This comprehensive book presents developmentally appropriate early education curriculum for children from birth through 8 years old. Throughout the text, the emphasis is on addressing each child's individual needs, abilities, interests, and cultural diversity. Chapters include such topics as language and literacy, puppets, dramatic play, art, sensory centers, music and movement, math, science, and social studies. This practical resource and reference guide includes original songs, poems, dramatic play activities, illustrations, photos and a full-color insert that outlines appropriate guidance techniques. This is a comprehensive resource offering practical advice for developing an effective curriculum for young children.
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"The book is easy to read and understand. The information provided is clear and concise without excluding pertinent information. In the past, my students have commented on how easy this book is to read. Most of my students keep the book to use as a future reference." - Daphne (Leann) Curry, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX
"[This text] is the perfect tool for beginning student[s]. It familiarizes them with lesson plans, observations, theory, transition activities, and ideas for curriculum in the different areas of learning for children." - Susan Davies, Ivy Tech State College of Indiana, Lowell, IN
"I feel that this is a strong publication and after viewing the [front-of-book] CD, it only adds to the text's strength. I will recommend this [text] as a "keeper" for my students in terms of a very usable text and resource for future and current early childhood educators." - Cindy Waters, Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
"[This text] is the perfect tool for beginning student[s]. It familiarizes them with lesson plans, observations, theory, transition activities, and ideas for curriculum in the different areas of learning for children." - Susan Davies, Ivy Tech State College of Indiana, Lowell, IN
"I feel that this is a strong publication and after viewing the [front-of-book] CD, it only adds to the text's strength. I will recommend this [text] as a "keeper" for my students in terms of a very usable text and resource for future and current early childhood educators." - Cindy Waters, Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Hilda L. Jackman is Professor Emerita at Brookhaven College, Dallas County Community College District. Ms. Jackman has worked with children and families for over 40 years in both children's theatre and children's television, and as an educator and consultant. She is the author of several early childhood books.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Wow! A Great Resource For Teachers!,
By Teacher,Student "Shelley" (Madison, Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Early Education Curriculum: A Child's Connection to the World (Paperback)
I am a young veteran teacher with much to learn. "Early Education Curriculum" covers a lot of what I learned in Ed School and much more that I learned in the classroom. This book demonstrates the wisdom and knowledge of the author, Hilda Jackman, and offers the new or veteran educator a fresh perspective on the art and science of early childhood education.
Another book that I read during this holiday break is "Behavior Coaching" by Dr. Scott E. Hall from the University of Dayton and Matt Pasquinilli. "Early Education Curriculum" lays out all the basics of how to prepare for your classroom, what to teach, when to teach what, etc... "Behavior Coaching", while aimed more at the parent than the teacher, offers great insight in how to address disruptive behavior in the classroom. "Behavior Coaching" compliments "Early Education Curriculum" and I highly recommend that you get both.
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Offers cutting-edge topics ranging from teacher tips for seasonal literacy projects,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Early Education Curriculum: A Child's Connection to the World (Paperback)
EARLY EDUCATION CURRICULUM: A CHILD'S CONNECTION TO THE WORLD offers cutting-edge topics ranging from teacher tips for seasonal literacy projects to developing outdoors curriculum for challenged children and using music, movement and puppets for excitement. Packed with specific projects, options and tips, this is an early education classic no education library should be without.
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A Thorough Overview of MOST Early Childhood Subjects,
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This review is from: Early Education Curriculum: A Child's Connection to the World (Paperback)
Even though I would recommend Kostelnik, Soderman, and Whiren's DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM as the best text for early childhood students, Jackson's book shines in its in-depth look at the classic subjects through an early childhood lens.
The first section, which is made up of an intro to the concept of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) and the basics of curriculum creation, is delightfully short. Much of this information should be covered in the intro early childhood class, so it puts much relief on the teacher when he or she can somewhat breeze through these essentials in a class or two. Chapter 2 in particularly does an excellent job of condensing the complicated subject of multiculturalism and anti-bias in the curriculum into just a few pages. Again, Part One's succinctness is welcome when considering the section part. Part Two is an excellent overview of each individual subject in early childhood. As with most curriculum books, the math and literacy section is quite good, especially the way Jackeson separated litarcy into a "literacy" chapter and "literature" chapter. In the same way, I see it as a plus for her to have a "sensory" chapter to complement the math and science chapters. Much credit is given to the specifics of creative arts with an individual chapter devoted to art, music, and performing arts. I have one glaring complaint: Where's the physical education/health chapter? With child obesity in the 30% area, the absence of a chapter completely deveoted to wellness is puzzling. This is an excellent Part Two that almost covers everything with the exception of the wellness part. In the end, this book is a supplementary text that thankfully focuses the overwhelming bulk (almost 80% of its pages) of its attention on "curriculum"; however, its incompleteness in Part Two makes it just miss the mark of being a required textbook for an early childhood curriculum course.
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early education curriculum, casita roja, early education classroom, flannelboard characters, web worksheet, early education environment, paper plate puppets, dramatic play activities, other learning centers, woodworking center, manipulative center, language arts center, small muscle skills, curriculum web, mud play, dramatic play center, connects children, dramatic play area, little red house, emergent curriculum, social studies activities, prop box, early childhood environment, sound bag, plan worksheet Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Early Childhood Today, Creating the Environment, Dimensions of Early Childhood, Humpty Dumpty, Head Start, Harcourt Brace, Henry Holt, Reggio Emilia, Board Book, Miss Jo Publications, Child Care Information Exchange, Creating Curriculum, Jim Henson, Peek-a-boo Reading, Poetry Storytelling, United States, Gryphon House, Literature Book, Objectives of Activity, Random House, Redleaf Press, San Diego, Shepard Books, Williams Browne New!
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- Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. on page 3, and page 6
- My Five Senses (Spanish edition): Mis cinco sentidos (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1) by Aliki on page 6 (1), and page 6 (2)
- Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson on page 6
- Gilberto and the Wind (Viking Kestrel picture books) by Marie Hall Ets on page 6
- A child goes forth: A curriculum guide for teachers and parents of preschool children by Barbara J Taylor on page 9
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