This helpful guide challenges outdated preschool practices in a kind and compelling way, inviting you to reflect on your own practices and adjust them based on current research and what is truly developmentally appropriate for young children.
This helpful guide challenges outdated preschool practices in a kind and compelling way, inviting you to reflect on your own practices and adjust them based on current research and what is truly developmentally appropriate for young children.
Kristen Day is the retired founder of a magical place called Butterfly Hill Nature Preschool. She is now a podcaster, international keynote speaker, and online entrepreneur, using her experience and B.A. in Education to help early childhood educators find play, settle in, and enjoy the journey.
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Meet the Author Introduction Chapter 1 I'm Not Getting Them Ready for Kindergarten Developmentally appropriate, play based environments DO get children ready for Kindergarten! Chapter 2 That's Not a Turkey Child-led learning is a catalyst for wonder and discovery! Chapter 3 Creativity Vampires Child-led and play based learning are the ultimate creativity muses! Chapter 4 The Hummingbird Teacher The teacher's role in a child-led, play based learning environment. Chapter 5 Let Them Pick Their Nose Children learn so much more when adults learn to say "YES!" Chapter 6 The Great Worm Saving Expedition Children learn best through real-world adventures. Chapter 7 Play Detectives Unveiling the genius in children's play by observing and documenting. Chapter 8 Yesteryear and Tomorrowday Traditional calendar time is like trying to teach a preschooler quantum physics! Chapter 9 The Pizza Parlor Heist Ditching rotational centers and diving headfirst into free play! Chapter 10 The Eagle That Taught Literacy Skills Letters don't need a week; they're more meaningful when we weave them into what excites kids and sparks their curiosity! Chapter 11 Circle Time Anarchy Long circle times and circle times are inappropriate, counterproductive and boring. Chapter 12 Behavior Charts in the Teacher's Lounge Punishments and rewards miss the whole point; they're band aids and quick fixes. Chapter 13 Mermaids in the Woods Rethinking recess and seeing the great outdoors as an extension of the classroom. Chapter 14 A Room Full of Junk Loose parts are teachers themselves! Chapter 15 Sharing is NOT Caring Sharing isn't caring; teaching children to take turns is. A Letter to YOU
Meet the Author Introduction Chapter 1 I'm Not Getting Them Ready for Kindergarten Developmentally appropriate, play based environments DO get children ready for Kindergarten! Chapter 2 That's Not a Turkey Child-led learning is a catalyst for wonder and discovery! Chapter 3 Creativity Vampires Child-led and play based learning are the ultimate creativity muses! Chapter 4 The Hummingbird Teacher The teacher's role in a child-led, play based learning environment. Chapter 5 Let Them Pick Their Nose Children learn so much more when adults learn to say "YES!" Chapter 6 The Great Worm Saving Expedition Children learn best through real-world adventures. Chapter 7 Play Detectives Unveiling the genius in children's play by observing and documenting. Chapter 8 Yesteryear and Tomorrowday Traditional calendar time is like trying to teach a preschooler quantum physics! Chapter 9 The Pizza Parlor Heist Ditching rotational centers and diving headfirst into free play! Chapter 10 The Eagle That Taught Literacy Skills Letters don't need a week; they're more meaningful when we weave them into what excites kids and sparks their curiosity! Chapter 11 Circle Time Anarchy Long circle times and circle times are inappropriate, counterproductive and boring. Chapter 12 Behavior Charts in the Teacher's Lounge Punishments and rewards miss the whole point; they're band aids and quick fixes. Chapter 13 Mermaids in the Woods Rethinking recess and seeing the great outdoors as an extension of the classroom. Chapter 14 A Room Full of Junk Loose parts are teachers themselves! Chapter 15 Sharing is NOT Caring Sharing isn't caring; teaching children to take turns is. A Letter to YOU
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