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Davidson, Stephanie R.; Boals-Gilbert, Beverly – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 2010
Few people are willing to admit that senior adults and young children share many common characteristics, including: (1) changes in development; (2) need for companionship; and (3) the desire to be understood. These two groups are connected mostly through direct interaction with middle-aged adults. One very practical way to build a greater sense of…
Descriptors: Young Children, Age Differences, Child Development, Child Care Centers
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Smith, Cindy; Thurston, Judy Kay – SchoolArts: The Art Education Magazine for Teachers, 2007
What happens when you combine senior citizens, pre-service art teachers, and elementary students? Cross-generational connections based on sharing memories, ideas, skills, laughter, tears, and creativity. The authors describe the cross-generational book exchange project. This project was initiated when a group of Central Michigan University (CMU)…
Descriptors: Art Education, Art Teachers, Story Telling, Older Adults