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| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies, Gryphon House, Delmar Thomson Learning, 1988-01-01 The Creative Curriculum comes alive! This videotape-winner of the 1989 Silver Apple Award at the National Educational Film and Video Festival-demonstrates how teachers set the stage for learning by creating a dynamic well-organized environment. It shows children involved in seven of the interest areas in the The Creative Curriculum and explains how they learn in each area. Everyone conducts in-service training workshops for staff and parents or who teaches early childhood education courses will find the video an indispensable tool for explainin appropriate practice. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Teach Smarter Vanessa J. Levin, 2021-06-02 Discover new, practical methods for teaching literacy skills in your early childhood classroom. Has teaching early literacy skills become a stumbling block to getting your preschool students kindergarten ready? Break out of the tired “letter of the week” routine and learn how to transform your lessons with fun and effective techniques. Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers will equip teachers to infuse every aspect of their teaching with exciting hands-on literacy teaching methods that engage students and help them build authentic connections with books, so that 100% of their students will have a strong literacy foundation and will be fully prepared for success in kindergarten and beyond. Respected author Vanessa Levin, veteran early childhood educator and author of the “Pre-K Pages” blog, breaks down the research and translates it into realistic, actionable steps you can take to improve your teaching. Features specific examples of teaching techniques and activities that engage students in hands-on, experiential learning during circle time, centers, and small groups. Offers a simple, four-step system for teaching literacy skills, based on the foundational principles of early literacy teaching Demonstrates how to build your confidence in your ability to get 100% of your students ready for kindergarten, long before the end of the school year Understand the problems with traditional literacy teaching and identify gaps in your current teaching practice with this valuable resource. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: The Sense of an Ending Julian Barnes, 2011-10-05 BOOKER PRIZE WINNER • NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A novel that follows a middle-aged man as he contends with a past he never much thought about—until his closest childhood friends return with a vengeance: one of them from the grave, another maddeningly present. A novel so compelling that it begs to be read in a single setting, The Sense of an Ending has the psychological and emotional depth and sophistication of Henry James at his best, and is a stunning achievement in Julian Barnes's oeuvre. Tony Webster thought he left his past behind as he built a life for himself, and his career has provided him with a secure retirement and an amicable relationship with his ex-wife and daughter, who now has a family of her own. But when he is presented with a mysterious legacy, he is forced to revise his estimation of his own nature and place in the world. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers & Twos Diane Trister Dodge, Sherrie Rudick, Kai-leé Berke, Amy Laura Dombro, 2006 Helps teachers appreciate and find joy in the everyday discoveries that delight a child, and helps them to thoughtfully observe and use what they learn, to respond to children's interests and needs. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: El Curriculp Creativo: Paara Educacion Preescolar Strategies Teaching, 2006-01-01 |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: The Educator's Field Guide Edward S. Ebert, Christine Ebert, Michael L. Bentley, 2014-05-06 The Educator’s Field Guide helps teachers get off to a running start. The only book that covers all four key cornerstones of effective teaching—organization, classroom management, instruction, and assessment—this handy reference offers a bridge from college to classroom with a hearty dose of practical guidance for teachers who aspire to greatness. At a time when school leaders are pressed to hire and retain high-quality teachers, this guidebook is indispensable for defining and nurturing the qualities the qualities teachers strive for and students deserve. Helpful tools include: Step-by-step guidance on instructional organization, behavior management, lesson planning, and formative and summative assessment User-friendly taxonomic guides to help readers quickly locate topics The latest information on student diversity, special needs, and lesson differentiation Teacher testimonials and examples Explanations of education standards and initiatives Each key concept is addressed in a resource-style format with activities and reproducible that can be customized. Teachers will also find lesson plan templates, graphs, charts, quizzes, and games—all in one easy-to-use source. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Sophie's World Jostein Gaarder, 2007-03-20 A page-turning novel that is also an exploration of the great philosophical concepts of Western thought, Jostein Gaarder's Sophie's World has fired the imagination of readers all over the world, with more than twenty million copies in print. One day fourteen-year-old Sophie Amundsen comes home from school to find in her mailbox two notes, with one question on each: Who are you? and Where does the world come from? From that irresistible beginning, Sophie becomes obsessed with questions that take her far beyond what she knows of her Norwegian village. Through those letters, she enrolls in a kind of correspondence course, covering Socrates to Sartre, with a mysterious philosopher, while receiving letters addressed to another girl. Who is Hilde? And why does her mail keep turning up? To unravel this riddle, Sophie must use the philosophy she is learning—but the truth turns out to be far more complicated than she could have imagined. