Introduction to Curriculum

Why is Curriculum Analysis Important to Preschool Teachers?

On a working definition...

Curriculum class group definitions after first video:

Another Video to consider:

Presentation: Curriculum, Concepts, Nature and Underlying Purposes of Curriculum

https://www.slideshare.net/lollimallow/curriculum-development-lesson-1-concepts-nature-and-purposes-of-curriculum-purita-b-bilbao

Websites and digital publication:

https://soprislearning.wordpress.com/2013/02/19/how-do-we-define-an-early-childhood-curriculum/

Book:

Curriculum in Early Childhood Re-examined, Rediscovered, Renewed

Bibliography:

Birbili, M. (2007). Making the Case for a Conceptually Based Curriculum in Early Childhood Education. Early Childhood Education Journal, 35(2), 141-147.

Leaton Gray, S., Scott, D., & Mehisto, P. (2018). Curriculum Reform in the European Schools Towards a 21st Century Vision (1st ed. 2018.. ed.). Cham: Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan.

Wood, Elizabeth, & Hedges, Helen. (2016). Curriculum in early childhood education: Critical questions about content, coherence, and control. Curriculum Journal (London, England), 27(3), 387-405.

Reading and Writing Readiness

On Supporting Parents as Children Embark on the Reading and Writing Process

Parents are often nervous about their children embarking on the reading and writing process.  It is important to reassure parents that they must not worry, and that each child will learn at her own pace.  

Reading and writing readiness is supported from the most simple of  home life activities.  Activites such as:

1.  Reading to the child daily.


2.  Plenty of outdoor play to strengthen the mind and body neurological connection.  Additionally, to develop a strong spine and centre, and overall physical endurance.


3.  Spontaneous dance and movement to allow the child to reinforce natural developmental needs.

4.  Personal hygiene is a huge challenge for the child that supports readiness for writing skills.


4.  Remember that play is how the child learns the most.


Following is a link for the class Presentation for Teachers to share with Spanish speaking parents

Link: Class Presentation on Supporting Parents on Readiness for Reading and Writing (Spanish)