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Direct linkTunks, Karyn W.; Giles, Rebecca M. – Young Children, 2009
Young children benefit from having their stories written down and shared with others. The authors highlight two strategies for supporting young writers: taking dictation and translating "kid writing." They explain why both are important in introducing the purpose of writing and the functions of printed language. The article offers tips to teachers…
Descriptors: Verbal Communication, Childrens Writing, Preschool Teachers, Young Children
Nagel, Nancy G. – Young Children, 2009
The New Zealand Ministry of Education's early childhood curriculum policy is built on a framework called "Te Whariki." This framework provides a sociocultural context for children's early learning and emphasizes a learning partnership between teachers, parents, families, and community. Besides interpersonal relationships, Te Whariki…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Family Involvement, Young Children, Foreign Countries
Matt, Megan Mason – Young Children, 2008
As a teacher who loves to bring botany into her preschool classroom of 4- and 5-year-olds, the author makes edible plants a regular, popular feature of her students' environment. The author is fascinated when her students become increasingly adventurous in their tastes for vegetables the more they handle and understand plants. The author decided…
Descriptors: Plants (Botany), Family Involvement, Teaching Methods, Preschool Curriculum
Starbuck, Sara; Olthof, Maria – Young Children, 2008
Gardens are complex and require a variety of skills. Gross- and fine-motor activities, science concepts, language and literacy development, math, and community involvement are all part of the preschool gardening project the authors describe. They list gardening books for children and suggest container gardens for urban school settings. The authors…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Community Involvement, Gardening, Literacy
Bernath, Penny; Masi, Wendy – Young Children, 2006
By adopting the Smart School Snacks program, administrators and teachers at the Nova Southeastern University (NSU) preschool center have prompted a healthy change in attitude about snacks. Simple healthy snacks have become the norm at the center and are welcomed by children and families alike. Family involvement is a critical part of the program.…
Descriptors: Nutrition Instruction, Programs, Preschool Education, Food
Ugaste, Aino; Oun, Tiia – Young Children, 2007
Step by Step (Early Childhood Program) is an education reform program to engender democratic principles and practices in young children and their families. The authors interviewed 15 teacher participants in the yearlong Step by Step training to learn how the training changed their teaching practices and how their new practices affect the children…
Descriptors: Family Involvement, Young Children, Educational Change, Foreign Countries
