Explains the effective use of paper bags to invite preschoolers' attention and participation in activities. Provides examples of the paper bag technique applied to language, science, and premath experiences as well as creative movement activities. (DP)

For preschool teachers: nine stories," with instructions and diagrams. (SP)

Experimental curriculum involves three separate classrooms: Language Arts, Concepts, and Art, Craft, and Writing. (SP)

While preschool education in Israel is extensive and has a relatively long history, its scope and traditions act to deter innovation and change. The pressing needs of the disadvantaged may, in the next few years, create enough force to bring about long-awaited changes. (Author)

Suggests a non-static approach to preschool curriculum planning which would incorporate cognitive learning, while at the same time retaining important program aspects which pertain to the child's physical, social and emotional development. (NH)

Guidelines are offered to administrators beginning new preschool programs that concern curriculum, facilities, staff, and parent involvement. (MLF)

Notes the limited usefulness of Mulligan's book for student care-providers; its strengths lie in usability for students and instructors; its encouragement of care providers to be reflective, responsive professionals; and in the scope of topics discussed. Examines each book chapter in terms of usefulness for assisting care providers in assuming…

Outlines specific guidelines and suggestions for developing preschools at community environmental education centers, and explains the rationale for doing so. Points to consider during planning include population served, developmentally appropriate curriculum, properly trained and consistent staff, scheduling, parent involvement, health and safety,…

Describes the new "basic" preschool program which focuses on enhancing, rather than accelerating, all children's development and enhancing health care. Centered upon Vygotsky's theory of development, such preschool programs focus on play as the leading activity of preschool children, organize the child's material environment, and thereby…

Examined whether activities in the preschool curriculum across Northern Ireland are more adult-directed or child-directed. Findings from observations of 71 preschool settings showed that the curriculum of most reception settings was more adult-directed, while most nursery schools, play groups, and private day nurseries adopted a child-initiated…

Describes the changing ways child observation is being used by preschool teachers in the United States and Australia in relation to the accountability movement pressuring young children and their teachers in both countries. Explores the costs of the accountability movement in early childhood education. Calls for genuine accountability based on…

Investigated parents' perceptions of early childhood programs in Kronobergs Lan, Smaland, Sweden and St. Louis County, Minnesota. Swedish parents valued government support for families and children, informal contact, and inner-directed creative materials and activities. U.S. parents valued confining activities, community-based experiences, and…

Examines how provocation and willingness to become engaged can contribute to collaboration and enhance the learning process among young children. Discusses the role of collaboration in the emergent curriculum, factors to consider before expecting learners to collaborate, ways of sustaining conflict, and use of doubt to practice critical thinking…

Discusses development of preschool emergent curriculum focusing on pet care. Considers the use of games, books, and veterinarian visits to the classroom to develop classroom content, and use of these activities to develop other appropriate preschool skills. Includes a bibliography of recommended children's books about dogs. (JPB)