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Early Learning Foundations. Indiana's Early Learning Development Framework Aligned to the Indiana Academic Standards, 2014
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Indiana Department of Education, 2015
The "Foundations" (English/language arts, mathematics, social emotional skills, approaches to play and learning, science, social studies, creative arts, and physical health and growth) are Indiana's early learning development framework and are aligned to the 2014 Indiana Academic Standards. This framework provides core elements that…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, State Standards, Early Childhood Education, Alignment (Education)
Research Currents: On the Trail of the Bad Guy.
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Paley, Vivian Gussin – Language Arts, 1987
Describes four-year-olds' fantasy play, and how their language manifests their imaginations, moods, and personal fears. (HTH)
Descriptors: Child Language, Childhood Attitudes, Class Activities, Dramatic Play
Play and Assessment: Young Children's Knowledge of the Functions of Writing.
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Vukelich, Carol – Childhood Education, 1992
Describes a play-based procedure for assessing young children's knowledge of the functions of writing. A case study highlights this discussion. (BB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Ability, Dramatic Play
Blockbusters: Ideas for the Block Center.
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Adams, Polly K.; Nesmith, Jaynie – Early Childhood Education Journal, 1996
Goals of block building in early childhood classrooms focus on physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development. Reports survey results of the value teachers place on block play. Offers illustrations of task cards to use with blocks in math, language arts, social studies, and science. Discusses guidelines and suggests idea cards and sentence…
Descriptors: Dramatic Play, Early Childhood Education, Educational Planning, Instructional Materials