A survival guide for the preschool teacher / Jean R. Feldman ; illustrated by Rebecca Feldman

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