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May/June 2013 Issue #211
 For the safety and security of students, a new clip-on ID called PASS-ID has been developed for field trips. Inexpensive and secure, PASS-ID is 1.5" x 4" diecut cardstock with slots near each end for folding in-half (double thickness) to conceal the name and personal data. Provided as 4" x 6" sheets (4 tags/sheet) that can be laser/inkjet printed on the front/back, the front can identify the field trip/ event and the student's name or contact info can be written inside of the folded tag. The tag attaches to clothing like a 'paperclip,' sliding over an edge of the garment (collar, lapel, etc.). With a narrow V-groove, the further on the garment it is pressed, the more securely it attaches. For samples, contact: Badgetec at (877) 403-7797 or www.badgeteconline.com.. |  Focused Observations: How to Observe Young Children for Assessment and Curriculum Planning, Second Edition by authors Gaye Gronlund and Marlyn James. Intentional teaching begins with focused observations and systematic documentation of children's learning and development. This book explains why observation is one of the best methods to get to know each child well, track progress, and plan individualized curriculum. It also provides tools and techniques to help you strengthen your observations, document in time- efficient ways, create portfolios with rich documentation, and support each child. You will also learn how to share your findings with families and grow as an observer through review and reflection activities. Softbound, 256 pages with CD- ROM. Retail: $69.95. Age focus: 2-6. ISBN 978- 1- 60554- 106- 8. For more information, contact Redleaf Press: www.redleafpress.org or call (800) 423- 8309. |
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 The Jonti-Craft Changing Table allows child care providers to change young children's diapers and clothes with comfort and safety. The extra deep plastic rails exceed recommended safety standards and an included comfy changing pad makes it easy to change young children's diapers and clothes. Lockable sliding doors conceal ample storage space for supplies - one side with a fixed shelf, the other side with an open area for taller items like a waste basket - keeping your space clean and organized. The changing table also meets ITERS and National Health and Safety Performance Standards. For more information, please contact Jonti-Craft by phone: (800) 543-4149 or visit: www.jonti-craft.com. |
March/April 2013 Issue #210
| BCI Burke introduced Intensity 2 - 5, the newest fitness play complex designed to promote the development and growth of children ages 2 - 5. It combines the five essential development areas of physical, cognitive, sensory/motor, emotional/social and language to enhance the benefits of play for children on the playground. This new action-based design allows young players to play safely and provides a clear line of sight for parents, teachers, and supervisors to keep an eye on their little ones. Intensity 2 - 5 combines Burke's legendary Burke Built quality with its Total Cost of Ownership Package. It also includes an unmatched Generations Warranty. Visit www.bciburke.com/getintensity/. |  MyBus by Thomas Built Buses is a Multi-Function School Activity Bus (MFSAB), designed to safely and cost-effectively transport up to 30 children, making it an excellent choice for your child care facility's transportation needs. With easy-to-reach driver controls similar to those in a van, it is comfortable, compact, and easy to maneuver. Safer than passenger vans, MyBus is an MFSAB that meets the same Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards as school buses, except it is not required to have stop arms or traffic control lights and, in most states, is not required to be yellow. MyBus is built with sturdy steel roll cages to better withstand a rollover, emergency exits and rugged body construction for side impact protection. It's easy to see why MyBus is the right choice to keep your passengers safe. Find out more at www.mybus.com. |
 The New Age of Artificial Turf. The latest innovation in a long line of firsts by EasyTurf, a FieldTurf company. Complete with the only 100% permeable backing,this supple, soft proprietary yarn polymer formulation includes industry-leading ultraviolet inhibitor technology and increases resiliency while reducing shine. The uniquely soft blades are available in one or multiple colors. The newly-engineered fiber with proprietary MaxxFlow backing combine to keep this product light years ahead of the competition. Today's customers demand an ultra-realistic product and EasyTurf's thatched, lush series delivers. The construction of eleven exterior and seven interior ridges and precision manufacturing combine to produce our REVOLUTION fiber. This fiber, released for landscape use in 2012,leads the industry in strength, durability, and softness. For more information and details, visit www.easyturf.com. |
 Whitney Brothers introduces the Alone Zone New for 2013, Whitney Brothers introduces the Alone Zone to its portfolio of Early Learning woodfurniture. The Alone Zone provides children an inviting, comfortable, quiet area to enjoy a good book; and the acrylic windows enable the child to be seen from any angle. Constructed from beautiful birch plywood in natural UV finish with plenty of book storage overhead and in back. Includes rugged locking casters for mobility. Like all Whitney Brothers products, the Alone Zone is made in the USA, GreenGuard Certified, and carries a Lifetime Warranty. For more information, call or visit: www.whitneybros.com or (603) 352-2610. |
January/February 2013 Issue #209
 The TrueModern collection of furniture from Jonti-Craft is kid-friendly with adult sensibility. Now you can have a durable and safe line of furniture with a designer look and feel. Hand-crafted from Baltic Birch plywood - an ultra-durable, eco-friendly material - the TrueModern collection offers contemporary, interesting pieces that can withstand the wear and tear of young children. Designed with form and function in mind, TrueModern products have sleek, sliding doors that allow you to conceal items below while showcasing items above. The Modern steel legs and handle cutouts give each piece a sleek, more grown-up look and feel, with the durability you would expect from Jonti-Craft's quality, hand-crafted furniture products. A collection of furniture for young learners that also appeals to adults who prefer a clean, cohesive style that compliments modern spaces. Visit www.jonti-craft.com/TrueModern or call us at (800) 543-4149. |  Never seen before, loose parts for outdoor play made out of wood that lasts and lasts, this is the new "Outlast" outdoor play equipment from Community Playthings. Non-toxic chemical treatment leaves the wood undamaged by the elements, so children can enjoy natural wood, not plastic. Outlast Blocks, Crates, and Wheelbarrows engage children's imaginations and whole bodies in constructive, cooperative, large muscle, and dramatic play. Thoughtful detailing allows for hours of safe, absorbed play. There's an Outlast Shed, too, for tidiness, built out of the same weatherproof wood. Call for pricing and availability: (800) 777-4244. |
 KidReports is the leading software communication solution that replaces the handwritten daily activity reports with digital real time notices and reports. Child care providers now log activities with the touch of a finger in seconds. Parents are alerted via email, text message, or smartphone push notifications. Now parents can stay connected to their kids throughout the day! Our service also offers the following benefits:
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 Sound the alarm as the BCI Burke Fire Truck makes its way to playgrounds everywhere. Limitless design options are available for both 2-5 and 5-12 year olds using Burke's exclusive Nucleus™ play system, when combined with vast array of Fire Truck panels and play components. Kids of all ages will rush to the scene to put their imagination to work on the realistic truck that can be customized for any group or community. The Fire Truck utilizes Burke's exclusive Nucleus play system with firefighter-strong 5" O.D. posts and industry-leading KoreKonnect® and EZKonnect® connection systems. The Burke Generations Warrantyª provides 100-year limited warranty on posts and hardware, and 15-year limited warranty on plastic. Visit www.bciburke.com for more information. |