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Supporting Each Child's Spirit
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Baumgartner, Jennifer J.; Buchanan, Teresa – Young Children, 2010
In using developmentally appropriate practices, teachers should intentionally address all aspects of a child's being, the spiritual along with the physical and the cognitive. Because spirituality is a vital part of human nature, a whole-child teaching approach must include the part of the child some call spirituality. Many have attempted to…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Learning Activities, Early Childhood Education, Family Life
Food for Thought. To Pledge or Not to Pledge--Is That the Question?
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Witherell, Jill Eiseman – Young Children, 1992
Considers the value of preschool children saying the Pledge of Allegiance daily in their classrooms. Suggests that there may be better ways to help children grasp abstract concepts like patriotism and to provide developmentally appropriate ways to explore the symbol of the flag. (LB)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Class Activities, Comprehension, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Criteria for Selecting and Pursuing a Classroom Project.
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Stephens, Karen J. – Young Children, 1999
Presents tips on selecting and pursuing developmentally appropriate classroom projects for young children. Includes print and Web-site resources for project development. (KB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Criteria, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
The Sharing Circle: A Child-Centered Curriculum.
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Spangler, Carol Baumback – Young Children, 1997
Discusses use of monthly themes to making "sharing time" a central part of the preschool and primary curriculum. Reading picture books, sharing songs, and planning classroom activities are used to integrate the themes into all curricular areas. Discusses the developmental appropriateness of this practice and presents two examples of…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Preschool Education
"Chicken" Starts with "Ch"! Kindergartners Learn through Environmental Print.
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Xu, Shelley Hong; Rutledge, Amanda Lynn – Young Children, 2003
One kindergarten teacher engaged children in conversations about environmental print and thus made literacy learning more meaningful and personally connected to the children's outside school experiences. Activities included an environmental print show-and-tell, and small-group and whole-class word-logo matching activities. It was concluded that…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Environment
Orienting Parents and Volunteers to the Classroom.
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Knowler, Kathleen A. – Young Children, 1988
Presents a procedure used at one cooperative preschool to orient parents and volunteer participants to a developmentally appropriate program. (BB)
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Class Activities, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Parent Participation
Practical Ways To Improve Singing in Early Childhood Classrooms.
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Neelly, Linda P. – Young Children, 2002
Suggests developmentally appropriate ways early childhood teachers can help young children express, interpret, and understand their experiences through song. Discusses the importance of singing for gaining music and literacy skills and encouraging self-expression and creativity. Includes tips related to posture, breathing, vocal exploration, vocal…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Educational Practices
Children's Language: Learning Words from Experience.
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Genishi, Celia – Young Children, 1988
Reviews the literature which presents theory and research that places early communicative development in the context of familiar experiences that occur over time. (BB)
Descriptors: Child Language, Class Activities, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
A Long Day in Care Need Not Seem Long.
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Hosfield, Doris – Young Children, 1998
In response to extended-day child care schedules, this article offers suggestions for planning a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to maintain the preschool child's interest and energy. Suggestions are provided for scheduling, enlisting parent and volunteer participation, increasing awareness of current events, and for end-of-day…
Descriptors: Child Development, Class Activities, Day Care, Developmental Tasks
Developmentally Appropriate Software for Young Children.
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Haugland, Susan W.; Shade, Daniel D. – Young Children, 1988
Points out that computer software which is to be used with young children in early childhood classes must be designed and selected to reflect a sound developmental approach to learning. Also presents 10 criteria for developmentally appropriate software and reviews several developmentally appropriate computer programs for young children. (BB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Development, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
The Gifted Preschooler: Developmentally Different, but Still Three or Four Years Old.
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Wolfle, Jane – Young Children, 1989
Discusses ways in which preschool teachers can meet the needs of the gifted preschool child in the classroom. (BB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum Enrichment, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Field Trips
The Nursery School: A Human Relations Laboratory.
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Baker, Katherine Read – Young Children, 1992
Presents a list of techniques and principles for encouraging respect for individual differences in the nursery school. Guidelines for both speech and action are provided. (BB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Philosophy, Human Relations
Out of the Housekeeping Corner and Onto the Stage--Extending Dramatic Play.
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Corbey-Scullen, Lynn; Howell, Jacky – Young Children, 1997
Details four developmentally appropriate dramatic play experiences for integration into the classroom curriculum to extend dramatic play into a classroom play experience. Provides guidance in turning dramatic play into a project, launching the play process, readying the performance, problem solving, playing the play, and enjoying the outcome.…
Descriptors: Acting, Class Activities, Creative Dramatics, Creative Expression