Noted early childhood educators and authors of Training Teachers: A Harvest of Theory and Practice, Deb Curtis and Margie Carter present practical ideas in this thoughtful and beautiful handbook which makes the complex task of planning a child-centered curriculum easier. Learn how to make theme plans, establish times for observation and play, set up schedules, materials, space, and more. Each chapter contains an insightful and touching story by teachers as well as charts, assessment tools, resource lists, and practice sheets. Youll discover activities for both you and the children, and at the same time, chart your own thinking as you consider new possibilities for your curriculum planning.
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Margie and Deb have taken on and succeeded in the onerous task of translating the complexities of child-centered teaching into a call for action. For classroom teachers, this book will resonate loudly and clearly the authors deep sense of practical reality and their ethical commitment to the precious state of childhood. -- John Nimmo, author Emergent Curriculum, faculty, Pacific Oaks College Northwest
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Reflecting Children's Lives: A Handbook for Planning Child-Centered Curriculum
Noted early childhood educators and authors of Training Teachers: A Harvest of Theory and Practice, Deb Curtis and Margie Carter present practical ideas in this thoughtful and beautiful handbook which makes the complex task of planning a child-centered curriculum easier. Learn how to make theme plans, establish times for observation and play, set up schedules, materials, space, and more. Each chapter contains an insightful and touching story by teachers as well as charts, assessment tools, resource lists, and practice sheets. You'll discover activities for both you and the children, and at the same time map your own thinking as you consider new possibilities for your curriculum planning.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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A great workbook for developing a child-centered classroom,
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This review is from: Reflecting Children's Lives: A Handbook for Planning Child-Centered Curriculum (Paperback)
This book gives preschool teachers a framework for evaluating their teaching practices, and understanding the value of a child-centered curriculum. The authors do a wonderful job of explaining their philosophy, and demonstrating how it can be effective in real-life classrooms. A must-read for all people working with young children
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Excellent resource for teachers of young children,
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This review is from: Reflecting Children's Lives: A Handbook for Planning Child-Centered Curriculum (Paperback)
This is a well written and user friendly guide to developmentally appropriate program planning. It guides with lots of questions and gives good examples. Debbie Curtis is in touch with the latest thinking in the early childhood field. I highly recommend this resource to teachers and program directors.
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the book came in less time then i thought and it was new and in mint condition it was also thinner then the books sold in the our college bookstore. thank you
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