Using examples from a Reggio-inspired school with children from ages 6 weeks to 6 years, the authors emphasize the importance of childrens rights and our responsibility as adults to hear their voices. Seen and Heard summarizes research and theory pertaining to young childrens rights in the United States, and offers strategies educators can use to ensure the inclusion of childrens perspectives in everyday decisions. Real-life classroom vignettes illustrate how young children perceive the idea of rights through observation and discussion. The authors work is based on these essential ideas: (1)...
Using examples from a Reggio-inspired school with children from ages 6 weeks to 6 years, the authors emphasize the importance of childrens rights and ...
In this engaging book, the authors share stories from their practice and research about several young children with a variety of developmental delays and disabilities and their teachers. They explore the ways that teachers and children respond in real classrooms to real challenges, examining both those opportunities that are capitalized on as well as those that are missed. The book addresses a wide array of issues that contribute to our understanding of what makes a difference in the inclusive early childhood classroom, including the role of development, ways of honoring different learning...
In this engaging book, the authors share stories from their practice and research about several young children with a variety of developmental delays ...
With a focus on the leader's role in initiating and sustaining anti-bias education in programs for young children and their families, this book is both a stand-alone text and a perfect companion for Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves . It emphasizes that this work is not only about changing curriculum, but requires thoughtful, strategic, long-term planning that addresses all components of an early childhood program. With a powerful combination of conceptual frameworks, strategies, and practical tools, Louise Derman-Sparks, renowned expert on anti-bias education, together...
With a focus on the leader's role in initiating and sustaining anti-bias education in programs for young children and their families, this book is bot...
This critically acclaimed, lavishly illustrated book will help educators create the highest quality learning opportunities for a new generation of children. The Second Edition features substantial and important changes, including the addition of new chapters by pioneers of the work that happens in the atelier who draw on several decades of experience. The atelier or studio is a key element of the renowned preschools and infant-toddler centers of Reggio Emilia, Italy. This beautiful, full-color resource explores how the experiences of children interacting with rich materials in the atelier...
This critically acclaimed, lavishly illustrated book will help educators create the highest quality learning opportunities for a new generation of chi...
With a focus on how families and professionals can collaborate effectively so that infants and toddlers (0-3) learn, grow, and thrive, this title addresses child learning and development, family functioning and priorities, early intervention as a support and not a substitute, and planning "what's next" after early intervention.
With a focus on how families and professionals can collaborate effectively so that infants and toddlers (0-3) learn, grow, and thrive, this title addr...
Young Investigators has been expanded to guide today’s teachers through the process of conducting meaningful investigations with young children. This fourth edition of the bestseller begins with a new chapter, “How Children Really Learn,” which summarizes insights from mind-brain education research, showing how experiences firmly rooted in children’s curiosity and interest build intellectual capacity. The book then introduces the Project Approach with step-by-step guidance for incorporating child initiation and direction into curriculum while simultaneously addressing content...
Young Investigators has been expanded to guide today’s teachers through the process of conducting meaningful investigations with young children. Thi...
Now in a second edition, this popular resource shows teachers and childcare providers how to work with young children based on current neuroscience research. Revised and expanded, it contains a wealth of practical and specific activities and materials to use with infants and toddlers to enhance growth and development. For each activity presented, the text examines its relation to the rapid brain growth that characterizes the 0 to 3 years, including major developments in sensory reception, movement, language, cognition, memory, vision, and motivation. Featured materials, with guidance for...
Now in a second edition, this popular resource shows teachers and childcare providers how to work with young children based on current neuroscience re...