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Worksheets Worksheets are most often used in elementary school classrooms, but they can be seen in preschools or child-care programs as well. They are not considered to be developmentally appropriate.   While the goal of pacing guides is to ensure that all children are experiencing the same curriculum, their use in the primary grades is […]

Pacing Guides Similarlyespecially in public schools, including kindergarten and primary classroomssome districts and programs are developing and implementing pacing guides. These documents, in effect, prescribe or schedule when and how state learning standards are to be addressed in planning for each academic content area over the course of a school year. Theoretically, when they are

Scope and Sequence A commercial curriculum may contain a scope and sequence, a graphic in chart form that represents how and when particular concepts and skills are developed over time when the curriculum is implemented as intended. For example, the website for the Success for All Curiosity Corner preschool curriculum includes an excerpt for the

Change and sequence over time. Students can: Use words and phrases correctly related to chronology and time. Among words to include: past, present, future, before, now, later. Select examples from pictures that illustrate past, present, and future. Sequence a simple set of activities or events. Identify an example of change over time that may include

Instructor Resources and Supplemental Materials Published curriculum products may include multiple components that provide specific direction or guidance for planning, such as: Teaching manuals that present essential information and guidance about curricular goals, activities, strategies, and assessments Supplemental printed matter or masters for duplication (e.g., suggested unit or lesson plans, instructional support such as worksheets,

Learning Standards As explained in previous chapters, as part of the No Child Left Behind legislation, most states wrote developmental early learning standards and K-12 academic learning standards for each content area indicating what children are expected to know and be able to do by the end of each age or grade level. As of

Primary and Secondary Resources Elsevier Teachers must keep up with current research of all kinds but especially as it relates to the curricula they use. Primary resources are works produced by the authors of a curriculum model or approach that describe the theoretical premises, philosophy, and tenets that guide the teacher to implement the curriculum

Which one provides clear dividing lines between activity areas? Hutchings Richard / Getty Images (left); John Humble / Getty Images (right) In these two photos of preschool classrooms, you can see that one is cluttered, crowded, and a kaleidoscope of colors; the other has natural light, natural elements such as plants, and a low-key color

Which space encourages whole-group activities vs. small-group or individual interactions? Aesthetics Principles of design used to create aesthetically pleasing home or commercial environments can and should be applied to classroom or care spaces. Children and adults alike benefit from spaces that are soothing to the senses and inviting without being overwhelming or artificial (Deviney, Duncan,

. Which one would encourage running or confuse children about where to play? Activity Area Compatibility Some curriculum activities are naturally compatible and others are not, so balancing environmental factors such as quiet/noisy or messy/dry is important (Conant, 2012; Swim, 2012). In a typical learning environment, noise and interaction levels will naturally vary depending on