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Fulmore, Jason S.; Geiger, Brian F.; Werner, Karen A.; Talbott, Laura L.; Jones, Dina C. – Childhood Education, 2009
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that between two and three million non-melanoma skin cancers and 132,000 melanoma skin cancers occur globally each year. In the event of further depletion of the ozone, these cases will increase dramatically (WHO, 2004). Within the United States, cancers of the skin are the most frequent type of…
Descriptors: Textbooks, Prevention, National Standards, Cancer
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Matter, Darryl E. – Childhood Education, 1982
Briefly discusses children's spontaneous musical expressions, outlines stages of children's musical development, and suggests musical experiences for young children. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Guidelines, Music Activities, Spontaneous Behavior
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Bondy, Elizabeth – Childhood Education, 1984
Discusses metacognition as an important component of a set of essential survival skills for the future. Indicates ways to promote general awareness of metacognitive activity, facilitate conscious monitoring of comprehension, and encourage a deliberate and systematic approach to learning and problem solving. (RH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Guidelines, Learning Activities
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Gray, Dianne Elaine; Gray, Robert A. – Childhood Education, 1982
The meaning, characteristics, and applicability of visual literacy for early childhood teaching are examined, and concrete suggestions for introducing photography to the young child are offered along with specific camera-related activities. (MP)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Guidelines, Learning Activities, Photography
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Timberlake, Pat – Childhood Education, 1982
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Creativity, Early Childhood Education, Guidelines
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Bales, Diane; Wallinga, Charlotte; Coleman, Mick – Childhood Education, 2006
Early childhood teachers have a variety of health and safety resources to draw upon, including information about and educational programs dealing with such issues as fire safety, obesity, and dental hygiene. However, teachers may face a number of challenges when attempting to incorporate health and safety resources into the curriculum. In some…
Descriptors: Hygiene, Guidelines, Curriculum Development, Young Children
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Sherman, Sallie J.; Hall, Keith A. – Childhood Education, 1983
Outlines a nine-step planning model for teachers to follow in order to introduce computer-based education activities in their classrooms. (MP)
Descriptors: Class Organization, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
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Strickland, Eric V.; Campbell, Kenneth C. – Childhood Education, 1982
Intended for teachers, principals, and other school workers, this article suggests steps to help end emotional abuse of children and the resultant damage to their self-concepts. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Emotional Problems, Guidelines
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Ross, Dorene Doerre – Childhood Education, 1982
Concrete suggestions for teaching group art lessons to stimulate creative expression are offered, with focus on conducting motivation sessions and providing help during ongoing activities. (MP)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Creative Expression, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
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Lubeck, Sally – Childhood Education, 1998
Maintains that research fails to capture the diversity in teaching. Advocates caution in assuming one correct child rearing or educational practice. Discusses whether categories such as developmentally appropriate practice or developmental stages are facts of nature, interpretations, or perspectives on social processes; and whether developmentally…
Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Educational Philosophy, Guidelines
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Rafael, Berta – Childhood Education, 1981
Descriptors: Art Activities, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Emotional Disturbances
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Elkind, David – Childhood Education, 1979
Presents a stage-structure analysis of reading applicable to any method of reading a teacher might choose to use. (Author/MP)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Children, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation
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Wassermann, Selma – Childhood Education, 1992
Discusses a series of steps and strategies that teachers can use to work with and help "troubled" children. (BB)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Classroom Observation Techniques, Data Collection, Early Childhood Education