Caretaking of Children's Souls. Teaching the Deep Song.

Turner, Sandra B.

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ERIC Number: EJ603941

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Caretaking of Children's Souls. Teaching the Deep Song.

Turner, Sandra B.

Young Children, v55 n1 p31-33 Jan 2000

Describes ways early childhood caregivers can facilitate children's spiritual development by observing the "canto hondo," the deep song. Discusses characteristics of the canto hondo as a metaphor for caring for the souls of children and their uniqueness, including safety, celebration, respect, acceptance, dreaming, and laughter. (KB)

Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Early Childhood Education, Emotional Development, Preschool Curriculum, Spiritual Development, Teacher Improvement, Teacher Student Relationship, Young Children

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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