The Creative Curriculum for Preschool, Fourth Edition

The fourth edition of The Creative Curriclum^® for Preschool applies recent theories and research on best practices in teaching and learning and the content statndards developed by states and professional organizations. While keeping the environmentally-based approach, it clearly defines the teacher's vital role in connecting content, teaching, and learning for preschool children.

Contents include:

• Child development and learning theory and how it is applied throughout the curriculum
• Goals and objectives linked directly to a valid and reliable assessment instrument (The Creative Curriculum^® Developmental Continuum for Ages 3-5)
• A total of 11 interest areas
• Strategies for meeting the needs of second language learners and children with disabilities
• Specific guidance on the teacher's role in teaching content in literacy, math, science, social studies, the arts, and technology throughout the day
• A wide range of instructional strategies -- from child-initiated to teacher-directed learning -- to respond best to children's strengths and interests and the material being taught
• Guidance for building children's social competence, teaching social problem solving skills, and responding to challenging behavior

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