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A supplementary handbook for teachers of children ages 0-8, this text is widely used in early childhood education methods and curriculum courses, as well as in classroom settings.

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• I Art and Woodworking Introduction to Art Activities Ages and Stages
• Teachers as Collaborators
• Art and Developing Skills
• The Art Area
• Basic Art Supplies Guidelines for the Safe Use of Art and Craft Materials What the Teacher Can Do Art: Recipes and Activities Easel Paint Recipes
• Fingerpainting
• Plastic Art
• Adhesives
• Bubbles
• Paintings, Pictures and Collages
• Sewing and Dyeing Introduction to Woodworking
• The Value of Woodworking
• Tools and Materials
• Planning the Curriculum
• The Woodworking Center
• The Teacher's Role Woodworking: Processes and Projects Bibliography of Resources Books
• About Art and Other Curriculum Activities
• Books About Woodworking Activities
• II Music, Movement, and Drama Introduction to Music, Movement, and Drama
• The Role of Music in Early Childhood
• Movement Is Natural
• The Importance of Dramatic Play
• Educational Values of Music, Movement, and Drama
• The Place of Music, Movement, and Drama in the Curriculum
• Teachers' Attitudes Set the Stage
• Preparation
• Introducing Activities
• Children with Special Needs
• Musical Terms
• Comments to the Teacher Music Activities Rhythm
• Tone
• Melody
• Text
• Mood
• Form Creative Movement Activities Guidelines
• Desired Outcomes
• Pacing
• Body Parts
• Movement in Space
• Movement with Others Where to Write for Additional Materials Sensorimotor Explorations Body Awareness
• Space Awareness
• Form Awareness
• Locomotor Skills
• Balance
• Combining Movements Drama and Creative Expression
• The Value of Dramatic Play in the Classroom
• Planning Dramatic Play Activities
• Expressing Feelings
• Puppets
• Dramatic Play Kits Bibliography of Resources Activity Song Books
• Books About Creative Movement
• Books About Sensorimotor Explorations
• Books About Creative Dramatics
• III Math Experiences Introduction to Math Experiences
• A Foundation for Mathematical Concepts
• How Children Develop Math Skills
• How Children Construct Logical Mathematical Knowledge
• Planning the Curriculum
• The Math Center
• Mathematical Terms
• Suggestions for Making Comparisons Math Activities Nonstandard Measurements
• Classification: Sorting and Comparing
• Conservation
• Seriation and Measurement
• Equivalence: Matching and Pairing
• Number Concepts
• Ordinal Numbers Bibliography of Resources
• IV
• Introduction to Language Arts Language and Communication
• How Language Is Acquired
• The Role of the Teacher
• Planning the Curriculum
• The Language Arts Area Language Arts Activities Speaking
• Listening
• Reading Readiness
• Writing Bibliography of Language Activity Books for the Teacher
• Bibliography of Books and Recordings for Children
• All-Time Favorites
• Picture Books Without Words
• Poetry and Nursery Rhymes
• Books About ABC's
• Books About Babies and Siblings
• Holiday Stories
• Books for Teaching Diversity in the Classroom
• Concept Books: Colors, Shapes, Numbers, and Time
• Books About Science and Ecology
• Books About Special Needs, Situations, and Events
• Books About Social and Emotional Events
• Recordings
• V The Physical World/Science Introduction to the Physical World/Science
• A Foundation for Science in the Early Years
• How Young Children Learn
• Guiding Children to Learn About the Physical World
• Planning the Curriculum
• The Science Center Physical World Science/Science Activities Sensory Perception
• Physical Properties and Energy
• Nature
• Machines
• Ecology Field Trips Planning Field Trips
• Practical Guidelines
• Ideas for Field Trips Bibliography of Resources
• VI Health and Safety Introduction to Health and Safety
• The Importance of Health and Safety
• Effects on Classroom Behavior
• Four Aspects of Health and Safety
• HIV and AIDS
• Planning for Teaching Health and Safety Health Activities Safety Activities Personal Safety Activities Bibliography of Resources Where to Write for More Information
• VII Cooking and Nutrition Introduction to Cooking and Nutrition Cognitive and Sensory Experiences
• Social and Cultural Gains
• Learning Where Foods Come From
• Nutrition
• Planning the Curriculum
• Planning for Successful Cooking Projects
• Guidelines for Feeding Young Children
• What You Should Know About Sweeteners Activities for Teaching About Food Healthful Recipes
• Baking Breads
• Cup Cooking
• Making Spreads
• Making Salads
• Cooking Eggs
• Preparing Grains and Legumes
• Cooking Meat, Poultry, and Fish
• Preparing Vegetables and Dips
• Making Desserts and Snacks Bibliography of Resources
• VIII Computers Introduction Young Children and Computers
• The Teacher's Role
• Introducing the Computer to Children
• Helping Children with Special Needs
• Are Computers Good for Young Children?
• The NAEYC Position Statement Setting up the Computer Area Appropriate Hardware and Software
• Guide to Selecting Software Computer Activities Specialized Software Art: Drawing, Painting, and Creating Patterns
• Math: Numbers and Problem Solving
• Language: Reading, Writing, and ABC's
• Science: Nature and Ecology
• Contact Information
• Glossary of Computer Terms
• Bibliography of Resources
• Complete List of Activities and Resources