TY  - BOOK
AU  - Feldman,Jean R.
ED  - Center for Applied Research in Education
TI  - A survival guide for the preschool teacher
SN  - 0876288840
AV  - LB1140.2 .F43 1991
PY  - 1991///]
CY  - West Nyack, N.Y.
PB  - Center for Applied Research in Education
KW  - Education, Preschool
KW  - United States
KW  - Handbooks, manuals, etc
KW  - Preschool teaching
KW  - Nursery schools
KW  - Administration
N1  - Includes bibliographical references; About This Survival Guide; Children; Why Study Child Growth and Development?; Major Areas of Development; Age Characteristics and Implications; Two Year Olds; Three Year Olds; Four Year Olds; Five Year Olds; Cautions Against Rushing Children; How Children Learn; Nurturing a Positive Self-Concept; ABCs for Happy Children; Classroom Management and Guidance; Key Concepts of Classroom Management; Classroom Rules; Communicating Constructively; The Power of Positive Reinforcement; Discipline Do's and Dont's; When a Child Misbehaves; Dealing with Common Problems; Developing a Schedule; Transition Techniques; The Learning Environment; Classroom Arrangement; Learning Centers; Floor Plan; Managing Centers; Creating Centers; Language Arts; Math; Library; Science; Art; Music; Small Motor/Manipulatives; Large Motor; Dramatics; Blocks/Construction; Sand/Water; The Quiet Place; Outdoor Play Area; Curriculum; Components of Curriculum; Principles to Follow in Planning; Long and Short Range Planning; Sample Lesson Plan Form; Circle Time; ``Attention-Getters''; Language Development and Reading Readiness; Fostering Language Development; What Is Whole Language?; Promoting Speaking Skills; Developing Listening Skills; Approaches to Reading Instruction; Guidelines for Teaching Reading; Reading Readiness; Visual Discrimination; Visual Memory; Perceptual Motor and Orientation; Auditory Discrimination; Auditory Memory; Letters; Sightwords; Encouraging Beginning Writing; Creating a Literate Environment; Mathematics; What is ``New Math''?; Math Vocabulary; Manipulative Materials; Mathematical Concepts; One-to-One Correspondence; Patterns; Sorting and Sets; Counting; Number Meaning and Recognition; Shapes; Comparing; Measuring; Time; Money; Addition; =505	Subtraction; Computers in the Classroom; Choosing Software; Skills Children Learn from Computers; Science; How Children Learn Science; The Teacher's Role; Science Materials and Equipment; Topics and Activities for Science; The Human Machine; Plants; Animals; Weather; The Earth and Solar System; Ecology; Field Trips and Guest Speakers; Storytime Magic; Why Read to Children?; Choosing a Story; Tips for Storytelling; Introducing a Story; Creative Ways to Tell Stories; Lunch Box Story; Story Mitt; Flannel Board Story; Draw-and-Tell Story; Fold-and-Cut Story; Extending Stories; Arts and Crafts; What Children Learn Through Art; Fostering Creativity; Stifling Creativity; Preparing for Art; Basic Art Materials; Super Art Ideas; Crayons; Chalk; Painting; Printing; Collage; Molding; Mobiles; Puppets; Paper Projects; Homemade Gifts; Monthly and Seasonal Projects; Displaying Children's Art; Music and Movement; Music Is for Children; Music Concepts; Familiar Songs; Good Morning Songs; Transition Songs; Closing Songs; Anytime Songs; Learning Songs; Finger Plays and Chants; Creative Movement; Homemade Instruments; Small Motor Skills; Small Motor Development; Activities and Materials; Pre-Writing Experiences; Number Poems; Manuscript Writing Chart; Large Motor Skills; Importance of Physical Fitness; Motor Skills Development; Use of Games; Indoor Games and Activities; Outdoor Games; Homemade Equipment; Nutrition and Cooking; Good Nutrition for Children; Learning While Cooking; Preparing for Cooking Activities; Equipment and Materials; Simple Recipes for Children; Fruits and Vegetables; Milk and Milk Products; Breads and Cereals; Meats; Putting It All Together With A Teaching Theme; What Is a Teaching Theme?; Topics for Units and Themes; Sample Unit on Bears; The Professional Teacher; Professional Organizations for Early Childhood; Professional Behaviors; Dealing with Stress; Working with Parents; Home Learning Calendar; Conducting Conferences; APPENDIX A; Patterns for Letter Sounds; Monthly Patterns; APPENDIX B; Commercial Resources and Suppliers
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