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Gardening Lab for Kids Renata Brown, 2014-03-01 A refreshing source of ideas to help your children learn to grow their own patch of earth, Gardening Lab for Kids encourages children to get outside and enjoy nature. This fun and creative book features 52 plant-related activities set into weekly lessons, beginning with learning to read maps to find your heat zone, moving through seeds, soil, composting, and then creating garden art and appreciating your natural surroundings. Author Renata Fossen Brown guides your family through fun activities that are also lessons about botany, ecology, the seasons, food, patience, insects, eating, and cooking. Have fun exploring: pollinators by making a pollinator palace out of bricks, sticks, twigs, bamboo, and pegboard. the basic elements of soil—sand, silt, and clay—by testing how well your soil drains with just a shovel, water, ruler, and timer. color theory by creating a table top color wheel from different colored annuals. native birds by making a bird feeder from an old picture frame and piece of screen. Gardening Lab for Kids is the perfect book for creative families, friends, and community groups and works as lesson plans for both experienced and new gardeners. Children of all ages and experience levels can be guided by adults and will enjoy these engaging exercises. So, slip on your muddy clothes, and get out and grow! The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: 81 Fresh & Fun Critical-thinking Activities Laurie Rozakis, 1998 Help children of all learning styles and strengths improve their critical thinking skills with these creative, cross-curricular activities. Each engaging activity focuses on skills such as recognizing and recalling, evaluating, and analyzing. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Zinnia's Flower Garden Monica Wellington, 2005-02-03 Springtime is here, and Zinnia can’t wait to plant her seeds and watch them grow. She carefully takes care of her garden, watering her plants, weeding, and waiting patiently for something to sprout. And soon enough, the first seedlings appear! With art just as colorful as a garden in bloom, young readers will enjoy watching Zinnia’s beautiful garden grow, and may even be inspired to start one of their own. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: STEAM Lab for Kids Liz Lee Heinecke, 2018-05-08 STEAM Lab for Kids is an art-forward doorway to science, math, technology, and engineering through 52 family-friendly experiments and activities. While many aspiring artists don’t necessarily identify with STEM subjects, and many young inventors don’t see the need for art, one is essential to the other. Revealing this connection and encouraging kids to explore it fills hungry minds with tools essential to problem solving and creative thinking. Each of the projects in this book is designed to demonstrate that the deeper you look into art, the more engineering and math you’ll find. Following clear, photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions, learn about: Angular momentum by creating tie-dyed fidget spinners. Electrical conductors by making a light-up graphite-circuit comic book. Kinetic energy by constructing a rubber-band racer car. Parabolic curves by creating string art with pushpins and a board. Symmetry by making fruit and veggie stamp paintings. And much more! Along with the creative, hands-on activities, you’ll find: Suggestions for taking your projects to the next level with “Creative Enrichment.” Accessible explanations of the “The STEAM Behind the Fun,” including cross-disciplinary related topics. Safety tips and hints. The projects can be used as part of a homeschool curriculum, for family fun, at parties, or as educational activities for groups. Many of the activities are safe enough for children as young as toddlers and exciting enough for older kids, so families can discover the joy of STEAM together. The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Making Books with Kids Esther K. Smith, 2016-02-01 This illustrated guide features twenty-five projects to share with crafty kids who love to read—with simple techniques for book binding, pop-up books and more! In Making Books with Kids, master book artist Esther K.¬†Smith shares kid-friendly, easy-to-follow instructions for a variety of fun and creative bookmaking projects—all supported with step-by-step, full-color photographs and illustrations. Each sequence is accompanied by finished samples and variations as well as Smith's own inspiring work. Full of paper crafting techniques, including sewing, collage, pop-up assemblage and more, the lessons in this book are both practical and open-ended, offering plenty of room for exploration and variation. Colorful photos illustrate how different people using the same lesson will yield different results, exemplifying the way the lesson brings out each artist's personal style. Children of all ages and experience levels can be guided by adults and will enjoy these engaging exercises. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Little Bee Anna Brett, 2022-06-07 Little Bee is a fact-filled picture book story based on the everyday adventures of a little bee and their WILD family. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Social Studies for Young Children Gayle Mindes, Mark Newman, 2021-08-30 This book anchors the social studies as the central unifying force for young children. Teachers use the inquiry process to foster child development of social skills and citizenship ideals in their first classroom experiences. Curriculum is built starting with children’s natural curiosity to foster literacy in all its form—speaking, listening, reading, writing. Along the way, young children acquire knowledge and academic skills in civics, economics, geography and history. Shown throughout are ways to promote social learning, self-concept development, social skills and citizenship behaviors. Featured here are individually appropriate and culturally relevant developmental practices. Considered are the importance of family collaboration and funds of knowledge children bring to early care and education. Contributors to this edition bring expertise from bilingual, early education, literacy, special education and the social studies. Beginning with citizenship and community building the authors consider all aspects of teaching young children leading to a progression of capacity to engage civically in school and community. