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Follow the child’s interests.
Prepare the environment.
Let the child lead the learning.
The New Approach to Early Childhood Education is a practical child-led, play-based method for preschool teachers, caregivers, and families. It begins by observing what interests the child and preparing environments that allow the child-led play to continue and grow.
The Six-Step Process shows adults how to welcome the child, introduce new ideas through Story or Circle Time, prepare the environment, observe and document using ODE, bring meaningful observations together in the Child’s Learning and Skills Diary, and expand play materials as the child’s interests develop.
The 7 Senses and Reference Guides help adults recognize possible reading, writing, mathematics, science, social, physical, and life skills already appearing in play.
This simple approach can be used in preschool classrooms, childcare programs, homeschool settings, and at home.
THE NEW APPROACH TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL GUIDEBOOK SERIES
These practical guidebooks explain how to create child-led, play-based learning environments in classrooms, homes, childcare programs, and community settings.
The series covers:
✔ Understanding The New Approach to ECE.
✔ Expanding Children's Interests Through Play.
✔ Designing Play-Based Learning Environments.
✔ Learning Environments for Different Age Groups.
✔ Supporting Today's Children Learning Environments.
📘 Available in Printed Softcover Book.
START HERE: FREE TRAINING INTRODUCTION
A Practical Introduction to The New Approach
Most classrooms do not always reflect how young children naturally learn.
This free training introduces the principles behind The New Approach to Early Childhood Education and explains the practical Six-Step Method used to support children's interests through play, observation, and thoughtfully prepared learning environments.
You will discover how the complete course can help you apply these ideas in classrooms, homes, childcare programs, and community settings.
✅ Practical classroom strategies.
✅ Introduction to the Six-Step Method.
✅ Examples from real learning environments.
✅ Designed for immediate use.
THE SIX-STEP TEACHING MODEL STORYBOOK SERIES
Learning Through Story and Play
Children enjoy the story while adults see each step of the teaching method unfold naturally throughout the day.
Each story follows one step of the Six-Step Teaching Model as it naturally unfolds during a child's day. While children enjoy the characters and story, teachers, parents, grandparents, and caregivers see how thoughtful interactions, prepared learning environments, and everyday conversations support children's interests through child-led, play-based learning.
Together, the six storybooks demonstrate the complete teaching model, from welcoming children into the classroom to observing their interests, documenting development, and thoughtfully expanding learning through meaningful play. Each story shows how everyday moments become opportunities for learning.
The series follows the complete six step teaching model:
✔ Step 1 - Meet and Greet.
✔ Step 2 - Story or Circle Time.
✔ Step 3 - Set Up the Environment.
✔ Step 4 - Observe and Document.
✔ Step 5 - Child's Skills Diary.
✔ Step 6 - Expand the Child's Interests.
📘 Available in Printed Softcover Book.
THE 3Rs STORYBOOK LIBRARY SERIES
Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic Through Story and Child-Led Play.
The 3Rs Storybook Library brings The New Approach to Early Childhood Education to life through engaging children's stories. Each pair of books introduces why reading, writing, or arithmetic matters through a story, followed by a companion book that helps adults create play-based environments where those skills naturally develop.
The series includes:
✔ Reading Through Story and Play.
✔ Writing Through Story and Play.
✔ Arithmetic Through Story and Play.
✔ Child-led learning.
✔ Prepared learning environments.
✔ Meaningful adult-child conversations.
📘 Available in Printed Softcover Book.
PRACTICAL OBSERVATION & DOCUMENTATION TOOL
TEACHER RECORD BOOK:
Designed for preschool teachers, daycare educators, and caregivers using child-led, play-based learning.
This practical record book provides a simple, organized way to document children's observations, interests, emerging skills, and meaningful learning opportunities.
The Teacher Record Book helps you:
✔ Recording observations during child-led play.
✔ Identifying interests, strengths, and emerging skills.
✔ Step 4: Observe and Document.
✔ Step 5: Child's Skills Diary.
✔ Step 6: Expand the Child’s Interests.
✔ Planning meaningful learning opportunities.
📘 Available in Printed Softcover Book.
NEW APPROACH TO ECE COMPANION GUIDE
A New Approach to
Early Childhood Education
A practical companion that helps adults quickly recognize children's interests, choose meaningful materials, and confidently expand learning through play.
This practical companion helps adults recognize children's interests and use them to guide meaningful, child-led learning.
Using a simple three-step process, it explains how to observe children's interests, prepare engaging environments, and thoughtfully expand learning through play.
Perfect for parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers wanting practical guidance when supporting children.
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