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Spotlight on Young Children and Nature

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Nature exploration is fundamental to young children’s curiosity, discovery, and sense of wonder—it supports their growth in all developmental domains. 

In this collection of engaging articles from NAEYC’s journal Young Children, teachers of children from infancy through age 8 will learn about using nature education to address early learning standards, to involve families and the community, and to encourage children’s appreciation of the natural world. The book offers a comprehensive resource list and a professional development guide with questions and activities to help readers reflect on current practices and incorporate new ones.

This volume is part of NAEYC's best-selling Spotlight series--great resources for the college classroom and for staff development.

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Price: $25.00
Pages: 56
Publisher: National Association for the Education of Young Children
Imprint: The National Association for the Education of Young Children
Series: Spotlight on Young Children series
Publication Date: 15 July 2011
Trim Size: 10.88 X 8.38 in
ISBN: 9781928896746
Format: Paperback
BISACs:

EDUCATION / Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten), Pre-school & kindergarten, EDUCATION / Curricula, EDUCATION / Teaching Methods & Materials / General, EDUCATION / Parent Participation, Curriculum planning & development, Teaching skills & techniques, Educational administration & organization
"This is one of the best early childhood books that I have ever read, and I have read a lot of them. It takes on a difficult topic about which little direct research exists and does an outstanding job of framing the discussion in ways that not only will push the practice of current teachers but will also provide a new theoretical framework for pushing a new generation of research in the field."   —Sue Bredekamp, Council for Professional Recognition, Washington, DC
Ann S. Epstein is the Senior Director of Curriculum Development at HighScope Educational Research Foundation in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Her areas of expertise include curriculum development, professional development, research and program evaluation, and child and program assessment.
Acknowledgments Preface—Why “The Intentional Teacher”? 1. Introducing Intentional Teaching 2. Best Practices for Intentional Teaching 3. Language and Literacy 4. Mathematics and Scientific Inquiry 5. Social Skills and Understandings 6. Physical Movement 7. The Visual Arts 8. Reflections on Intentional Teaching Resources References Index