KEY BENEFIT This book takes an integrated, theme-based approach to curriculum rather than focusing on specific subject-matters or activity areas.Presents six "umbrella" themes: Familiar things in our world, the physical world, the animal world, the plant world, the world of communication, and the world of vehicles and transportation.The curriculum guide section is organized into six themes and accompanied by appropriate activities.Preservice and inservice early childhood educators
PrefaceCh. 1Theoretical Framework2Ch. 2Development and Objectives: Getting From Here to There11Ch. 3What Should Children Learn? Curriculum Objectives22Ch. 4Classroom Organization and Management43Ch. 5Familiar Things in Our World65Ch. 6The Physical World122Ch. 7The Animal World169Ch. 8The Plant World225Ch. 9The World of Communication268Ch. 10The World of Vehicles and Transportation310