Creative Resources for the Early Childhood Classroom

by Judy Herr, Yvonne R. Libby-Larson

This best seller is used by early childhood educators across the world. A theme based curriculum, this book is presented in Alpha order and contains 70 different themes ranging from Ants to Zoo Animals. Each theme contains a variation of the following content depending upon that theme: Curriculum, Web, Theme Goals, Concepts for the Children to Learn, Vocabulary, Bulletin Board, Parent Letter, Music, Fingerplay, Science, Math, Dramatic Play, Arts and Crafts, Sensory, Large Muscle (Gross), Small Muscle (Fine), Field Trips, Social Studies, Group Time, Cooking, Transitions, Books, Multimedia, Recordings and Song Titles. The book sections at the end of each theme have been updated with hundreds of new activities. In addition, an accompanying back-of-book CD-ROM contains important assessment tools, lesson plan forms, evaluation forms for documentation boards, and more.

731 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Becky H. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of good ideas to use with preschool aged children. Poems, songs, crafts, book lists... all arranged by theme. Very helpful resource recommended for those teaching young children.

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Has a lot of good activity ideas. This book was actually required for me to buy at college when I was taking my Early Childhood Education diploma.

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great ideas for things to do with toddlers during the day. Easy to get things together and do.