Authors: Virginia Harmelink

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Integrated Curriculum for Young Children embraces the new approaching of teaching curriculum in the classroom by highlighting how two or more subject areas can be integrated into one experience that aligns to authentic assessment and standards. This text guides future teachers through integrating different subjects through a variety of approaches, including applying the foundations of age-appropriate, individual-appropriate, and culturally appropriate teaching and learning. For the veteran teacher, this text will encourage exploration of differentiated instruction as well as integration of core learning experiences and approaches, while still drawing upon their current practices. With authentic examples throughout, Integrated Curriculum for Young Children illustrates a variety of early childhood practices and reflects how teachers can implement true integration of materials throughout the learning areas.

Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

Integrated Curriculum for Young Children, Explore Textbook

• Front Matter
• Part 1 The Learning Foundation
• • 1 Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
  • 2 Play
  • 3 Theories of Curricula and Approaches
  • 4 Creating a Community of Learners
• Part 2 Tools for Learning
• • 5 The Environment
  • 6 The Written Curriculum
  • 7 Assessment, Collaboration, Modification, and Accommodation
  • 8 The Implementation Phase
• Part 3 Integrating the Learning
• • 9 Academic Disciplines
  • 10 Infant-Toddler Integrated Curriculum
  • 11 Preschool Integrated Curriculum
  • 12 Kindergarten through Third Grade Integrated Curriculum
• Glossary
• Index
• Reference List