The View from the Little Chair in the Corner

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ISBN: 9780807750407 | 0807750409
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 11/15/2009

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The author uses her experience as a classroom observer and a developmental psychologist to create a rationale for best practice - the reasoing behind the best (worst and average) classroom practice. Cindy Rzasa Bess examines a variety of classroom scenari

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. xi
The Early Childhood Education Context: The Children We Teach, the People We Are, and the Job We Do
What Exactly Is Early Childhood?	p. 1
Putting Temperament into Perspective	p. 2
A Brief Overview of Early Childhood Development	p. 3
Dovetailing the Young Child with Preschool	p. 13
Early Childhood Education Settings	p. 13
Teachers Set the Stage for Learning	p. 17
Who Chooses to Work with Young Children?	p. 17
Integrating a Teacher's Education	p. 18
Building Knowledge	p. 19
Making Learning Opportunities Child-Friendly	p. 20
Providing Materials That Include, Interest, and Engage	p. 21
Creating a Center-Based Environment	p. 22
Levels of Teachers-Levels of Teaching	p. 24
Supporting Teaching Practice Through Observation	p. 29
The Value of In-House Observation	p. 29
The Value of Objective Observations	p. 37
The Most Important Observers	p. 39
Facilitating the Children's Preschool Experience Through Awareness	p. 41
Knowing What Affects Teacher-Child Relationships	p. 41
Knowing What Is Likely to Happen, Developmentally	p. 43
Knowing What Is in the Environment-Use a Discerning Eye	p. 46
The Early Childhood Education Classroom Process: Daily Routines, Practices, and Materials
Ensuring a Safe, Healthy, and Happy Classroom	p. 57
Safety Contingency Plans	p. 57
Creating a Healthy Preschool Experience	p. 63
Best Teacher Practice-Establishing Sound Daily Care Routines	p. 71
Preparing for Healthy Snack and Meal Time	p. 71
Creating a Reassuring Nap and Rest Time	p. 74
Optimizing the Toileting Routine	p. 77
Preparing for Gross-Motor Playtime	p. 79
Enhancing Teaching Practice Through Effective Classroom Routines	p. 81
Defining the Prime Daily Schedule	p. 81
Timing Is Everything During Early Childhood	p. 82
Putting out Materials That Maximize Learning	p. 84
Setting Up Meaningful Activities for Small Groups	p. 86
The Value of Free Play in the Learning Process	p. 87
Making the Most of Clean-up Time	p. 87
Capitalizing on Large-Group Meeting Time	p. 88
Creating the Optimal Center-Based Preschool Classroom	p. 93
Defining the Space with Open-Option Learning Centers	p. 93
A Puzzle Place	p. 94
The Art Center	p. 94
The Fine-Motor Area	p. 96
The Writing Center	p. 97
A Puppet Corner	p. 97
The "Housekeeping Corner"	p. 98
The Book Nook	p. 99
The Cozy Corner	p. 100
The Block Corner	p. 101
The Discovery Center	p. 102
The Sensory Table-Sand and Water	p. 102
The Outdoor Playground and Indoor Gym	p. 103
The Music Center	p. 104
Optimizing the Center-Based Preschool Experience with Solid Teaching Practice	p. 105
Facilitating the Art Experiences	p. 105
Practice and Puppets	p. 106
Supporting Dramatic Play	p. 107
Bolstering Blocks	p. 108
Encouraging Discovery	p. 108
Supporting Music	p. 109
Experiencing Literacy	p. 110
The Early Childhood Education Experience: Interpersonal Interactions
Creating Supportive Interpersonal Relationships in the Preschool	p. 119
The Teacher-Children Connection	p. 119
Meeting the Needs of Adults	p. 124
Honorable Mentions and Memorable Moments	p. 131
"à A Big Brother to a New Baby Named Meredith"	p. 131
The Wall of Welcome	p. 132
The Family Shrub	p. 132
"Look! I'm a Garden!"	p. 132
Human Alphabet Pictures	p. 133
When You Want Someone's Attention, Whisper!	p. 133
The Cow from China	p. 133
Book Bins with Play Materials	p. 134
Shoe Parking	p. 134
Wallace the Worm	p. 134
Bunk Beds in Dramatic Play	p. 135
Little Suitcases in Dramatic Play	p. 135
Ice Fishing	p. 135
The Shuttle to Africa	p. 136
The Dancing Gorilla Goes on Vacation	p. 136
Instrumental Music to Build Puzzles By	p. 137
Introduction of Paintbrushes: Mommy, Daddy, Baby Brother	p. 137
Field Trips	p. 137
Boxes à Boxes à Boxes!	p. 138
Three à Two à One à Blastoff!	p. 138
Cooperation Taught and Learned	p. 139
The Song of "Life"	p. 139
Let 'Em Be!	p. 139
Aà B à C à on the Computer	p. 140
"Heigh-HoàIt's Off to Work We Go"	p. 140
Home Depot Paint Strips	p. 140
Recommended Reading	p. 143
Index	p. 146
About the Author	p. 152
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