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Art Lab for Kids Susan Schwake, 2012-02 A refreshing source of ideas for creating fine art with children, Art Lab for Kids encourages the artist's own voice, marks, and style. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Teaching at Its Best Linda B. Nilson, 2010-04-20 Teaching at Its Best This third edition of the best-selling handbook offers faculty at all levels an essential toolbox of hundreds of practical teaching techniques, formats, classroom activities, and exercises, all of which can be implemented immediately. This thoroughly revised edition includes the newest portrait of the Millennial student; current research from cognitive psychology; a focus on outcomes maps; the latest legal options on copyright issues; and how to best use new technology including wikis, blogs, podcasts, vodcasts, and clickers. Entirely new chapters include subjects such as matching teaching methods with learning outcomes, inquiry-guided learning, and using visuals to teach, and new sections address Felder and Silverman's Index of Learning Styles, SCALE-UP classrooms, multiple true-false test items, and much more. Praise for the Third Edition of Teaching at Its BestEveryone veterans as well as novices will profit from reading Teaching at Its Best, for it provides both theory and practical suggestions for handling all of the problems one encounters in teaching classes varying in size, ability, and motivation. Wilbert McKeachie, Department of Psychology, University of Michigan, and coauthor, McKeachie's Teaching TipsThis new edition of Dr. Nilson's book, with its completely updated material and several new topics, is an even more powerful collection of ideas and tools than the last. What a great resource, especially for beginning teachers but also for us veterans! L. Dee Fink, author, Creating Significant Learning ExperiencesThis third edition of Teaching at Its Best is successful at weaving the latest research on teaching and learning into what was already a thorough exploration of each topic. New information on how we learn, how students develop, and innovations in instructional strategies complement the solid foundation established in the first two editions. Marilla D. Svinicki, Department of Psychology, The University of Texas, Austin, and coauthor, McKeachie's Teaching Tips |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Drawing Workshop for Kids Samara Caughey, 2021-03-23 Help kids build confidence and find their own creative voice through this collection of 25+ invitations for drawing. In Drawing Workshop for Kids, art educator Samara Caughey, founder of the highly praised family-centered art studio Purple Twig, shares drawing activities that support the development of creative, confident children ages 7 and up. All kids need to begin engaging in the pleasure of these simple yet inspiring drawing projects are a pencil and paper. Along the way, new materials are introduced, giving kids the opportunity to experiment with new techniques. Each of the three main chapters—drawing from life, drawing from images, and inventive drawing—focuses on techniques to explore, such as observation, mark making, shadow, line, composition, detail, contour, and perspective. Drawing Workshop for Kids strives to inspire children to investigate drawing and develop their own approach to art, building creativity and confidence. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Clay Lab for Kids Cassie Stephens, 2017-06 Kids will love learning to work with clay! These 52 projects use air drying, easy to clean up clay, making them perfect for home or the classroom! |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: California Preschool Learning Foundations: Visual and performing arts. Physical development. Health Faye Ong, 2008 |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: The Giant Encyclopedia of Preschool Activities for Four-year-olds Kathy Charner, 2004 This wide-ranging collection of more than 600 teacher-created, classroom-tested activities has everything from songs and books to activities in art, circle time, transitions, science, math, language, music and movement, and more This complete resource of the best selections from a national contest is sure to become a classroom favorite. Formerly titled It s Great to Be Four. Kathy Charner has been with Gryphon House for over 10 years. She is the editor of several books, including: The GIANT Encyclopedia of Circle Time Activities; The GIANT Encyclopedia of Art and Craft Activities; The GIANT Encyclopedia of Science Activities; and The GIANT Encyclopedia of Theme Activities. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: My City Speaks Darren Lebeuf, 2021-09-07 A young girl’s exploration of the city she loves. A young girl and her father spend a day in the city, her city, traveling to the places they go together. As they do, the girl, who is visually impaired, describes what she senses in delightfully precise, poetic detail. Her city, she says, “pitters and patters, and drips and drains.” It’s both “smelly” and “sweet.” Her city also speaks, as it “dings and dongs and rattles and roars.” And sometimes, maybe even some of the best times, it just listens. A celebration of all there is to appreciate in our surroundings — just by paying attention! |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: The Quick Guide to Classroom Management Sutthiya Lertyongphati, Richard James Rogers, 2021-01-30 This is the much anticipated Third Edition of the original award-winning volume. Fully indexed and updated, this edition covers the same topics as the First and Second editions but with new information for 2021 onwards. The book begins by examining key mistakes teachers make in the 'direct realm' - i.e. when interacting face-to-face with students. These first three chapters cover rapport-building, active-engagement and behavior management as it applies in a high-school setting. Following this, the book expansively covers a range of tips, techniques and tools to engage advanced, exam-level learners and to effectively enhance the teaching process via the use of technology. The book concludes with an often overlooked sphere of teaching: how to work effectively with colleagues and parents (very powerful when strategized correctly). Bonus material on the unique challenges of teaching overseas is provided in a plenary chapter. This edition of the book has been exhaustively proofread and indexed, and is of a much-higher quality than can be attributed to the First and Second editions. