Practical Guide to Early Childhood Curriculum, A, 10th edition

Part 1 Introduction to Early Childhood Education

1 Early Childhood Education and Developmentally Appropriate Practice

2 Family, School, and Community Partnerships

3 Assessment

4 Planning the Curriculum

Part 2 Personal and Social Development

5 Appreciating Differences

6 Myself and Others

Part 3 Cognitive and Literacy Development

7 Language Development

8 Literacy Development

9 Physical Science Experiences

10 Earth and Space Science Experiences

11 Life Science Experiences

12 Problem Solving and Mathematics

Part 4 Aesthetic and Creative Development

13 Music and Movement

14 Creativity, Art, and Dramatic Activities

Appendix A Lesson Plans

Appendix B Recipes for Food Experiences

References

Name Index

Subject Index