Make Early Learning Standards Come Alive: Connecting Your Practice And Curriculum to State Guidelines

by Gronlund, Gaye

• ISBN13: 9781929610822
• ISBN10: 1929610823
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-05-01
• Publisher: Redleaf Pr

Summary

Standards are everywhere in early childhood education, from the number of children recommended for each teacher in a room-to defining what young children should be learning. Make Early Learning Standards Come Alive provides practical help, support, and clear explanations on how to make early learning standards relevant and useful in classrooms and programs. Easy-to-read charts show the common language for standards, cross-referenced across twenty-four states, and how each particular standard correlates with current best practices.

Table of Contents

The What and Why of Early Childhood Learning Standards	1	(8)
Planning Curriculum with Early Learning Standards in Mind	9	(8)
Using Authentic Assessment Measures	17	(10)
Communication and Literacy Standards in Action	27	(18)
Mathematics Standards in Action	45	(18)
Science Standards in Action	63	(14)
Social Studies Standards in Action	77	(14)
Social/Emotional Standards in Action	91	(14)
Physical Development and Health Standards in Action	105	(14)
Creative Arts Standards in Action	119	(14)
Communicating with Others about Learning Standards	133	(6)
Improving Child Outcomes Related to Learning Standards While Advocating for Young Children	139	(4)
Appendix Rigorous Academics in Preschool and Kindergarten? Yes! Let Me Tell You How	143	(4)
Glossary Terms Related to Early Learning Standards	147