Early Childhood Curriculum A Child’s Connection to the World

by Jackman, Hilda

• ISBN13: 9781428322462
• ISBN10: 1428322469
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-08
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

Early Education Curriculum: A Child?s Connection to the World, 4th ed., focuses on the process of planning and implementing curriculum across all content areas, for children from infancy to age eight. New research, perspectives in the field, and issues of new mandated standards are covered. This text contains a CD- Rom with new activity plans, lesson plans, assessment forms, curriculum webs, room arrangements, and puppet patterns, as well as a 4-color insert on outdoor play.

Author Biography

Hilda Jackman became professor emerita with the Dallas County Community College District and Professor-Coordinator of the Brookhaven Child Development/Early Childhood program.

Table of Contents

Creating the Environment that Supports Curriculum and Connects Children
Starting the Process	p. 2
Creating Curriculum	p. 36
Discovering and Expanding the Early Education Curriculum
Language and Literacy	p. 86
Literature	p. 117
Math	p. 155
Science	p. 185
Social Studies	p. 214
Art	p. 239
Sensory Centers	p. 269
Music and Movement	p. 299
Puppets	p. 325
Dramatic Play and Creative Dramatics	p. 350
Flannelboard Characters, Puppet Patterns, and Lesson Plan Worksheets	p. 371
My Community: Integrated Curriculum Theme with Activities	p. 393
Resources for Teachers, with Internet Web Site Listings	p. 403
Professional Organizations	p. 411
Glossary	p. 413
Index	p. 419
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