Teaching Young Children by Dianne Miller Nielsen (2006, Paperback)

Research tells us that young children's early academic experiences and social interactions have a profound effect on their cognitive, social, and emotional growth. In response, states are rapidly developing and expanding early learning programs and standards, but many teachers new to the field find themselves unprepared for the unique teaching and learning environments of prekindergarten and kindergarten. In this updated edition, early childhood educator and teacher trainer Dianne Miller Nielsen strives to put teachers at ease by outlining and explaining effective ways to deliver fun, developmentally appropriate curriculum that revolves around learning centers.

In friendly, inviting language, Teaching Young Children, PreK-K, guides teachers through lesson planning, developing a daily schedule, arranging furniture and equipment, and managing activities and routines. It also offers meaty teacher tips to build children's fundamental skills and conceptual understanding in every center.

New to the second edition:

• A chapter on setting up and managing an ABC center to develop the alphabetic principle in young children
• A chapter on setting up and managing a computer center to develop children's technological skills and extend literacy learning to the computer
• A chapter on involving parents and families inside and outside of the classroom
• Sidebar tips for teachers throughout, from activities and ideas for experimentation ("Try This") to important concepts to remember ("Keep in Mind")

This comprehensive resource includes all the information new PreK-K teachers need to create quality classrooms based on hands-on exploration and learning through doing.