Title: From basketball to the Beatles : in search of compelling early childhood curriculum /
Authors: Mardell, Ben.; Bird, Lois Bridges.
Publisher: Heinemann,
Year: 1999
Subjects: Early childhood education United States Curricula.; Education, Preschool United States Curricula.; Early childhood education Curricula United States.; Education, Preschool Curricula United States.
Abstract: "This entertaining and informative guide provides both the big picture about work in early childhood classrooms - the theory of teaching young children - and the details of developing and implementing preschool curriculum. Each chapter describes a specific curriculum unit on topics ranging from squirrels to storytelling, astronomy to South Africa, and basketball to the Beatles. Each unit is followed by field-tested suggestions for exploring the topic, including art projects, movement activities, songs, group time activities, dramatic play props, stories, and field trips. There are also lists of resources at the end of each chapter to help you implement the curriculum.".
Contents: "All you need is love" -- Begin by studying what's around: squirrels -- Reaching for the stars: astronomy -- Hoop dreams: basketball -- The case of Miss D.: emotions -- In search of fairness: South Africa -- And we told wonderful stores also: storytelling -- Sgt. Pepper and beyond: the Beatles, the talking heads, and the preschool band -- Thinking big: some final thoughts.