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Books Used with the Six Units of the OWL Curriculum Unit 1 Family Unit 2 Friends Unit 3 Wind and Water Unit 4 The World of Color Unit 5 Shadows and Reflections Unit 6 Things That Grow Core storybooks Oonga Boonga Peter’s Chair Noisy Nora Whistle for Willie Corduroy The Little Red Hen Makes Pizza […]

Opening the World of Learning The Opening the World of Learning (OWL) curriculum, by Judith Schickedanz and David Dickenson, was written in collaboration with the Charlotte-Mecklenberg Schools in North Carolina. Vanderbilt University conducted pilot studies with 100 teachers and 3,000 low-income children in eight preschools over a four year period (Pearson Education, 2009). The research

The Tools of the Mind Classroom Classroom arrangement, materials, and management strategies for individual, small-group, and large-group activities resemble those of other developmentally based curricula. But in a Tools classroom, dramatic play takes center stage. Bodrova and Leong believe that sociodramatic play provides the best opportunities for children to integrate the mental processes necessary for

Basic Principles Essentially, Bodrova and Leong (2005, p. 30) believe “learning to control impulsive behavior is the most critical requirement for young children.” The premise of this statement is that in order to achieve academic success later in life, an individual must be able to focus, avoid distractions, plan and organize time, carry through an

Revisiting VygotskyTools of the Mind The emerging body of neuroscience research discussed earlier in this chapter has produced a renewed interest in social constructivism (Barnett, Junga, Yarosza, & Thomasa, 2008; Bodrova & Leong, 2001; Lynch, 2016). Many of the studies seem to confirm Vygotsky’s theories about the importance of symbolic representation and learning as a

Creative Curriculum Learning Areas and Objectives Area of Learning Learning Objectives Social/Emotional Regulate own emotions and behavior Establish and sustain positive relationships Participate cooperatively and constructively in group situations Physical Demonstrate: Traveling skills Balancing skills Gross motor/manipulative skills Fine motor strength and coordination Language Listen to and understand increasingly complex language Use language to express

The Creative Curriculum Classroom Teachers using the Creative Curriculum organize their classrooms and materials in ten interest areas, using suggestions and recommendations for materials and how to arrange them. The Creative Curriculum now offers manipulatives and other learning materials that complement the goals of the program and provide teachers with ideas about the kinds of

Creative Curriculum Early in her career, Diane Trister-Dodge, a graduate of the Bank Street College and the author of Creative Curriculum, became interested in the impact of the environment on interactions and learning. The first edition of Creative Curriculum grew out of her efforts to translate the time-tested principles of traditional preschool into guidelines and

Daily Routine The daily routine emphasizes intentional teaching through routines, transitions, and a predictable order of events. The Plan-Do-Review sequence (PDR) in particular is a great example of a concept that represents both a strategy and an intended outcome. Before the time of the day when children are free to choose center activities, teachers guide

High Scope Labeling Careful labeling in High Scope classrooms helps children learn important concepts while they play and complete routines like cleanup. Visual labels that use both a diagram and word also help to make connections between objects and printed letters. Place Your Order Here!