Loose parts cross the boundaries of gender, age, abilities, and socioeconomic challenges. This book helps teachers make a conscious effort to create culturally sustainable environments that allow children to grow and to conquer a dynamic world.
Autorentext
Miriam Beloglovsky, MA, is a professor of early childhood education at Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, California. She has over 26 years of experience as an early childhood educator, child and family advocate, and parent educator.
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Acknowledgments
Preface
Part 1: Introduction to Culturally Sustainable Environments
Part 2: The Arts
Chapter 1: Art
Chapter 2: Language and Literacy
Chapter 3: Music
Part 3: Inquiry
Chapter 4: Engineering
Chapter 5: Science and Math
Chapter 6: Sensory Experiences
Part 4: Daily Living
Chapter 7: Cooking Spaces
Chapter 8: Imaginative Play
Chapter 9: Nurturing, Empathy and Caring
Part 5: Child, Family, Community
Chapter 10: Children's Identity
Chapter 11: Family, School Traditions
Chapter 12: Community
Appendix A: About Our Advisory Committee
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