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Assessing Kindergarten Children's Writing.
Green, Connie – Dimensions, 1990
Discusses: (1) development and use of the Lamme/Green Scale of Children's Development in Composition; and (2) scales of spelling development as a guide for teachers and parents to use in assessment of kindergartners' and other young children's progress in compositional writing. (BB)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Developmental Stages, Kindergarten Children, Literacy
Fostering Children's Fantasy Play.
Perlmutter, Jane C. – Dimensions, 1990
Discusses two approaches that parents and preschool teachers can use to encourage fantasy play among young children: creating a supportive environment and taking part in play. The ages of the children involved can help teachers decide which method is more helpful. (BB)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Child Caregivers, Day Care, Parent Materials
Ideas: Working with Parents.
Silliman, Benjamin; Royston, Karen – Dimensions, 1990
Collaboration of teachers and parents can strengthen school and home ties. The key ingredients in teachers' efforts to promote parent involvement are communication and education. Forms of one-way and two-way communication with parents are described. Educational strategies discussed include parent instruction and the use of support groups and…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Early Childhood Education, Parent Education, Parent Materials
Blocks Are Not (Circle All): Messy, Expensive, Difficult. Every Child Deserves Time to Play with Blocks.
Karges-Bone, Linda – Dimensions, 1991
Outlines 10 misconceptions about young children and block play that discourage teachers, caregivers, and parents from using blocks. Also discusses ways in which these misconceptions can be resolved so that young children in any home or program can enjoy the benefits of regular block play. (BB)
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Child Development, Cost Effectiveness, Early Childhood Education