Planning for play, observation, and learning in preschool and kindergarten /
Gronlund, Gaye, 1952-
Planning for play, observation, and learning in preschool and kindergarten / Gaye Gronlund. - St. Paul, MN : Redleaf Press, 2013. - ix, 270 pages ; 29 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The wonders and challenges of teaching young children -- Implementing curriculum through the planning/observation/individualization cycle -- Planning and reflection frameworks -- Embedding learning goals and academics in play, daily routines, and teacher-led group activities -- Planning and sustaining high-level play in preschool and kindergarten -- Individualization and differentiation: each child is different -- Planning for more child-initiated than adult-led activities -- Building relationships and communicating with families -- Integrating authentic assessment and curriculum -- Revisiting the planning/observation/individualization cycle -- Appendix A. Planning and reflection frameworks : Preschool weekly planning and reflection framework ; Kindergarten weekly planning and reflection framework ; Weekly planning and reflection framework ; Infant/toddler weekly planning and reflection framework -- Appendix B. Learning goals for play areas -- Appendix C. Assessment forms : Individual child information record ; Individual adjustments ; Preschool choice record ; Kindergarten choice record ; Portfolio collection form ; Family-teacher summary report.
"With intentional planning frameworks, Planning for Play, Observation, and Learning in Preschool and Kindergarten provides tools and strategies to organize and develop curriculum around high-level, purposeful play. Practical application techniques help you create a cycle of planning and observation as they use a play-based curriculum to help young children thrive in your classroom"--
9781605541136 1605541133
1349357 QBI
2012032226
016247093 Uk
Play.
Education, Preschool--Curricula.
Kindergarten--Curricula.
Curriculum planning.
Planning for play, observation, and learning in preschool and kindergarten / Gaye Gronlund. - St. Paul, MN : Redleaf Press, 2013. - ix, 270 pages ; 29 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The wonders and challenges of teaching young children -- Implementing curriculum through the planning/observation/individualization cycle -- Planning and reflection frameworks -- Embedding learning goals and academics in play, daily routines, and teacher-led group activities -- Planning and sustaining high-level play in preschool and kindergarten -- Individualization and differentiation: each child is different -- Planning for more child-initiated than adult-led activities -- Building relationships and communicating with families -- Integrating authentic assessment and curriculum -- Revisiting the planning/observation/individualization cycle -- Appendix A. Planning and reflection frameworks : Preschool weekly planning and reflection framework ; Kindergarten weekly planning and reflection framework ; Weekly planning and reflection framework ; Infant/toddler weekly planning and reflection framework -- Appendix B. Learning goals for play areas -- Appendix C. Assessment forms : Individual child information record ; Individual adjustments ; Preschool choice record ; Kindergarten choice record ; Portfolio collection form ; Family-teacher summary report.
"With intentional planning frameworks, Planning for Play, Observation, and Learning in Preschool and Kindergarten provides tools and strategies to organize and develop curriculum around high-level, purposeful play. Practical application techniques help you create a cycle of planning and observation as they use a play-based curriculum to help young children thrive in your classroom"--
9781605541136 1605541133
1349357 QBI
2012032226
016247093 Uk
Play.
Education, Preschool--Curricula.
Kindergarten--Curricula.
Curriculum planning.