Beaty, Janice J.
Preschool appropriate practices : environment, curriculum, and development / Janice J. Beaty. - 5th edition. - xxvi, 342 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. The Self-Directed Learning Environment.2. The Teacher's Role.3. Block Center.4. Dramatic Play Center. 5. Books/Reading Center. 6. Listening Center.7. Writing Center.8. Art Center.9. Music/Dance Center.10. Large Motor Center.11. Manipulative/Math Center.12. Science Center.13. Curriculum Planning.
"Aligned around ten learning centers in a preschool classroom, PRESCHOOL APPROPRIATE PRACTICES, 5th Edition is a must-have resource for preschool teachers creating the learning environment in their classroom. Easy to read and full of practical ideas, this text helps you learn how to act as a facilitator of preschoolers' self-directed learning by setting up centers in the classroom. Creative ideas for involving children in all aspects of their learning, including rule making and curriculum planning, are found throughout. You'll also find many learning activities, including some incorporating children's books. Activities are based on the National Association for the Education of Young Children's (NAEYC) developmentally appropriate practice (DAP), a nationally recommended set of early childhood practices. Chapter summaries pull out key ideas that can be easily implemented in the classroom."--Résumé de l'éditeur.
Text in English
9781337566216 (pbk)
2017949427
Education, Preschool -- Curricula.
Education, Preschool -- Activity programs.
Classroom learning centers.
Child development.
372.19 B38
Preschool appropriate practices : environment, curriculum, and development / Janice J. Beaty. - 5th edition. - xxvi, 342 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. The Self-Directed Learning Environment.2. The Teacher's Role.3. Block Center.4. Dramatic Play Center. 5. Books/Reading Center. 6. Listening Center.7. Writing Center.8. Art Center.9. Music/Dance Center.10. Large Motor Center.11. Manipulative/Math Center.12. Science Center.13. Curriculum Planning.
"Aligned around ten learning centers in a preschool classroom, PRESCHOOL APPROPRIATE PRACTICES, 5th Edition is a must-have resource for preschool teachers creating the learning environment in their classroom. Easy to read and full of practical ideas, this text helps you learn how to act as a facilitator of preschoolers' self-directed learning by setting up centers in the classroom. Creative ideas for involving children in all aspects of their learning, including rule making and curriculum planning, are found throughout. You'll also find many learning activities, including some incorporating children's books. Activities are based on the National Association for the Education of Young Children's (NAEYC) developmentally appropriate practice (DAP), a nationally recommended set of early childhood practices. Chapter summaries pull out key ideas that can be easily implemented in the classroom."--Résumé de l'éditeur.
Text in English
9781337566216 (pbk)
2017949427
Education, Preschool -- Curricula.
Education, Preschool -- Activity programs.
Classroom learning centers.
Child development.
372.19 B38
