Welcome to the second edition of Curriculum Resources.  This month we are highlighting pictures from our own centers in Lockland, Reading, Norwood, Loveland and Newtown. Our hope is that these activities will be of interest to other teachers – something new – something creative – something that provides a meaningful context for children’s learning and exemplifies developmentally appropriate practice.

NAEYC’s  STANDARDS –

What Should Tomorrow’s Teachers Know And Be Able To Do?

Promoting child development and learning

Well-prepared early childhood professionals understand what young children are like: they understand what influences children's development; and use this understanding to create great environments where all children can thrive.

Building family and community relationships

Well-prepared early childhood professionals understand and value children’s families and communities; create respectful, reciprocal relationships; and involve all families in their children’s development and learning.

Observing, documenting, and assessing

Well-prepared early childhood professionals understand  the purpose of assessment; use effective assessment strategies; and use assessment responsibly, to positively influence children’s  development and learning.

Teaching and learning

Well-prepared early childhood professionals build close relationships with children and families; use developmentally effective teaching and learning strategies; have sound knowledge of academic disciplines or content areas; and combine all these to give children experiences that promote development and learning.

Become a professional

Well-prepared early childhood professionals identify themselves with the early childhood profession; are guided by ethical and other professional standards; are continuous, collaborative learners; think reflectively and critically; and advocate for children, families, and the profession.