Product Description
This completely updated new edition of The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool applies the latest theories and research on best practices in teaching and learning and the content standards developed by states and professional organizations. It introduces a new interest area, The Discovery Area. While keeping the environmentally-based approach, it clearly defines the teachers? vital role in connecting content, teaching, and learning for preschool children.
Customer Reviews:
wholisitc look and approach to Early Childhood Ed.......2007-08-01
This curriculum book manages to cram as much information into its 530 pages as possible. It starts with an overview of child development in chapter one, entitled "How Children Deveop and Learn". Chapter one also introduces and explains what I consider the most exciting aspect of the Creative Curriculum program- the developmental continuum as a tool for tracking children's progress and identifying areas for the program to focus attention. The continuum states a program goal, let's say "knowledge of the alphabet" and then proceeds to state specific examples to help teachers assess how far a child has acheived in meeting that goal, ranging from forerunner skills (child points out that there are letters on their cubby and those letters mean this is the child's cubby) and listing 2 more examples of growing understanding, then ending with a high (for preschool) level of understanding (makes sound-letter connections and demonstrates it by writing a D on a picture they state they want to give to dad). The Creative Curriculum continuum has 50 stated goals coverng all domains of development. I find this tool extremely helpful in general program planning, individualization to meet specific needs of a specific child, and in communicating with parents.
The book also has informative chapters regarding setting up the classroom environment and the family-school partnership. This book continues with a chapter on each learning center typically found in an ECE classroom such as the book corner, blocks, and water table. It states items found in that area with suggestions on how to use them and highligting what content areas (literacy, math skills, social skills, etc.)are addressed. The other thing I am also particularly pleased with this book is how it repeatedly reinforces how Early Childhood Educators assist children in furthering their understanding through teacher-child discussions,teacher modeling, and posing open questions such as "I wonder what will happen if you...?" Children are not just left to their own devises in a "safe and interesting environment." The majority of learning occurs with people interacting with each other.
I even find the planning forms helpful, and I usually prefer to make up my own things like that.
Overall, a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate approach to teaching small children. Highly Recommended.
AWESOME book.......2007-01-02
Every preschool or early childhood classroom teacher should have this book on hand to help incorporate DAP into all children's lives. Don't forget to buy 3rd edition that has other information in it as well.
The Creative Curriculium.......2006-02-28
We use this book for Head Start Program.. A very good reference book.
Book Explains Details On Renowned Program.......2005-12-15
Dodge, Colker, and Heroman present this updated version of the well-known program that focuses all aspects of the early childhood classroom around the environment, what the child learns, the family, the teacher's role, and developmental theory in its famed interlocking pentagon.
Not only does the text explain each segment of the conceptual framework in painstaking detail, but a reference list of both primary and secondary sources sits at the end of each chapter.
Please make sure that you get the Creative Curriculum Toolbox (which includes this book) in order to completely implement this curriculum in the classroom.
Since play forms the foundation of this curriculum, I doubt a school/community will accept it as valid if they view education from a direct instruction viewpoint.
The most comprehensive book about best ECE practice!.......2003-06-02
Although I already had the Creative Curriculum 3rd edition, I was compelled to buy this newer version, the 4th edition, when I heard there was new information. I was not disappointed. The Creative Curriculum is a guide for early childhood classrooms which addresses the environment and learning centers, as well as the role of the teacher. It is compatible with other known practices in early childhood, including the project approach, Reggio Emilia, and emergent curriculum. The book describes the setup and rationale for learning centers from Blocks to Library to outdoors. There are letters and information for parents, assessment and documentation sections. I can't say enough good things about this book!!
Book Description
This comprehensive guide provides information on planning programs with a play-based, developmental curriculum for children from birth to five years of age and covers basic principles and current research in early childhood curricula. The book is unique in that it discusses the creative play model for use with children from infancy through preschool by presenting an integrated, individualized curricular approach that helps teachers to be sensitive to and to plan for young children with a variety of developmental and cultural backgrounds. For teachers and future teachers specializing in Early Childhood Education.
Customer Reviews:
Good Supplement.......2005-10-05
This is a good general book for preschool setup. It tells how to set up a program and what aspects of the day are important to include for the developmental level of very young children. However, it is not really a curriculum per se, as it does not include lesson plans or even a great many of suggested learning activities. While it contains a lot of important and useful information, it needs to be accompanied by a book which has more detailed activities.
Our curriculum of choice!.......2003-08-06
This is the curriculum adopted by our school district for Infant/Toddler Early Intervention programs and Pre K VE.
