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Full-Text Articles in Early Childhood Education
Outside Classroom: Unstructured Outdoor Play In Early Childhood Education, Valerie Lockhart
Outside Classroom: Unstructured Outdoor Play In Early Childhood Education, Valerie Lockhart
Graduate Student Independent Studies
This independent study examines the benefits of unstructured outdoor play in early childhood education through the lens of an original children's book and correlative research.
My Backpack : A Children's Book About Separation, Susan B. Bloch
My Backpack : A Children's Book About Separation, Susan B. Bloch
Graduate Student Independent Studies
This thesis opens with a copy of "My Backpack," a fictional book based on actual events to be read to children between the ages of three and four years prior to their entry to preschool and as a support during the separation process during the first weeks and months of school. The author then continues with an explanation of the genesis of the book, a developmental section incorporating theorists' views on separation for children ages 3 and 4, children's reactions and responses to the book, and a review of other valuable books on separation.
An Invitation To Rethinking Early Childhood Learning Spaces : Museums As Young Learners' Classrooms, Charissa Ruth
An Invitation To Rethinking Early Childhood Learning Spaces : Museums As Young Learners' Classrooms, Charissa Ruth
Graduate Student Independent Studies
Many museums are now offering more opportunities and incorporating services to encourage families with young children to explore and enjoy museums. One of these opportunities is the creation of preschools located in or as part of museums. The author focuses on two institutions to provide a picture of how the museum preschool experience has been shaped to fit the institution.
Folk Music : Connecting Young Children And Their Families To American Roots, Liana Stampur
Folk Music : Connecting Young Children And Their Families To American Roots, Liana Stampur
Graduate Student Independent Studies
This paper will uncover the similarities between American folk music and Central and South American songs of revolution as a way to connect new immigrants to American culture.
Storytelling And Play As A Way To Help Children And Adults Internalize The Values Of Environmental Awareness, Sana (Janet) Ehehosi
Storytelling And Play As A Way To Help Children And Adults Internalize The Values Of Environmental Awareness, Sana (Janet) Ehehosi
Graduate Student Independent Studies
This thesis is an empirical study to find out if storytelling can be used as a tool to develop environmental and ecological awareness in an early childhood program. It also discusses the importance oral storytelling has on the language and neurocognitive development of children and why it is important to the development of literacy skills.
The Teacher In The Studio, Molly Alexander
The Teacher In The Studio, Molly Alexander
Graduate Student Independent Studies
As a potter and teacher, the author connected her practice in the studio to her practice in the classroom by designing and creating cups for the two-year-old children she teaches. This thesis includes visual documentation of the author's design and production process, an analysis of theory and research, and a personal reflection.
Another New Teacher : A Children's Book And Teacher's Guide To Addressing Teacher Change, Cheyenne M. Gleason
Another New Teacher : A Children's Book And Teacher's Guide To Addressing Teacher Change, Cheyenne M. Gleason
Graduate Student Independent Studies
A children's picture book which explores the topic of teacher change during the school year. The purpose of this book is to open up a space for conversation around teacher change in classrooms that experience a change in the teaching staff mid-year.
Making Music Together : A Music Handbook For An Early Childhood Classroom, Shana Hope Frankel
Making Music Together : A Music Handbook For An Early Childhood Classroom, Shana Hope Frankel
Graduate Student Independent Studies
This paper discusses the importance of music in Early Childhood classrooms. It is meant to be a resource for the classroom intended to be used by teachers, however; it can also be used by families and caregivers who want to add more music in to their homes. The songs are organized to follow a typical daily schedule in a classroom. The readers do not need background knowledge of music and can make up their own tunes to most of the songs provided. I have suggested the music to go along with most of the songs however other melodies could work …
Torn Loyalties : The Civil War In New York City And Beyond, Alicia Fessenden
Torn Loyalties : The Civil War In New York City And Beyond, Alicia Fessenden
Graduate Student Independent Studies
Presents an interdisciplinary curriculum on the Civil War in New York City and beyond for a fifth grade classroom. The goals of this study are to counter ideas that the Civil War is an historical event that took place far away, and to raise awareness of the myriad resources that are available in New York on this topic. Contains a series of experiential lesson plans.
Going Home: The Relevance Of Philippine Folktale To Early Childhood Education, Eleanor A. Rivera
Going Home: The Relevance Of Philippine Folktale To Early Childhood Education, Eleanor A. Rivera
Graduate Student Independent Studies
This study focuses on the value of introducing Philippine folktales to children of Filipino heritage. The primary objective in this project is to demonstrate how Philippine folktales can serve as a potent vehicle for taking American-born Filipino children home, that is teaching them about their roots and celebrating their cultural identity. I believe that by recognizing their Filipino heritage the children gain a fuller appreciation of and pride in their uniqueness as well as the interest and ability to share aspects of their culture with other children. It is my hope that consideration of their own cultural identity will help …