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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
Denno, Dawn M.; Carr, Victoria; Bell, Susan Hart – Brookes Publishing Company, 2010
To prevent and resolve common behavior problems in young children, early childhood teachers need a full understanding of what's behind the behaviors and strategies that really work. This complete professional development package gives pre- and in-service educators the practical help they've been waiting for. Taking a "big picture"…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Young Children, Student Behavior, Early Childhood Education
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Lynch, Sharon A.; Simpson, Cynthia G. – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 2010
Well-informed teachers of young children recognize the importance of children's social development. The development of social skills lays a critical foundation for later academic achievement as well as work-related skills. Social development is such a key issue with young children that a number of methods to address social skills have been…
Descriptors: Direct Instruction, Socialization, Academic Achievement, Young Children
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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
Crepeau, Ingrid M.; Richards, M. Ann – 2003
Discrediting the notion that puppets are strictly for play, this book presents innovative ways for teachers of young children to use puppets as valuable and developmentally appropriate teaching tools. Chapter 1 of the book details the educational benefits of puppets and relates puppetry to play theory, developmentally appropriate practice, and…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Learning Activities
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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
Niffenegger, Joann P. – Dimensions, 1991
Developmentally appropriate map activities incorporate such concepts as topology, projective space, spatial information, point of reference, direction, cardinal direction and orienting. Such activities offer children excitement, challenge, and a sense of discovery. (BB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Concept Formation, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
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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
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Ford, Margaret I.; Kuhs, Therese M. – Childhood Education, 1991
Discusses topics that are especially appropriate for investigation by young learners and describes activities that stimulate children's curiosity. Suggestions about ways to focus children's attention on mathematical aspects of the activities are offered. (BB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curiosity, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Geometry
Campbell, Linley – AECA Research in Practice Series, 2001
Noting that the development of fundamental movement skills is basic to children's motor development, this booklet provides a guide for early childhood educators in planning movement experiences for children between 4 and 8 years. The booklet introduces a wide variety of appropriate practices to promote movement skill acquisition and increased…
Descriptors: Child Health, Class Activities, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
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Webster, Tupper – Childhood Education, 1990
Maintains that the meaningful use of projects necessitates knowledgeable and reflective teachers with the autonomy to make intellectually honest curricular decisions in the best interest of each child. (BB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum Design, Decision Making, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
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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
Skrupskelis, Audrey – Dimensions, 1990
Examines reasons for incorporating field trips into the curriculum, ways to plan successful expeditions, and appropriate field trip experiences for young children. (BB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Processes, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Jackman, Hilda L. – 1999
This collection of developmentally appropriate early childhood education curriculum activities uses themes to integrate the curriculum for young children. The activities involve active exploration, problem-solving, and the acquisition of specific concepts or skills. The collection is divided into six broad sections, with individual themes…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
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Eastman, Wayne – 2000
Recognizing the role of physical activity in helping young children to attain desired objectives, educators should continually be investigating avenues for involving children in daily physical activity. This paper presents the Active Living approach, a uniquely Canadian experience that encourages young children to be physically active every day.…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Day Care, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
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