TY  - BOOK
AU  - Gronlund,Gaye
TI  - Planning for play, observation, and learning in preschool and kindergarten
SN  - 9781605541136
PY  - 2013///
CY  - St. Paul, MN
PB  - Redleaf Press
KW  - Play
KW  - Education, Preschool
KW  - Curricula
KW  - Kindergarten
KW  - Curriculum planning
N1  - 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
N2  - "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"--
ER  -