Play, Projects, and Preschool Standards: Nurturing Children's Sense of Wonder and Joy in Learning [Paperback]

The authors help readers create well-planned projects and activities that capture children's interest and develop the critical social and pre-academic skills identified in state standards.The authors help readers create well-planned projects and activities that capture children's interest and develop the critical social and pre-academic skills identified in state standards. A wonderful, richly detailed book?that presents children as lively, engaged learners.?Successfully communicates standards and benchmarks in familiar, matter-of-fact ways that support young childrens growth and learning and?that are?aligned with good developmental practice. The sections on second language learners and children with individual needs are important reminders that these children too are part of our classrooms and that one-size-fits-all teaching doesnt benefit anyone. The ideas in this book will seem familiar and non-threateningyes, teachers can indeed use what they already know and what their children love, but they can also enhance and expand their favorite activities, enriching the educational benefits of everyday experiences. Preschool teachers and daycare centers concerned with early education receive an excellent survey based on expert insights that provide a variety of projects and activities to enhance early learning in all curriculum areas. This is a workbook of ideas pairing benchmark standards to realistic activities. Fun, hands-on, and reader friendlyForeword by Marilou Hyson
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
1. Addressing Preschool Standards in Developmentally Appropriate Ways
Defining the Standards
Meeting the Needs of All Children
Addresssing Standards Through Engaging Experiences and Activities
Assessing Progress Toward Meeting the Standards
Summary
2. Designing the Environment With the Child in Mind
Creating a Welcomingl÷