Social Studies for the Preschool/Primary Child

by Seefeldt, Carol

• ISBN13: 9780131408128
• ISBN10: 0131408127
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

This popular book provides a multitude of practical ideas, suggestions, and activities that prospective early childhood teachers can use to both interest young children in social studiesand integrate social studies with other sciences, art, literature, mathematics, reading, and writing.Because play is the basic means of young children's learning, the book offers a full chapter on the topic and incorporates ideas for "playing" throughout the material. It also presents a separate chapter on diversity in the classroom, children's literature citations/references in every chapter, and a strong focus on child development throughout. There is a new emphasis on the use of such technology as e-mail, digital cameras, and the World Wide Web in this edition; and, current NAEYC standards for quality, curriculum, and professional preparation are thoroughly incorporated.For social studies teachers at the primary grade school level.

Table of Contents

Planning for The Social Studies

These Are the Social Studies

Planning to Teach

Celebrating Diversity

Resources for Learning

The Processes of The Social Studies

Self, Others, and the Community: Social Skills

Attitudes and Values

Thinking and Concept Formation

The Content of The Social Studies

Children's Study of Time, Continuity, and Change: History

People, Places, and Environment: Geography

Production, Distribution, and Consumption: Economics

Index

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