This is the first comprehensive book to connect art education to material culture--an evolving pedagogy about the meaning of "things" in the lives of children, youth, and adults. Written by luminaries in the field, this resource explores a range of objects exemplifying material culture, defined as "the human-formed objects, spaces,…

If children do not learn the way we teach them, we must teach them the way they learn. (Editor)

Discusses the value of block building in fostering motor and social development and suggests environmental components that will produce a constructive and imaginative use of blocks. (CS)

Authors suggest exercises for program beginning at first-grade level. (Editor)

Describes earth science activities for the visually impaired student. Includes soil type identification, stream table erosion, and relief map activities. Recommends a multisensory approach to the teaching of earth science and hands-on activities. (MA)

One of a series of documents produced by a nationwide network of early childhood education specialists, teachers, parents, and Head Start staff, the guide provides a year of multisensory learning activities for children ages 3-8. In an easy-to-follow calendar format, sensation activities are given with directions in an accompanying teacher's…

This book presents a collection of card games that can be used as learning tools in early childhood classrooms. Each game description includes approximate number of players, step-by-step instructions for playing and suggested variations. Charts with a variety of categories are included to help the teacher find the card games most appropriate to…