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Be Kind Jaclyn Lindsey, Melissa Burmester, 2020-04-07 Produced in partnership with the nonprofit organization Kindness.org, Be Kind emboldens you to perform a simple and effective act of kindness every week for a year, benefiting others and yourself while deepening connections in your communities big and small. Each of the 52 weeks of kindness includes a dose of inspiration (e.g. a quote from an influential person or an authentic personal gratitude letter); a fascinating stat or fact about kindness that has been researched by Kindlab (e.g. 72 percent of employees think it is important or very important for an employer to recognize kind acts in the workplace.); and a suggestion for an act of kindness to perform in one of the following areas: Kindness to self Kindness with kids Kindness toward those around you(service workers, people experiencing homelessness, etc.) Kindness as a group Kindness to the environment Kindness at work Cyber-kindness Fully illustrated, engaging, and inspiring, Be Kind will have you changing not only yourself and your communities, but also the world, one week at a time. Words of encouragement and inspiration from women around the world come together in the Everyday Inspiration series from Rock Point. Follow the journeys of hundreds of strong female leaders from past to present through thoughtful biographies and empowering quotes. The perfect gift for family and friends, these gorgeous hardcovers featuring foiled covers and full-color interiors bring these amazing words of wisdom to life. Other titles in the series include: Beautifully Said; Grit & Grace; Find Your Glow, Feed Your Soul; Choose Happy; and Hello Gorgeous! |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Outdoor Science Lab for Kids Liz Lee Heinecke, 2016-06-01 Inspire a lifelong passion for science and nature with these outdoor physics, chemistry, and biology experiments for kids! In Outdoor Science Lab for Kids, scientist and mom Liz Heinecke presents 52 family-friendly labs designed to get kids outside in every season. From playground physics to backyard bugs, this book makes it fun and easy to dig into the natural sciences and learn more about the world around you. Following clear, photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions, have fun learning about: The laws of physics by constructing and using a marshmallow catapult. Centripetal forces by swinging a sock filled with gelatin snack and marbles. Earthworms by using ground mustard seed dissolved in water to make them wriggle to the surface. Germination by sprouting a sapling from a pine cone or tree seed. Surface tension and capillary action by growing baking soda stalagmites and stalactites. And so much more! Along with the experiments, you’ll find: Tips for keeping a science journal. Suggestions for taking your experimentation to the next level with “Creative Enrichment.” Accessible explanations of “The Science Behind the Fun.” Safety tips and hints. The experiments can be used as part of a homeschool curriculum, for family fun, at parties, or as educational activities for groups. Many of the simple and inexpensive experiments are safe enough for toddlers, yet exciting enough for older kids, so families can discover the joy of science and STEM education together. *Outdoor Science Lab for Kids was a 2017 Finalist for the AAAS/Subaru Prize for excellence in science books.* The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Unofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids John Miller, Chris Fornell Scott, 2016-06-01 Unofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids is a collection of creative, collaborative projects that connect in-game challenges with hands-on activities that are both fun and educational. An Amazon Best Kids’ Books of 2016 pick! Minecraft offers players an environment focused on exploration, imagination, and creation, but its nonlinear game structure can mean spending a lot of time in the game. With these labs, you can balance your child's screen time with real-life learning and interaction. You will start the book by brushing up on some common Minecraft language and examining each of the four game modes: survival, creative, adventure, and spectator. Then, you’ll use this knowledge to venture off onto the six different quests that encourage child and adult participation. For each Lab, complete the hands-on activity in art, craft, or design, then build a related in-game project. Have fun with these creative projects and more: Make a Chinese finger trap from construction paper, followed by a zombie trap in Minecraft. Build a castle from sugar cubes, then learn to build one in Minecraft. Create shadow puppets to perform a scene from your favorite story, then animate the scene using Minecraft. Make a bow and arrow from popsicle sticks, dental floss, and a cotton swab, then do some archery practice in Minecraft. Sticker badges at the back of the book reward your child as they complete each quest. You'll even learn how to screencast and narrate your own videos to share with family and friends. Unofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids provides fun, educational gaming goals that you and your child can reach together! The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: In Cold Blood Truman Capote, 2013-02-19 Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time From the Modern Library’s new set of beautifully repackaged hardcover classics by Truman Capote—also available are Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Other Voices, Other Rooms (in one volume), Portraits and Observations, and The Complete Stories Truman Capote’s masterpiece, In Cold Blood, created a sensation when it was first published, serially, in The New Yorker in 1965. The intensively researched, atmospheric narrative of the lives of the Clutter family of Holcomb, Kansas, and of the two men, Richard Eugene Hickock and Perry Edward Smith, who brutally killed them on the night of November 15, 1959, is the seminal work of the “new journalism.” Perry Smith is one of the great dark characters of American literature, full of contradictory emotions. “I thought he was a very nice gentleman,” he says of Herb Clutter. “Soft-spoken. I thought so right up to the moment I cut his throat.” Told in chapters that alternate between the Clutter household and the approach of Smith and Hickock in their black Chevrolet, then between the investigation of the case and the killers’ flight, Capote’s account is so detailed that the reader comes to feel almost like a participant in the events. