A practical guide to early childhood curriculum

[pt. 1:] Introduction to early childhood education Early childhood education and developmentally appropriate practice

Family, school, and community partnerships

Assessment

Planning the curriculum

[pt. 2:] Personal and social development. Appreciating differences

Myself and others

[pt. 3:] Cognitive and literacy development. Language development

Literacy development

Physical science experiences

Earth and space science experiences

Life science experiences

Problem solving and mathematics

[pt. 4:] Aesthetic and creative development. Music and movement

Creativity, art, and dramatic activities

Appendix A: Lesson plans

Appendix B: Recipes for food experiences.