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Pre-Elementary, Early Childhood, Kindergarten Teacher Education

Skidmore College

1997

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The Whole Child: The Importance Of Considering All Aspects Of A Young Child, Kristin L. Houle May 1997

The Whole Child: The Importance Of Considering All Aspects Of A Young Child, Kristin L. Houle

MALS Final Projects, 1995-2019

This paper synthesizes information from several researchers and well-known educators, philosophers, and theorists in the field of early childhood education. I intend to show that all sides of a child's life, including social, emotional familial, cultural, and cognitive capabilities be taken into consideration before making any decisions regarding the education or welfare of that child. Educational and intervention strategies are discussed, and examples of developmentally appropriate practice are given. The paper ends with a guide for teachers of children ages 3-5 to use when planning a program designed to benefit the whole child.