author)
Bless Our Workforce: Changing the Way We Manage Our People
by Mark S. Young
Awakened to Reggio with Sandy Lanes
The Reflective Teacher Podcast
Janet Lansbury's Unruffled
That Early Childhood Nerd
Bringing Reggio Emilia Home: An Innovative Approach to Early Childhood Education
by Louise Boyd Cadwell Loose Parts 2: Inspiring Play with Infants and Toddlers
Constructivism Across the Curriculum in Early Childhood Classrooms: Big Ideas As Inspiration
by Christine Chaille
Children's Lively Minds: Schema Theory Made Visible
by Deb Curtis, Nadia Jaboneta
Designs for Living and Learning, Second Edition: Transforming Early Childhood Environments
By Deb Curtis and Magie Cater
Inspiring Spaces for Young Children
by Jessica DeViney, Sandra Duncan, Sara Harris, Mary Ann Rody, Lois Rosenberry
Jewish Every Day
by Maxine Segal Handelman
Let There Be Play: Bringing the Bible to Life with Young Children
by Jonathan Shmidt Chapman
Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children
by Lisa Daly, Miriam Beloglovsky, Jenna Daly
Loose Parts 2: Inspiring Play with Infants and Toddlers
by Miriam Beloglovsky (Author), Lisa Daly (Author), Janet Gonzalez-Mena (Foreword)
Nature Preschools and Forest Kindergartens: The Handbook for Outdoor Learning
by David Sobel, Patti Bailie, Ken Finch, Erin Kenny, Ann Stires
Play The Forest School Way: Woodland Games and Crafts for Adventurous Kids
by Jane Worroll, Peter Houghton
Power and Emotion in Infant-Toddler Day Care
by Robin Lynn Leavitt
Reflecting in Communities of Practice: A Workbook for Early Childhood Educators
by Deb Curtis (Author), Debbie Lebo (Author), Wendy C.M. Cividanes (Author), Margie Carter (Author)
The Hundred Languages of Children: The Reggio Emilia Experience in Transformation Edited
by Carolyn Edwards, Lella Gandini and George Forma
The Language of Art: Inquiry-Based Studio Practices in Early Childhood Settings
By Ann Pelo
The Read-Aloud Handbook: Seventh Edition
by Jim Trelease
Transforming Your Outdoor Early Learning Environment
by Lisa Daly
What’s Jewish about Butterflies
by Maxine Segal Handelman and Deborah L. Schein
Working in the Reggio Way: A Beginner's Guide for American Teachers
by Julianne P. Wurm (Author), Celia Genishi (Foreword)
Teaching Beyond the Square
works to advance developmentally appropriate best practices which are more playful, effective, engaging and equitable. Teaching Beyond the Square is unlocking the educational mindset through the opportunity of play and helping children… think outside the box.
NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
Resources and Book
The HighScope Preschool Curriculum
is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum carefully designed to provide a rich academic foundation and foster child creativity, confidence, and
Exchange Press
Exchange Press is committed to supporting early childhood professionals worldwide in their efforts to craft early childhood environments where adults and children thrive – environments that foster friendship, curiosity, self-esteem, joy, and respect; where the talents of all are fully challenged and justly rewarded.
Community Playthings Resources
free staff development tools for early childhood educators and administrators. Learn how the classroom environment can best benefit children.
Fairy Dust Teaching
Fairy Dust Teaching strives to curate new ideas, strategies, and resources for early childhood educators. Trainings and resources for early childhood educators.
Making Art Together
The blog of the art studio at the Eric Carle Museum. The Art Studio facilitates creative projects for all ages. Join them as they share materials, ideas, and reflections.
Rusty Keeler
Natural playscape design, outdoor play adventures, online courses, workshops.
Teacher Tom
Blog on a variety of topics in Early Childhood Education. Teacher Tom is a preschool teacher, blogger, speaker, artist, and the author of Teacher Tom’s First Book from the Seattle Washington area. After nearly 20 years as the preschool teacher at the Woodland Park Cooperative School teaching children from 2-5, he works to help make high-quality, play-based preschool education a possibility for children everywhere.