Pleasing and Practical!.......1999-03-28
It is difficult to find a comprehensive curriculum guide for infants and toddlers- but here it is! This book is well-organized and easy-to-read. It begins with basic information on developmental issues specific to infants and toddlers. Then it moves on to practical information on how to create an optimal environment for infants, toddlers, and their families. Information is culturally-sensitive and developmentally appropriate. There are numerous sample forms and program plans that professionals can use as a guide in creating an infant/toddler program. There are also vignettes that allow the reader to see how the information can be applied. I highly recommend this book as a reference for the professional working with this population!
Book Description
Whether you're embarking on an exciting new career in early childhood or have been teaching your children for several years, this is the one resource you'll treasure. It is the most complete guide to planning a developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children. This text focuses on the growth of the whole child and includes hundreds of activities that make education interesting and challenging for young children. You'll get 67 themes with goals, concepts, vocabulary words, music, finger plays, experiences in mathematics, art, and cooking, resources and much more. An introduction helps teachers use the book more effectively, including discussion of how to use the thematic approach, suggestions for writing parent letters, and criteria for selecting children's books.
Customer Reviews:
class room resource.......2007-09-30
This book was purchased as a classroom requirement for my daughter's community college course. As a teacher, I don't generally buy resource or idea books, but this is a good one for the beginner or someone who does not have the time to search for ideas. Although it is costly, its a better investment than numerous small books. I feel that the way that the author chose to organize it could have been better; so be sure to read through the entire book as ideas for what you're looking for may be hidden under other topic headings!
Great book - even for parents!.......2007-08-29
I am a stay at home mom and have used this book to help keep my toddler busy. It is great. Every theme has activities for all areas of learning and has great book/DVD/website resources. If it's this great for a parent - it would be wonderful for a teacher!!
lesson plans fro preschoolers.......2007-06-12
This is a great book. Used it as a college student, and kept it handy in the classroom like a bible. Great stuff!!!
Not what I thought.......2007-02-19
This book has a lot of fun ideas. However, it does not provide a lot of useful Early Childhood school-based curriculum themes. It has many themes that are not very useful in a school setting, such as:
'Containers', 'Dogs', 'Scissors', etc. Possibly a good book for Childcare Centers or home Childcare Providers, not too good for a public school Early Childhood classroom.
A must for every preschool teacher.......2007-01-29
This book is full of ideas for the early childhood classroom.
Book Description
This popular book provides novice and experienced early childhood teachers and caregivers with the roles, responsibilities, and strategies that lead to a more child-centered, play-based curriculum—to nurture children's creative expression in all of its forms. It shows how to foster learning and growth by integrating children's creativity and play into the curriculum. The authors treat play and creative expression as the cornerstones of a child-centered classroom through foundational chapters on creativity, play, and the arts. The book also contains three unique chapters on the traditional treatment of creativity and play—assessment, guidance, and families. For teachers, parents, and any other adults involved in the early development of children.
Product Description
Open to any page in this book and you will find an activity for circle or group time written by an experienced teacher. Filled with over 600 activities covering 48 themes, this book is jam-packed with ideas that were tested by teachers in the classroom.
Customer Reviews:
The Giant Encyclopedia of Circle Time / Group Activities.......2006-07-11
This book truely is an encyclopedia of great ideas to use in the classroom. It is laid out in a very reader friendly format, listing ages, materials needed, and related books and songs. It has an extensive table of contents with clear headings. I can see myself using this throughout the years.
circle time.......2005-10-14
great resource book for cirlce time ideas. lots of fun activities for preschoolers!
Great Teacher's Help.......2000-06-08
This book is full of new, interesting and original tips and ideas that are VERY EASY to use in any teacher's class. It enables the teacher with many resorses to use during circle time without having to bother about looking for extraordinary material; in fact most of the activities won't require any material at all. The classroom resourses will work for any kind of classroom regardeless of size, age (3-6) or even subject.
Customer Reviews:
Absolutely wonderful!.......2002-11-11
The most comprehensive book for the early childhood teacher looking to set up a developmentally appropriate curriculum and environment. From child care programs needing to select an official "curriculum" to teachers reading for their own benefit, this book is a wealth of information. I love this book because it is easily readable, contains information for parents about what happens in the classroom, and allows teachers flexibility. The newest edition contains information on assessment, planning, and additional interest areas.
Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood.......2000-04-29
It's one of the most comprehensive books I've seen concerning the early childhood setting and it's learning centers. The Authors present a wide variety of learning center activities that meet the changing developmental needs of young children, focuses on open-ended materials and experiences so well suited to the interest and abilities of young children. This book is a valuable source of information that can fit into any style teaching!
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Creative Curriculum for Infants & Toddlers-Revised Edition
The Weekly Curriculum: 52 Complete Preschool Themes
Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale
The Complete Daily Curriculum for Early Childhood: Over 1200 Easy Activities to Support Multiple Intelligences and Learning s Tyles
Creative Resources for the Early Childhood Classroom
