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Peer reviewedWardle, Francis – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 1997
Examines children's developmental needs with regard to outdoor play areas, the types of equipment needed to encourage all kinds of play, and the advantages and disadvantages of homemade and commercial playground equipment and various playground materials. Discusses the role of safety standards, outlines requirements of the Americans with…
Descriptors: Child Safety, Childhood Needs, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedWardle, Francis – Young Children, 1990
Discusses ways in which early childhood programs can support families of minority children in White adoptive homes. (PCB)
Descriptors: Adopted Children, Childhood Needs, Cultural Differences, Early Childhood Education
Wardle, Francis – Children and Families, 1999
Encourages Head Start programs to use parental involvement and communication to support multiracial and multiethnic children by listening to parents, providing information, and welcoming the family. Lists specific areas to address in supporting diversity and dealing with common problems. (SD)
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Cultural Awareness, Diversity (Student), Family School Relationship
Peer reviewedWardle, Francis – Early Childhood Education Journal, 1998
Addresses the needs of preschool children whose biological parents come from two or more traditional racial/ethnic groups. Advocates the extension of multiracial curriculum in early childhood programs to support and embrace these multiracial and multiethnic children. Recommends staff training, providing new classroom materials, working closely…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Childhood Needs, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Pluralism
Wardle, Francis – Child Care Information Exchange, 2001
Discusses (1) factors supporting day care center remodeling; (2) assessing building suitability for remodeling; (3) documents to help in assessment; (4) creating a team; (5) cost and funding; and (6) overall design considerations. Emphasizes unique children's needs. Includes tips on indoor environments, individual classrooms, the playground, and…
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Building Plans, Childhood Needs, Children
Wardle, Francis – 1999
This book is designed to assist parents and teachers to sincerely and positively support the healthy development of diverse, biracial and biethnic children. The book's purpose is also to extend the concept of diversity and multicultural education to include the unique needs, histories, and experiences of interracial and interethnic families and…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Rearing, Childhood Needs, Cultural Awareness
