The Highscope Preschool Curriculum

"Certain activities in this book require specific types of music. In previous versions of this book, we included a CD of 14 songs for these activities. These songs are still available; however, we've uploaded them to a website (lessonplans.bandcamp.com), allowing you to stream the music directly from a phone, tablet, or computer, or download as many of the songs as you see fit for your classroom. In the Appendix, "Music Selections for Lesson Activities" on page 172, you will find a chart that explains which songs to use with which activity, as well as more options for including music in the daily routine."--page vii, Editor's Note.

The updated chapters include information on phonemic awareness and preschool reading, additional references, the latest Perry Preschool research results, recent research relating to brain development, and a complete description of a consistent approach to problem solving. Written for early childhood practitioners and students, this manual presents essential strategies adults can use to make active learning a reality in their programs. Describes key components of the adult ‚'s role: planning the physical setting and establishing a consistent daily routi≠ creating a positive social climate; and using High/Scope ‚'s 58 ‚"key experiences ‚" in child development to understand and support young children. Other topics include family involvement, daily team planning, interest areas, appropriate materials, the plan-do-review process, small- and large-group times. Offers numerous anecdotes, photographs, illustrations, real-life scenarios, and practical suggestions for adults. Reflects High/Scope ‚'s current research findings and over 30 years of experience.

This guide presents a comprehensive introduction to the HighScope Preschool Curriculum, covering theory and research, teaching practices, curriculum content, assessment, and training. It offers an appealing format that includes examples, checklists, teacher anecdotes, and hands-on exercises. The book also serves as a practical guide to help you implement HighScope's active learning approach. Whether you are planning to adopt the HighScope Curriculum or are just looking for information on what it takes to have a successful active learning environment, this book is a must-have for all early childhood administrators and educators as well as students preparing to enter the field.

Understanding the HighScope Approach is a much-needed source of information for those wishing to extend and consolidate their understanding of this innovative education programme. It will enable the reader to analyse the essential elements of the HighScope approach to early childhood and its relationship to high-quality early years practice. This second edition contains all the original content, which covers all areas of the curriculum including learning environment, plan-do-review, adult-child interaction and assessment, but has been updated to be fully in line with the latest changes to research, policy and practice. New topics and features include: ■ outdoor play and learning ■ using the HighScope approach with children with special needs and who speak English as an additional language ■ managing the approach with bigger class sizes ■■the implementation of technology with children in HighScope settings ■ a selection of new photographs Written to support the work of all those in the field of early years education and childcare, this is a vital text for students, early years and childcare practitioners, teachers, early years professionals, children’s centre professionals, lecturers, advisory teachers, head teachers and setting managers.

"This user-friendly guide covers all areas of HighScope's active learning approach, including adult-child interaction, learning environment, daily routine, assessment, parent involvement and staff development. It describes HighScope's curriculum content (which is aligned with state and national standards) and the key developmental indicators (KDIs) of early learning in each of the content areas: Approaches to Learning; Social and Emotional Development; Physical Development and Health; Language, Literacy, and Communication; Mathematics; Creative Arts; Science and Technology; and Social Studies."--Back cover.