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This comprehensive book presents developmentally appropriate early education curriculum for children from birth through 8 years old. Throughout the text, the emphasis is on addressing each child's individual needs, abilities, interests, and cultural diversity. Chapters include such topics as language and literacy, puppets, dramatic play, art, sensory centers, music and movement, math, science, and social studies. This practical resource and reference guide includes original songs, poems, dramatic play activities, illustrations, photos and a full-color insert that outlines appropriate guidance techniques. This is a comprehensive resource offering practical advice for developing an effective curriculum for young children.
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70010 JCKMN FM i-xxvi r3k 6/13/2000 5:09 PM Page i Early Education Curriculum A Child’s Connection to the World SECOND EDITION 70010 JCKMN FM i-xxvi r3k 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 S 51 R 52 L 53 6/13/2000 5:09 PM Page ii 70010 JCKMN FM i-xxvi r3k 6/13/2000 5:09 PM Page iii Early Education Curriculum A Child’s Connection to the World SECOND EDITION Hilda L. Jackman Professor Emerita Brookhaven College Dallas County Community College District 70010 JCKMN FM i-xxvi r3k 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 S 51 R 52 L 53 6/13/2000 5:09 PM Page iv NOTICE TO THE READER Publisher does not warrant or guarantee any of the products described herein or perform any independent analysis in connection with any of the product information contained herein. Publisher does not assume, and expressly disclaims, any obligation to obtain and include information other than that provided to it by the manufacturer. The reader is expressly warned to consider and adopt all safety precautions that might be indicated by the activities herein and to avoid all potential hazards. By following the instructions contained herein, the reader willingly assumes all risks in connection with such instructions. The Publisher makes no representation or warranties of any kind, including but not limited to, the warranties of fitness for particular purpose or merchantability, nor are any such representations implied with respect to the material set forth herein, and the publisher takes no responsibility with respect to such material. The publisher shall not be liable for any special, consequential, or exemplary damages resulting, in whole or part, from the readers’ use of, or reliance upon, this material. Delmar Staff Business Unit Director: Susan L. Simpfenderfer Executive Editor: Marlene McHugh Pratt Acquisitions Editor: Erin O’Connor Traylor Development Editor: Melissa Riveglia Executive Production Manager: Wendy A. Troeger Project Editor: Amy E. Tucker Production Editor: Eileen M. Clawson/Sandra Woods Technology Project Manager: Kim Schryer Executive Marketing Manager: Donna J. Lewis Channel Manager: Nigar Hale Cover Design: TDB Publishing Services Illustrations: Laurent Linn COPYRIGHT © 2001 Delmar is a division of Thomson Learning. The Thomson Learning logo is a registered trademark used herein under license. Printed in the United States of America 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 XXX 05 04 03 02 01 00 For more information, contact Delmar, 3 Columbia Circle, PO Box 15015, Albany, NY 12212-5015; or find us on the World Wide Web at http://www.delmar.com or http://www.EarlyChildEd.delmar.com All rights reserved Thomson Learning © 2001. The text of this publication, or any part thereof, may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechani