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Describe the rationale for promoting physical wellness and fitness in the curriculum. Physical Development, Wellness, and Creative Movement iStockphoto / Thinkstock Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, you should be able to: Describe the rationale for promoting physical wellness and fitness in the curriculum. Explain the function and benefits of outside play. Describe appropriate curricular […]

Physical Development, Wellness, and Creative Movement iStockphoto / Thinkstock Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, you should be able to: Describe the rationale for promoting physical wellness and fitness in the curriculum. Explain the function and benefits of outside play. Describe appropriate curricular activities and strategies for promoting the development of gross motor skills. Describe

Discussion Questions Think about the three children in the opening vignette who are experiencing serious stress in their families. What strategies might you use to develop an individualized approach to help them become more resilient? Think about a teacher you had who made you feel empowered and confident. What did that teacher do that was

Discussion Questions Think about the three children in the opening vignette who are experiencing serious stress in their families. What strategies might you use to develop an individualized approach to help them become more resilient? Think about a teacher you had who made you feel empowered and confident. What did that teacher do that was

Discussion Questions Think about the three children in the opening vignette who are experiencing serious stress in their families. What strategies might you use to develop an individualized approach to help them become more resilient? Think about a teacher you had who made you feel empowered and confident. What did that teacher do that was

Discussion Questions Think about the three children in the opening vignette who are experiencing serious stress in their families. What strategies might you use to develop an individualized approach to help them become more resilient? Think about a teacher you had who made you feel empowered and confident. What did that teacher do that was

Examples of Emergent Social Studies Projects Chapter Summary Resilient children are able to adapt to stress with a sense of optimism and confidence in their ability to solve problems, and they are much more likely to be successful later on. Teachers support early learning standards for social and emotional development by providing a safe, secure, and

Examples of Emergent Social Studies Projects Theme/Big Idea Origin and Description of Inquiry The city bus system As teachers began a series of field trips as part of a study of the city parks with 4- and 5-year-olds, the children became very interested in the city’s public transport system (buses and trolleys). The study expanded

Teachable Moments iStockphoto / Thinkstock Teachable moments happen every day, adding a dimension to the curriculum that can provide important opportunities to support social and emotional development. In addition to curriculum themes and activities we plan or anticipate, teachers experience daily encounters with teachable moments that often provide opportunities to address social and emotional development

Teachable Moments iStockphoto / Thinkstock Teachable moments happen every day, adding a dimension to the curriculum that can provide important opportunities to support social and emotional development. In addition to curriculum themes and activities we plan or anticipate, teachers experience daily encounters with teachable moments that often provide opportunities to address social and emotional development