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Flexible Program Designed for Immediate Use
With its simple language and design, PlayBright can be used immediately by teachers, families, or caregivers with different levels of experience and education. It works well on its own or is easily integrated into existing curricula at early learning and child care centers.

PlayBright activities build school readiness and feature field-tested practices that meet national and state early learning standards. Developmental milestones and checklists provide a convenient reference for adapting the program to any child's needs.

The PlayBright Early Learning System is in alignment with and reflects the standards, outcomes, and benchmarks from multiple sources including:
  • Head Start Performance Standards
  • Head Start Bureau of Child Outcomes
  • Multiple Assessment Tools Measuring Developmental Milestones
  • Benchmarks for Early Learning Developed by Individual States
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards for Early Childhood Professionals Preparation Programs
  • National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
  • Early Learning Standards: Creating the Conditions for Success. Joint position statement of NAEYC and The National Association of Early Childhood Specialists in State Departments of Education.
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) Accreditation Process

All PlayBright materials are available in English or Spanish. Learn more:
PlayBright Keys to Learning Book
PlayBright Guidebooks
PlayBright Early Learning System Bundles
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PlayBright Keys to Learning Book
The Keys to Learning Book gives clear, detailed information about the research findings

Preview the PlayBright Keys to Learning Book.

PlayBright Keys to Learning Book $39.95 BUY NOW! 
PlayBright Keys to Learning Book (Spanish) $39.95 BUY NOW! 


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PlayBright Guidebooks
Each colorfully-illustrated guidebook focuses on a single year from birth to five and includes:
  • Simple explanations of a child's emotional, physical, social, language, and cognitive development.
  • Brain and early learning research foundations for activities.
  • Fun activities, songs, and games that boost learning.
  • Developmental milestones and a checklist to chart a child's progress.
  • Strategies to support a child's learning and school readiness.
  • Recommendations for educational toys that encourage learning and interaction.
You may purchase guidebooks individually or in discounted 10-packs for classrooms and other group settings. Save when you purchase PlayBright Early Learning System bundles!

Preview PlayBright Guidebooks.

ENGLISH VERSIONS
PlayBright Guidebook, 0 - 12 Months $25.95 BUY NOW! 
PlayBright Guidebook, 12-24 Months $25.95 BUY NOW! 
PlayBright Guidebook, 24-36 Months $25.95 BUY NOW! 
PlayBright Guidebook, 36-48 Months $25.95 BUY NOW! 
PlayBright Guidebook, 48-60 Months* $25.95 BUY NOW! 
     
PlayBright Guidebook, 0-12 Months 10-Book Pack   SAVE! $199.95 BUY NOW! 
PlayBright Guidebook, 12-24 Months 10-Book Pack   SAVE! $199.95 BUY NOW! 
PlayBright Guidebook, 24-36 Months 10-Book Pack   SAVE! $199.95 BUY NOW! 
PlayBright Guidebook, 36-48 Months 10-Book Pack   SAVE! $199.95 BUY NOW! 
PlayBright Guidebook, 48-60 Months 10-Book Pack*   SAVE! $199.95 BUY NOW! 
SPANISH VERSIONS
PlayBright Guidebook, 0-12 Months (Spanish) $25.95 BUY NOW! 
PlayBright Guidebook, 12-24 Months (Spanish) $25.95 BUY NOW! 
PlayBright Guidebook , 24-36 Months (Spanish) $25.95 BUY NOW! 
PlayBright Guidebook , 36-48 Months (Spanish)* $25.95 BUY NOW! 
PlayBright Guidebook , 48-60 Months (Spanish)* $25.95 BUY NOW! 
     
PlayBright Guidebook, 0-12 Months 10-Book Pack
(Spanish) SAVE!
$199.95 BUY NOW! 
PlayBright Guidebook, 12-24 Months 10-Book Pack
(Spanish) SAVE!
$199.95 BUY NOW! 
PlayBright Guidebook, 24-36 Months 10-Book Pack
(Spanish) SAVE!
$199.95 BUY NOW! 
PlayBright Guidebook, 36-48 Months 10-Book Pack
(Spanish)* SAVE!
$199.95 BUY NOW! 
PlayBright Guidebook, 48-60 Months 10-Book Pack
(Spanish)* SAVE!
$199.95 BUY NOW! 
*These PlayBright guidebooks will be available in summer 2009. Pre-order now!

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PlayBright Early Learning System Bundles
Save when you buy these bundles!

PlayBright 0-36 Months Bundle includes:
  • PlayBright Guidebook, 0-12 Months
  • PlayBright Guidebook, 12-24 Months
  • PlayBright Guidebook, 24-36 Months
  • PlayBright Keys to Learning Book
PlayBright 36-60 Months Bundle* includes:
  • PlayBright Guidebook, 36-48 Months
  • PlayBright Guidebook, 48-60 Months
  • PlayBright Keys to Learning Book
Complete PlayBright 0-60 Months Bundle* includes:
  • PlayBright Guidebook, 0-12 Months
  • PlayBright Guidebook, 12-24 Months
  • PlayBright Guidebook, 24-36 Months
  • PlayBright Guidebook, 36-48 Months
  • PlayBright Guidebook, 48-60 Months
  • PlayBright Keys to Learning Book
PlayBright 0-36 Months and Keys to Learning Bundle SAVE! $99.95 BUY NOW! 
PlayBright 0-36 Months and Keys to Learning Bundle
(Spanish) SAVE!
$99.95 BUY NOW! 
PlayBright 36-60 Months and Keys to Learning Bundle* SAVE! $79.95 BUY NOW! 
PlayBright 36-60 Months and Keys to Learning Bundle*
(Spanish) SAVE!
$79.95 BUY NOW! 
Complete PlayBright 0-60 Months and Keys to Learning
Bundle* SAVE!
$144.95 BUY NOW! 
Complete PlayBright 0-60 Months and Keys to Learning Bundle
(Spanish)* SAVE!
$144.95 BUY NOW! 
*These PlayBright bundles will be available in summer 2009. Pre-order now!

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Order Now!
Order PlayBright products online or by:
  • Phone: Call 866-463-8389.
  • Fax: Download an order form and fax it to 913-362-7401.
  • Mail: Send your order form to:
             Children's Home Society of Washington
             Attn: PlayBright Orders
             1263 Southwest Blvd
             Kansas City, KS 66103
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Shipping and Returns
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Training Opportunities
We recommend training for educators in child care facilities, preschools, and other group settings to get the most out of the PlayBright system while staying current on the latest research and standards. We also offer training for parents and caregivers.

Visit the training section for more information.

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"PlayBright does an outstanding job weaving the latest complex brain research into innovative and easy-to-use activities that help a child learn and thrive. As a developmental scientist, I am impressed by how well PlayBright helps children reach key developmental milestones in early childhood. Not only does PlayBright make early learning fun for families and educators, it serves as an creative and engaging way to build all aspects of a child's development from birth to age five."

-Colleen E. Hubner, PhD, MPH
Director, Maternal and Child Health Program
Associate Professor, Department of Health Services University of Washington
Learn more about PlayBright by calling Children's Home Society of Washington at 888-988-CHSW (2479).
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