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Larkin, Elizabeth; Kaplan, Matthew S. – Young Children, 2010
Newcomers to intergenerational programs in early childhood settings tend to recognize immediately the value of bringing younger and older age groups together. However, they then ask, "But what do they do together?" The goal of intergenerational programs is to promote bonds between younger and older generations--relationships that will…
Descriptors: Intergenerational Programs, Young Children, Foreign Countries, Early Childhood Education
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Stremmel, Andrew J.; Travis, Shirley S.; Kelly-Harrison, Patti – Young Children, 1997
Argues successful intergenerational curriculum should meet the following criteria: (1) developmentally appropriate; (2) socially appropriate for impaired adults; (3) functionally appropriate; and (4) coexploration and mutual benefit. Suggests activities including free conversation, singing, music, telling or reading stories, and cooking. Advocates…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Age Differences, Children, Curriculum Design