Teacher Made Materials that Really Teach!

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Delmar Learning, 2004 - Education - 172 pages
PERFECT FOR NEW AND SEASONED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS AND CARE GIVERS, this book consists of curriculum plans for incorporating teacher made materials that are developmentally appropriate and that really do teach. The materials are categorized in the book according to the curriculum areas, such as art, dramatic play, language, math, science, music and social studies. A consistent format is used for each material/activity. Included are the objectives which describe the educational value of the particular material and related themes. The materials describe all of the resources needed to construct each material. Step by step directions for constructing each material for introducing each piece of material to the children are also included.

About the author (2004)

Judy Herr, Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus of Early Childhood Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Dr. Herr is a member of numerous early childhood organizations such as NAEYC, and has held leadership positions in these organizations. She is also a frequent lecturer at early childhood conferences and seminars and has published many articles and books on early childhood topics.