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Download full textRymanowicz, Kylie; Hetherington, Chelsea; Larm, Brooke – International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education, 2020
Farm- and nature-based early childhood education programs have a unique potential to provide young children with skills and experiences that build a strong foundation for future learning and environmental stewardship, but can also to extend positive impacts to families. In this paper, we work to bridge the gap between research and practice by…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Program Effectiveness, Outdoor Education
Direct linkMiller Marsh, Monica; Zhulamanova, Ilfa – Early Child Development and Care, 2017
This research focused on making visible children's funds of identity [Esteban-Guitart, M., & Moll, L. (2014). Funds of identity: A new concept based on the funds of knowledge approach. "Culture & Psychology," 20(1), 31-48] and incorporating these resources into an inquiry-oriented, play-based, preschool curriculum. Participants…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Curriculum Development, Action Research, Cooperative Programs
Dunst, Carl J.; Trivette, Carol M.; Masiello, Tracy – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2011
The influences of child participation in interest-based learning activities on the development of 17 preschoolers with autism was the focus of this brief report. The children's mothers identified their children's interests and the everyday family and community activities that provided opportunities for interest-based learning. Parents then…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism, Childhood Interests, Motor Development
Pennsylvania Department of Education, 2009
Teachers of very young children have the awesome task of providing rich information and experiences that build skills and understanding in the context of every day routines and within intentionally-designed play opportunities that capture children's interests, wonder and curiosity so they want to know more. Pennsylvania's learning standards join…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Childhood Interests, Holistic Approach, Glossaries
Katz, Lilian G. – 1997
To help parents address those aspects of their child's development which may need special encouragement, support, or intervention, this digest delineates 11 categories of behavior for assessment. Parents should not be alarmed if their children are having difficulty in only a few categories, and they should not judge their children's permanent…
Descriptors: Affection, Child Development, Childhood Interests, Curiosity
Katz, Lilian G. – 1994
To help parents address those aspects of their child's development which may need special encouragement, support, or intervention, this digest delineates 11 categories of behavior for assessment. Parents should not be alarmed if their children are having difficulty in only a few categories, and they should not judge their children's permanent…
Descriptors: Affection, Child Development, Childhood Interests, Curiosity
Davis, David C. – Elementary English, 1971
An attempt to interpret and analyze a book fantasy, for the very young child, written by Maurice Sendak. (Author)
Descriptors: Books, Cartoons, Child Development, Child Psychology
Katz, Lilian G. – 1995
To help parents address those aspects of their child's development which may need special encouragement, support, or intervention, this digest delineates 11 categories of behavior for assessment. Parents should not be alarmed if their children are having difficulty in only a few categories, and they should not judge their children's permanent…
Descriptors: Affection, Child Development, Childhood Interests, Curiosity
Vibbert, Martha M.; And Others – 1980
Three preschool children were observed intensively for three years to document children's early television viewing repertoires and programing preferences. Relevant information was obtained from children and parents during biweekly home television viewing sessions. In addition, parents reported in diaries and questionnaires all aspects of their…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Child Development, Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Interests
Saunders, Minta M.; Keister, Mary Elizabeth – 1969
This proposal suggests researching the possibilities of offering experiences with surroundings--space, forms, colors, and materials--to many children at any early age. The design for such a setting would provide children with the unique advantage of developing within themselves a sympathy for basic forms, natural materials, and primary colors and…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Interests, Costs, Creative Development
Liu, Min – 1996
Literature has indicated that computers have a potential to support children in all stages of development. To enhance children's learning through technology, it is important to understand how children use computers. This study explores the use of interactive multimedia by three- to five-year olds. Through a close examination of the young…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Interests, Computer Assisted Instruction
King, Margaret A.; And Others – 1993
Noting that when planning a program for 2-year-olds, it is important for the teacher to consider the developmental levels and interests of the children, this book offers teachers a practical guide for working with 2-year-olds in a child care setting. The 15 chapters focus on the following areas: (1) designing a flexible and responsive environment…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Interests, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
Holt, Carol Lou, Comp. – 1973
This annotated film bibliography is a compilation of film listings suitable for early childhood education teacher training, parent education, and for viewing by children. The list has been gathered from a variety of sources including the National Association for the Education of Young Children's conference film showings for the past several years,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Affective Behavior, Annotated Bibliographies, Child Development
BOWER, ELI M. – 1965
SINCE SYMBOLS ARE SEEN AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THINGS, ACTION, RELATIONSHIPS, AND FEELINGS, YOUNG CHILDREN NEED TO LEARN TO PROCESS SYMBOLS. THE QUALITY OF A CHILD'S EDUCATION IN MANAGING AND UTILIZING SYMBOLS WILL AFFECT HIS ABILITY TO WORK, LOVE, AND GROW. SOME MAJOR IDEAS IN OUR CONCEPTUALIZATIONS OF MAN AND HIS DEVELOPMENT HAVE BEEN UPROOTED IN…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Psychology, Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Interests
Aspen Systems Corp., Rockville, MD. – 1995
This training guide is designed to enhance the skills of Head Start education staff in applying knowledge of how children grow and develop to planning, implementing, and evaluating activities and experiences in the center, at home, and during group socialization sessions. Each of the guide's modules details module outcomes, key concepts, and…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Child Development, Childhood Interests, Childhood Needs