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Papa and Me Arthur Dorros, 2014-04-22 In Papá and Me, a young boy and his papa may speak both Spanish and English, but the most important language they speak is the language of love. In this beautiful bilingual picture book, Arthur Dorros portrays the close bond between father and son, with lush paintings by Rudy Gutierrez. Fans of Abuelo; Abuela; and La Isla will be thrilled by this multigenerational picture book that emphasizes the overall message of love between a parent and child. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Theories of Development William Crain, 2015-10-02 The result of extensive scholarship and consultation with leading scholars, this text introduces students to twenty-four theorists and compares and contrasts their theories on how we develop as individuals. Emphasizing the theories that build upon the developmental tradition established by Rousseau, this text also covers theories in the environmental/learning tradition. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: His Name Was Walter Emily Rodda, 2018-08-01 From Australia's favourite storyteller comes a story that shows us the extraordinary power of true love and solves a decades-old mystery. Once upon a time, in a dark city far away, there lived a boy called Walter, who had nothing but his name to call his own ... The handwritten book, with its strangely vivid illustrations, has been hidden in the old house for a long, long time. Tonight, four kids and their teacher will find it. Tonight, at last, the haunting story of Walter and the mysterious, tragic girl called Sparrow will be read - right to the very end ... From one of Australia's most renowned children's authors comes an extraordinary story within a story - a mystery, a prophecy, a long-buried secret. And five people who will remember this night for the rest of their lives. PRAISE 'Another magnificent book from Emily Rodda' - Readings 'guaranteed to capture the imaginations of 8+ mystery lovers' - Better Reading AWARDS Winner - 2019 Prime Minister's Literary Awards (Children's Literature) Winner - 2019 Australian Book Design Awards (Children's Fiction Book) Winner - 2019 CBCA Book of the Year Awards (Younger Readers) Shortlisted - 2019 Davitt Awards (Children's) Shortlisted - 2019 QLD Literary Awards (Griffith University Children's Book Award) Shortlisted - 2018 Aurealis Awards (Best Young Adult Novel) |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Equity & Cultural Responsiveness in the Middle Grades Kathleen M. Brinegar, Lisa M. Harrison, Ellis Hurd, 2019-04-01 While developmental responsiveness is a deservingly key emphasis of middle grades education, this emphasis has often been to the detriment of focusing on the cultural needs of young adolescents. This Handbook volume explores research relating to equity and culturally responsive practices when working with young adolescents. Middle school philosophy largely centers on young adolescents as a collective group. This lack of focus has great implications for young adolescents of marginalized identities including but not limited to those with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ youth, and those living in poverty. If middle level educators claim to advocate for young adolescents, we need to mainstream conversations about supporting all young adolescents of marginalized identities. It empowers researchers, educators, and even young adolescents to critically examine and understand the intersectionality of identities that historically influenced (and continue to affect) young adolescents and why educators might perceive marginalized youth in certain ways. It is for these reasons that researchers, teachers, and other key constituents involved in the education of young adolescents must devote themselves to the critical examination and understanding of the historical and current socio-cultural factors affecting all young adolescents. The chapters in this volume serve as a means to open an intentional and explicit space for providing a critical lens on early adolescence–a lens that understands that both developmental and cultural needs of young adolescents need to be emphasized to create a learning environment that supports every young adolescent learner. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Paint Lab for Kids Stephanie Corfee, 2015-10-15 Paint Lab for Kids is an inspiring collection of 52 fresh, kid-friendly projects for nurturing an artistic spirit and a love of art through working and playing with paint. Popular artist and author Stephanie Corfee offers an exciting resource of easy-to-follow instructions supported throughout with step-by-step, full-color photographs for projects that teach techniques, stimulate new ideas, explore color, combine materialsin interesting ways, and encourage self-expression. Each project sequence includes a complete materials list, finished sample, and the inspiring work of a noted artist. Have fun exploring: painting techniques by making folded paper insect monoprints. your imagination with a marbled paper galaxy painting. color with pencil eraser pointillism. mixed media art by embellishing a family photo mounted on canvas. This book is perfect for anyone who teaches or leads hands-on art experiences: creative, DIY-inspired parents, families, friends, homeschoolers, scouting, community, and youth group leaders. The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Mrs. Spitzer's Garden Edith Pattou, 2001 With her sure, loving, gardener's touch, Mrs. Spitzer nutures the students in her classroom each year. