The articles in this engaging volume, mostly from Young Children, address the purposes of and uses for assessment. Expert commentary from Marian Marion, Gayle Mindes, Richard Clifford, Diane Trister Dodge and others offers an overview of the topic and specific examples to show how assessment informs and improves practice in early childhood education. Includes a statement of position from NAEYC and NAECS/SDE. Also available in Spanish (see #285S).

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Too often as early childhood teachers we give math short shrift (although we like to say that “Math is everywhere in my classroom!"). All of the highly readable articles here, collected from Young Children, reflect the research-based recommendations for practice in NAEYC's joint position statement with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). The authors offer proven strategies to introduce key mathematics concepts, foster problem solving and mathematical thinking, and encourage use of math across the curriculum. This attractive resource also includes a list of top resources in the area and carefully designed questions and activities to aid students and other readers in reflecting on the articles.

This informational poster will inspire people who love children to consider taking on the rewards and responsibilities offered by a career in early childhood education. 18? x 24?

The Exploring Water with Young Children curriculum focuses children's explorations to help deepen their understanding of water and its properties?including concepts related to water's flow, appearance, and effect on objects. The DVD presents eight real-life vignettes of the curriculum in action for observation, reflection, and discussion. Trainer's guide includes both basic and advanced workshops that guide teachers through the curriculum. From Redleaf Press.