Table of Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Part 1. Background
Chapter 1. Introduction
Need for the Guidelines
Related Publications
Organization of the Content
Chapter 2. Current Issues in Early Childhood Education
General Issues
The California Context
Chapter 3. The Preschool Child
Social Development
Cognitive Development
Physical Development
The Role of Play in Children's Learning and
Development
Creativity and Self-Expression
Chapter 4. The Role of the Teacher
Understanding Children 's Needs and Capabilities
Creating an Environment for Social and Emotional
Learning
Accommodating a Wide Range of Abilities and
Learning Styles
Balancing Teacher-Initiated and Child-Initiated
Activities
Assessing How Well the Program Meets Children's
Needs
Developing Strong Links with Families
Part 2: Guidelines
Chapter 5. Program Foundations
Planning the Preschool Environment
Addressing Cultural Diversity
Planning for Assessment
Including Children with Disabilities or Other
Special Needs
Involving Parents and Families
Organizing Staff Preparation and Development
Programs
Chapter 6. Curriculum
Integrated Curriculum
Emergent Curriculum
Foundational Skills
Social and Emotional Development
Language and Literacy Development
Mathematics Learning and Development
Physical and Motor Development
Other Curriculum Content Areas
Part 3: Resources
Organizations
Further Reading
Program Quality Standards
References
Appendixes
- Summary of the Guidelines
- Desired Results for Children and Families
- California Department of Education Initiatives
- Continuum of Teaching Behaviors
- Effective Observation Strategies
- Special Needs Legislation and Services
- Map to Services for Children with Special Needs and Their Families
- NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment
- Child Development Permit Matrix
List of Tables
- Rethinking the Brain
- Relationship of Prekindergarten Activities and Competencies to California Language Arts Standards
- Relationship of Young Children 's Informal Mathematical Knowledge to the Mathematics Content Standards