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Reading, Writing and Learning in ESL Suzanne F. Peregoy, Owen F. Boyle, 2016-01-11 Note: This is the bound book only and does not include access to the Enhanced Pearson eText. To order the Enhanced Pearson eText packaged with a bound book, use ISBN 0134403398. This book is the ideal source for teaching oral language, reading, writing, and the content areas in English to K-12 English learners. In an approach unlike most other books in the field, Reading, Writing, and Learning in ESL looks at contemporary language acquisition theory as it relates to instruction and provides detailed suggestions and methods for motivating, involving, and teaching English language learners. Praised for its strong research base, engaging style, and inclusion of specific teaching ideas, the book offers thorough coverage of oral language, reading, writing, and academic content area instruction in English for K-12 English learners. Thoroughly updated throughout, the new edition includes a new chapter on using the Internet and other digital technologies to engage students and promote learning, many new teaching strategies, new and revised activities, and new writing samples. The Enhanced Pearson eText features embedded videos and assessments. Improve mastery and retention with the Enhanced Pearson eText* The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content. The Enhanced Pearson eText is: Engaging. The new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience. Convenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad(r) and Android(r) tablet.* Affordable.The Enhanced Pearson eText may be purchased stand-alone for 50-60% less than a print bound book. * The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads. *The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a 7 or 10 tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Geology Lab for Kids Garret Romaine, 2017-05-15 Dig in and learn about the Earth under your feet. Geology Lab for Kids features 52 simple, inexpensive, and fun experiments that explore the Earth’s surface, structure, and processes. This family-friendly guide explores the wonders of geology, such as the formation of crystals and fossils, the layers of the Earth’s crust, and how water shapes mountains, valleys, and canyons. There is no excuse for boredom with a year’s worth of captivating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) activities. In this book, you will learn: How to identify the most common rocks and minerals How to maintain and display your rock collection How insects are trapped and preserved in amber How geysers and volcanoes form and erupt How layers of rock reveal a record of time How to pan for gold like a real prospector Geology is an exciting science that helps us understand the world we live in, and Geology Lab for Kids actively engages readers in simple, creative activities that reveal the larger world at work. The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, bugs, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: A Framework for K-12 Science Education National Research Council, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Board on Science Education, Committee on a Conceptual Framework for New K-12 Science Education Standards, 2012-02-28 Science, engineering, and technology permeate nearly every facet of modern life and hold the key to solving many of humanity's most pressing current and future challenges. The United States' position in the global economy is declining, in part because U.S. workers lack fundamental knowledge in these fields. To address the critical issues of U.S. competitiveness and to better prepare the workforce, A Framework for K-12 Science Education proposes a new approach to K-12 science education that will capture students' interest and provide them with the necessary foundational knowledge in the field. A Framework for K-12 Science Education outlines a broad set of expectations for students in science and engineering in grades K-12. These expectations will inform the development of new standards for K-12 science education and, subsequently, revisions to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development for educators. This book identifies three dimensions that convey the core ideas and practices around which science and engineering education in these grades should be built. These three dimensions are: crosscutting concepts that unify the study of science through their common application across science and engineering; scientific and engineering practices; and disciplinary core ideas in the physical sciences, life sciences, and earth and space sciences and for engineering, technology, and the applications of science. The overarching goal is for all high school graduates to have sufficient knowledge of science and engineering to engage in public discussions on science-related issues, be careful consumers of scientific and technical information, and enter the careers of their choice. A Framework for K-12 Science Education is the first step in a process that can inform state-level decisions and achieve a research-grounded basis for improving science instruction and learning across the country. The book will guide standards developers, teachers, curriculum designers, assessment developers, state and district science administrators, and educators who teach science in informal environments. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: A Tale of Two Beasts Fiona Roberton, 2015-04-02 There are two sides to every story. A little girl finds a strange beast in the woods and takes it home as a pet. She feeds it, shows it off to her friends and gives it a hat. But that night it escapes. Then the beast tells the story of being kidnapped by the girl, who forcefed it squirrel food, scared it with a group of beasts and wrapped it in wool. Can the two beasts resolve their differences? An eye-opening story that makes you look at things from a different perspective. 