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Swanson, Robert – 1978
The collection of poems was written for use in the Yakima Indian Reservation pre-school programs and was intended to introduce Yakima children to creative thought process at their own level with content that is part of their own world. The author spent several months observing in the Tribal Headstart Centers at three locations on the Yakima…
Descriptors: American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Childrens Literature, Creative Development
1979
The four chapters of this book and the many accompanying color photographs describe and portray comprehensive programs of socialist education provided for children in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). The introduction indicates the scope of educational objectives within national and international contexts. The first chapter of the book…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Vannier, Maryhelen; Gallahue, David L. – 1978
This source book of physical education activities for children from nursery school through the sixth grade covers five major areas of concern to the educator. Part one deals with the role of physical education in child development. The second section examines how children of different ages and abilities learn, discussing the preschool child, the…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Athletic Equipment, Elementary Education, Exceptional Child Education
Moore, Gaylen – 1974
This booklet describes the changing economic conditions in Appalachia and the improved social services for children. According to statistics reported in 1969 nearly 43 percent of all children under 6 in Appalachia were categorized as poor and likely to require some special services, while only 5 percent were receiving such services. The…
Descriptors: Black Community, Community Involvement, Community Services, Day Care
Cook, Thomas D.; And Others – 1975
On the basis of a reevaluation of earlier data, doubts are raised about how much economically-disadvantaged children have learned from the educational television series, Sesame Street, and whether the program is widening the gap that separates the academic achievement of disadvantaged pre-schoolers from that of their more affluent counterparts.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Assessment, Educational Research
Fallon, Berlie J., Ed. – 1973
This book contains detailed descriptions of forty programs in early childhood education. Programs are innovative in the sense that each respresents new departures and approaches for the implementing school systems. The book contains two main sections: Section I, Innovative Programs in Early Childhood Education, and Section II, Resources Section,…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Child Development, Differentiated Staffs, Disadvantaged Youth
Weinberg, Richard A., Ed.; Moore, Shirley G., Ed. – 1975
This is a collection of papers based on presentations made by participants in the Minnesota Round Table II sponsored by the University of Minnesota and the Child Development Associate Consortium in 1974. Included are an introduction to the conference (Richard A. Weinberg and Shirley G. Moore) and the following articles: (1) Planning Evaluation…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Conference Reports, Demonstration Programs, Early Childhood Education
Karoly, Lynn A.; Greenwood, Peter W.; Everingham, Susan S.; Hoube, Jill; Kilburn, M. Rebecca; Rydell, C. Peter; Sanders, Matthew; Chiesa, James – 1998
This study quantified the benefits to children and parents participating in nine early intervention programs and conducted a cost-benefit analysis of the Perry Preschool and the Elmira Prenatal/Early Infancy Project (PEIP). The findings indicated that early intervention programs led to the following advantages for program participants relative to…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Health, Cost Effectiveness, Early Intervention
Martin, Kellie; Murray, Anne – 1997
This guide is designed to help the speech language pathologist teach families language facilitation techniques and to teach basic receptive and expressive skills to preschool children who are nonverbal or have little expressive language. The program's goal is to improve language skills through social interaction including conversations, turn…
Descriptors: Expressive Language, Interaction, Interpersonal Communication, Language Acquisition
Rosenfeld, S. James; Gelfman, Mary H. B.; Bluth, Linda F. – 1997
This manual is designed to provide a convenient working tool for those having questions about the applicability of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) to their work, their children, or their clients. It answers the most frequently asked questions concerning student records in the broad spectrum of education programs, explains the…
Descriptors: Case Records, Confidential Records, Court Litigation, Disabilities
Portwood, Madeleine – 1999
This manual is designed to provide parents, teachers, and health professionals with information on dyspraxia to enable diagnosis and treatment, and offers an intervention program to improve the cognitive functioning of students with dyspraxia. Dyspraxia is defined as a marked impairment in the development of motor coordination that may result in…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Early Intervention, Elementary Secondary Education, Etiology
Taylor-Cox, Jennifer – Eye on Education, 2005
Why should your school have a Family Math Night?: (1) Help students learn essential math concepts; (2) Give parents a chance to serve as models of motivation, persistence and competence; and (3) Promote math success in a supportive setting. With its step-by-step directions and suggestions for both teachers and parents, this book takes the worry…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Grade 5, National Standards, Parents
Washington, Valora; Bailey, Ura Jean Oyemade – 1995
Head Start, the nation's largest early childhood intervention, has enjoyed public and political support. The program has also been haunted by persistent questions about its role in communities, its sustainable impacts, and its quality. This book discusses the past, present, and future of Head Start in the hope of creating better partnerships…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Environment, Disadvantaged Youth, Educational Cooperation, Educational History
Essa, Eva – 1995
Focusing attention on possible underlying causes of a child's misbehavior, this guide uses a situational approach for solving specific behavior problems that commonly occur with young children. Each behavior is discussed in a separate chapter, with step-by-step recommendations provided to correct the problem. The book encourages readers to…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Change
Smith, Nancy R.; And Others – 1993
This book emphasizes the teacher's active role in fostering a developmental understanding of painting in children from ages 1+ to 11. The cognitive processes behind children's painting are explored. The book suggests meaningful tasks for each phase of imagery and offers methods for encouraging children to discuss the concepts involved in their…
Descriptors: Art, Art Activities, Art Criticism, Art Education
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