Opening The World Of Learning

Download or read book Opening the World of Learning written by Judy Schickedanz and published by Pearson Early Learning Group. This book was released on 2005 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive curriculum for preschool and other early childhood programs. It covers all domains of early learning. The content of each unit is built around daily routine within an activity-center day. Themes, skills, and concepts are developed through quality children's fiction and nonfiction trade books. This program is designed to develop language and early literacy skills in the context of rich content - primarily in the areas of mathematics, science, and social studies. Unit topics include Family, Friends, Wind and Water, World of Color, Shadows and Reflections, and Things That Grow. Research-based strategies include whole-group, individual, and small-group activities. The daily schedule allows teachers to focus intensively on language and literacy.