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Resources for Integrating the Curriculum  in the Early Years and Beyond Young Children articles and books and videos from NAEYC Althouse, R., M.H. Johnson, & S.T. Mitchell. 2003. The colors of learning: Integrating the visual arts into the early childhood curriculum. New York: Teachers College Press. Available from NAEYC. An idea blossoms—Integrated curriculum. 1996. The Early Childhood Program: A Place to Learn and Grow series. VHS. 30 min. Washington, DC: NAEYC with Stark County (Ohio) School District, North Central Regional Educational Laboratory, and the Iowa, Nebraska, and Ohio Departments of Education. Baker, I., & M.B. Schiffer. 2007. The Reading Chair. All interest areas need books, so spread those books around. Young Children 62 (3): 44–49. www.journal.naeyc.org/btj/200705 Beneke, S. 1998. Rearview mirror: Reflections on a preschool car project. Urbana-Champaign, IL: ECAP Publications/University of Illinois. at Urbana-Champaign. Companion VHS (2004) available; DVD (2004) contains an electronic copy of the publication. Bernath, P., & W. Masi. 2006. Smart school snacks: A comprehensive preschool nutrition education program. Young Children 61 (3): 20–24. Bolenbaugh, S. 2000. Activity-based developmental learning in a collaborative first-grade classroom. Young Children 55 (4): 30–32. Bredekamp, S., & C. Copple, eds. 1997. Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs. Rev. ed. Washington, DC: NAEYC. Bredekamp, S., & T. Rosegrant, eds. 1987. Reaching potentials: Appropriate curriculum and assessment for young children. Vol. 1. Washington, DC: NAEYC. Chaillé, C. 2007. Constructivism across the curriculum in early childhood classrooms—Big ideas as inspiration. Boston: Pearson/Allyn & Bacon. Available from NAEYC. Colker, L.J. 2005. The cooking book: Fostering young children’s learning and delight. Washington, DC: NAEYC. Conezio, K., & L. French. 2002. Color and light integrated planning wheel. Beyond the Journal—Young Children on the Web. www.journal.naeyc.org/btj/200209 Conezio, K., & L. French. 2002. Quick recipe science unit. Beyond the Journal—Young Children on the Web. www.journal.naeyc.org/btj/200209 Conezio, K., & L. French. 2002. