Reflecting Children's Lives: A Handbook for Planning Child-Centered Curriculum

by Deb Curtis, Margie Carter

Noted early childhood educators and authors of Training A Harvest of Theory and Practice , Deb Curtis and Margie Carter present practical ideas in this thoughtful and beautiful handbook which makes the complex task of planning a child-centered curriculum easier. Learn how to make theme plans, establish times for observation and play, set up schedules, materials, space, and more. Each chapter contains an insightful and touching story by teachers as well as charts, assessment tools, resource lists, and practice sheets. Youll discover activities for both you and the children, and at the same time, chart your own thinking as you consider new possibilities for your curriculum planning.

Genres: Education

205 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1996

Reviews

[Stephanie Delich · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to read this for a child development class. It's been the most useful and enjoyable text book I've had for a child development class. It is easy to read, both because uses simple language and it doesn't overload you with information and gives many examples.

[Beverly Hayhurst · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent resource book for early childhood educators. Many radical and refreshing ideas