'Roberton's premise is as sublime as it is simple, with a subtle message. [...] Totally delightful.' - Kirkus Reviews |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Art Lab for Kids: Express Yourself Susan Schwake, 2018-11-20 Art Lab for Kids: Express Yourself contains 52 brand new original art projects that will draw out each young artist as they discover their style, document their thoughts, and build confidence in their unique perspective. Each lesson asks questions and offers personal choices while encouraging diverse approaches and creative thinking. One of the most important gifts we can give children is to nurture their creativity and allow them to express themselves freely. There's no better way to express yourself than through creative art projects. This is especially true for children because it gives them an outlet to explore their developing interests and strengths. The Colorful Beasts project, which incorporates discussion of endangered animals with the Blue Rider art movement, asks children to use torn colored tissue paper and glue to create an expressive representation of a favorite vulnerable animal. In I Built This City, children imagine and build their own cityscape using columns of newspaper text to make buildings on top of a watercolor painted background, and detailed with marker. Many projects include varying examples and executions of the activity to illustrate and reinforce the open-ended nature of the labs, inspiring children to embrace and share their own voice. Give children the great gift of creative self-exploration with Art Lab for Kids: Express Yourself. The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Why Look at Plants? , 2018-11-05 Winner of the 2019 Outstanding Academic Titles award in Choice, a publishing unit of the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Why Look at Plants? proposes a thought-provoking and fascinating look into the emerging cultural politics of plant-presence in contemporary art. Through the original contributions of artists, scholars, and curators who have creatively engaged with the ultimate otherness of plants in their work, this volume maps and problematizes new intra-active, agential interconnectedness involving human-non-human biosystems central to artistic and philosophical discourses of the Anthropocene. Plant’s fixity, perceived passivity, and resilient silence have relegated the vegetal world to the cultural background of human civilization. However, the recent emergence of plants in the gallery space constitutes a wake-up-call to reappraise this relationship at a time of deep ecological and ontological crisis. Why Look at Plants? challenges readers’ pre-established notions through a diverse gathering of insights, stories, experiences, perspectives, and arguments encompassing multiple disciplines, media, and methodologies. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Supporting Young Learners 3 Nancy Altman Brickman, 2001 High/ScopeÂ's third compilation of updated Extensions articles brings you sound answers to important issues you face each day. The practical advice this book offers is based on the High/Scope approach to working with young children from birth through elementary school age. Valuable tips for preschool teachers, Head Start staff, kindergarten teachers, child care staff, program directors, elementary school teachers, and family day care providers. |
| creative curriculum gardening study at a glance: Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards 5th Edition Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 2017 |
At-Home Guided Learning Plan featuring the Gardening Study
From digging and planting to watering and weeding, a study of gardening offers a variety of opportunities for hands-on exploration in a medium that many children enjoy—dirt! A study of …
willingness to try new foods. From the Garden to the Classroom
From the Garden to the Table is an excellent way to teach children about food origins, nutrition, and healthy eating behaviors. The curriculum uses a combination of indoor-outdoor gardening …
Lessons at a Glance
In this lesson, students classify objects on paper and in the garden according to whether or not they think they are plants. They look for patterns in their observations to develop a list of …
INTEGRATING THE GARDEN INTO YOUR CURRICULUM …
the garden can be incorporated into school curriculums. Through research and imagination teachers and students are encouraged to develop new ways to learn to share with others the …
The Creative Curriculum Study Sequence - childcenterny.org
Lays the foundation for a successful year by developing a classroom community, establishing routines and procedures, and helping children understand what will happen at school. This …
Creative Curriculum Gardening Study (2024) - betapg.com
Creative curriculum gardening study provides a powerful means of cultivating minds and nurturing holistic child development. By engaging students in hands-on learning experiences, we …
h lohs Suy AT E Exploring the Topic - Teaching Strategies
Family Partnerships ttend the end-of-study celebration. Send th m a etter that Wow! Experiences • Support children to gather work samples, photos, observational drawings, and sand samples …
The Creative Curriculum - Future Explorers Academy
Next, read the “At a Glance” spread (page 9) to get an overview of what you’ll be doing on this day. Then move to Day 1, Investigation 7 (page 10) and use the Daily Resources described …
Microsoft Word - FCCFacilitator's Guide_Plants_rev.docx
The curriculum covers six science topics: Plants, Water, Shadows, Ramps, Sound, and Color. Each curriculum offers three weeks of exploration, featuring books, videos, hands-on activities, …
A Letter to Families
If you are unable to find a garden in your area, visit a local garden center to look at plants and gardening supplies. Invite your child to share what he or she is learning about gardens by …
Creative Curriculum Gardening Study (PDF) - sip.ymcanorth.org
The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool Teaching Guide Featuring the Gardening Study ,2019 The Creative Curriculum Teaching Guide Featuring the Gardening Study is intended as a …
Microsoft Word - The-Creative-Curriculum-for-Preschool …
At the start of every study is a “Why Investigate...?” section that provides context. All the study topics in The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool—such as balls, trees, and buildings—are …
www.edweb.net/.59c65364 - EduInterface
The following pages contain how to steps for composting, planning and planting your edible garden as well as lesson plans and curriculum links for math, social studies, language arts, …
Kelly Etter, Ph.D. May 2017 - Policy Equity
Designing an effective learning plore, discover, and learn. The Creative Curriculum® classroom is organized into 10 interest areas (Blocks, Dramatic Play, Toys and Games, Art, Library, …
AT A GLANCE Exploring the Topic - Teaching Strategies
AT A GLANCE Exploring the Topic do we know about buildings? What do we want to find out?
SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR GARDEN-BASED TEACHING
Built around a Big Idea and Guiding Questions Divided into three sections: Engage, Explore, Evaluate and Close Activities focus on hands -on and minds investigations Four parts of each …
h lohs Suy nvestigating the Topic AT E Exploring the Topic
Family Partnerships the study to families by sending a letter of explanation. Ask them to bring in items related to insects (e • Encourage children and family members to bring books about …
AT A GLANCE Exploring the Topic - Teaching Strategies
AT A GLANCE How do people stay safe when they exercise? Vocabulary—English: safety equipment, protection, first aid, injury, emergency, safety hazard Spanish: equipo de …
h loths Stuy AT E Exploring the Topic - Teaching Strategies
h loths Stuy AT E Exploring the Topic What do we know about signs? What do we want to find out?
The Trees Study Investigating the Topic AT A GLANCE …
a walk around their neighborhood to examine the trees they see. Give each family a small bag and ask them to help their children gather interesting parts that have fallen, such as leaves, …
At-Home Guided Learning Plan featuring the Gardening Study
From digging and planting to watering and weeding, a study of gardening offers a variety of opportunities for hands-on exploration in a medium that many children enjoy—dirt! A study of …
willingness to try new foods. From the Garden to the Classroom
From the Garden to the Table is an excellent way to teach children about food origins, nutrition, and healthy eating behaviors. The curriculum uses a combination of indoor-outdoor gardening …
Lessons at a Glance
In this lesson, students classify objects on paper and in the garden according to whether or not they think they are plants. They look for patterns in their observations to develop a list of …
INTEGRATING THE GARDEN INTO YOUR CURRICULUM …
the garden can be incorporated into school curriculums. Through research and imagination teachers and students are encouraged to develop new ways to learn to share with others the …
The Creative Curriculum Study Sequence - childcenterny.org
Lays the foundation for a successful year by developing a classroom community, establishing routines and procedures, and helping children understand what will happen at school. This …
Creative Curriculum Gardening Study (2024) - betapg.com
Creative curriculum gardening study provides a powerful means of cultivating minds and nurturing holistic child development. By engaging students in hands-on learning experiences, we …
h lohs Suy AT E Exploring the Topic - Teaching Strategies
Family Partnerships ttend the end-of-study celebration. Send th m a etter that Wow! Experiences • Support children to gather work samples, photos, observational drawings, and sand samples …
The Creative Curriculum - Future Explorers Academy
Next, read the “At a Glance” spread (page 9) to get an overview of what you’ll be doing on this day. Then move to Day 1, Investigation 7 (page 10) and use the Daily Resources described …
Microsoft Word - FCCFacilitator's Guide_Plants_rev.docx
The curriculum covers six science topics: Plants, Water, Shadows, Ramps, Sound, and Color. Each curriculum offers three weeks of exploration, featuring books, videos, hands-on activities, …
A Letter to Families
If you are unable to find a garden in your area, visit a local garden center to look at plants and gardening supplies. Invite your child to share what he or she is learning about gardens by …
Creative Curriculum Gardening Study (PDF)
The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool Teaching Guide Featuring the Gardening Study ,2019 The Creative Curriculum Teaching Guide Featuring the Gardening Study is intended as a …
Microsoft Word - The-Creative-Curriculum-for-Preschool …
At the start of every study is a “Why Investigate...?” section that provides context. All the study topics in The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool—such as balls, trees, and buildings—are …
www.edweb.net/.59c65364 - EduInterface
The following pages contain how to steps for composting, planning and planting your edible garden as well as lesson plans and curriculum links for math, social studies, language arts, …
Kelly Etter, Ph.D. May 2017 - Policy Equity
Designing an effective learning plore, discover, and learn. The Creative Curriculum® classroom is organized into 10 interest areas (Blocks, Dramatic Play, Toys and Games, Art, Library, …
AT A GLANCE Exploring the Topic - Teaching Strategies
AT A GLANCE Exploring the Topic do we know about buildings? What do we want to find out?
SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR GARDEN-BASED TEACHING
Built around a Big Idea and Guiding Questions Divided into three sections: Engage, Explore, Evaluate and Close Activities focus on hands -on and minds investigations Four parts of each …
h lohs Suy nvestigating the Topic AT E Exploring the Topic
Family Partnerships the study to families by sending a letter of explanation. Ask them to bring in items related to insects (e • Encourage children and family members to bring books about …
AT A GLANCE Exploring the Topic - Teaching Strategies
AT A GLANCE How do people stay safe when they exercise? Vocabulary—English: safety equipment, protection, first aid, injury, emergency, safety hazard Spanish: equipo de …
h loths Stuy AT E Exploring the Topic - Teaching Strategies
h loths Stuy AT E Exploring the Topic What do we know about signs? What do we want to find out?
