Reflecting Children's Lives: A Handbook for Planning Child-Centered Curriculum

Noted early childhood educators and authors of Training Teachers: A Harvest of Theory and Practice, Deb Curtis and Margie Carter present practical ideas in this thoughtful and beautiful handbook which makes the complex task of planning a child-centered curriculum easier. Learn how to make theme plans, establish times for observation and play, set up schedules, materials, space, and more. Each chapter contains an insightful and touching story by teachers as well as charts, assessment tools, resource lists, and practice sheets. Youll discover activities for both you and the children, and at the same time, chart your own thinking as you consider new possibilities for your curriculum planning.