Based on many years of experience in a variety of early childhood settings, esteemed author Jeannette Stone writes simply and powerfully on how to instil respect, responsibility, and compassion in young children today.

Chapters of this book include:

• taking a clear leadership role;
• knowledge of child development and learning;
• knowledge of curriculum and practice;
• communicating respect;
• caring for the classroom environment;
• modelling respect; and
• when a child's behaviour threatens the classroom community.

A great small book for the early childhood professional to reflect on and examine their own success in creating communities for the young children they teach.
Judy Radich, National President, Early Childhood Australia.