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Niffenegger, Joann P. – Dimensions, 1991
Developmentally appropriate map activities incorporate such concepts as topology, projective space, spatial information, point of reference, direction, cardinal direction and orienting. Such activities offer children excitement, challenge, and a sense of discovery. (BB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Concept Formation, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Dodge, Diane Trister; And Others – 1988
This curriculum guide for teachers of young children provides a framework that sets forth the program's philosophy, goals, and objectives for children, as well as guidelines for teaching that address all aspects of a child's development (socio-emotional, cognitive, and physical). It attempts to offer teachers the guidance, support, and freedom to…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Creative Teaching, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Adams, Polly; Taylor, Michaell K. – Dimensions, 1990
Presents a developmental approach to young children's woodworking. Discusses seven developmental stages of children's woodworking and woodworking activities appropriate to each developmental stage. (BB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Developmental Stages, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Elementary School Students
Peer reviewedFord, Margaret I.; Kuhs, Therese M. – Childhood Education, 1991
Discusses topics that are especially appropriate for investigation by young learners and describes activities that stimulate children's curiosity. Suggestions about ways to focus children's attention on mathematical aspects of the activities are offered. (BB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curiosity, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Geometry
Boals, Beverly – Dimensions, 1992
Discusses cooking as an opportunity for young children to discover and master a variety of skills and concepts in the areas of mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies. Provides early childhood teachers with guidelines for planning cooking experiences for young children in the classroom. (BB)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Cooking Instruction, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Skrupskelis, Audrey – Dimensions, 1990
Examines reasons for incorporating field trips into the curriculum, ways to plan successful expeditions, and appropriate field trip experiences for young children. (BB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Processes, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Foster, Carol; And Others – Dimensions, 1991
Addresses two questions concerning whole language teaching to young children: (1) What is whole language? (2) What experiences are appropriate for whole language teaching? (BB)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Day Care, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
