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Rae Pica – Teachers College Press, 2024
In an age when play is often seen as frivolous or unproductive, this book explains the importance of play in early childhood education. Each chapter focuses on a specific type of play, includes suggestions for putting theory into practice, and offers recommendations for language and information educators can use to help parents understand that…
Descriptors: Play, Early Childhood Education, Misconceptions, Child Development
Marjorie J. Kostelnik; Anne K. Soderman; Alice P. Whiren; Michelle L. Rupiper – Pearson, 2024
"Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum" emphasizes the how, what and why of curriculum development to help you create the most effective programs for young children ages 3 through 8. It's an all-in-one guide that brings together everything pre-service teachers need to implement an integrated, developmental approach to curriculum-based…
Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Best Practices, Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development
Madora Soutter; Alessandra E. Ward; Chu N. Ly – Teachers College Press, 2025
Learn how to cultivate a commitment to justice with young children in developmentally appropriate ways (pre-K-grade 6). Transformative social and emotional learning (TSEL) is an asset-based, culturally responsive way of teaching that sees social and emotional learning and social justice as inextricably linked. This practical guide will support…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Preschool Curriculum, Preschool Education, Preschool Teachers