Constructing Modern Knowledge creates a material-rich learning environment filled with technology, art supplies, toys and books.
This bookstore from CMK09 features books by Constructing Modern Knowledge 2009 speakers – Deborah Meier, Lella Gandini, Peter Reynolds, Cynthia Solomon and Lesa Snider.
Here is a link to a large selection of books including, but not limited to the ones in the library of Constructing Modern Knowledge.
Be sure to check out the Constructivist Consortium Bookstore for even more book recommendations and one-click ordering!
Constructing Modern Knowledge 2009 Library Bibliography (APA Style)
Not every book is represented, but most are. A few of the Reggio Emilia books do not have ISBN numbers, but are available from Reggio Children.
Be sure to visit http://constructivistconsortium.org/books for a clickable bookstore containing more resources for creative educators
Bibliography
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Arvelo, A. (2006). Tocar y Luchar. Explorart Films.
Baker, D., Semple, C., & Stead, T. (1990). How Big is the Moon?: Whole Maths in Action. Heinemann.
Beall, S. (2000). Functional Melodies: Finding Mathematical Relationships in Music. Key Curriculum Press.
Bedford, A. (2005). The Unofficial LEGO Builder’s Guide. No Starch Press.
Bers, M. U. (2007). Blocks to Robots: Learning with Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom. Teachers College Press.
Boaler, J. (2008). What’s Math Got to Do with It?: Helping Children Learn to Love Their Least Favorite Subject–and Why It’s Important for America. Viking Adult.
Brameld, T. (2009). The Use of Explosive Ideas in Education. New Press.
Brockman, J. (2005). Curious Minds: How a Child Becomes a Scientist. Vintage.
Broug, E. (2008). Islamic Geometric Patterns. Thames & Hudson.
Cadwell, L. B., & Gandini, L. (1997). Bringing Reggio Emilia Home: An Innovative Approach to Early Childhood Education. Teachers College Press.
Choldenko, G. (2006). Al Capone Does My Shirts. Puffin.
Colella, V. S., Klopfer, E., & Resnick, M. (2001). Adventures in Modeling: Exploring Complex, Dynamic Systems with StarLogo. Teachers College Press.
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DeMaria, R., & Wilson, J. L. (2003). High Score!: The Illustrated History of Electronic Games, Second Edition. McGraw-Hill Osborne Media.
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Gandini, L., Etheredge, S., & Hill, L. (2009). Insights and Inspirations from Reggio Emilia: Stories of Teachers and Children from North America. Davis.
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Hendrick, J. (2003). Next Steps Toward Teaching the Reggio Way: Accepting the Challenge to Change. Prentice Hall.
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Hill, L., Cadwell, L., & Schwall, C. (2005). In The Spirit Of The Studio: Learning From The Atelier Of Reggio Emilia. Teachers College Press.
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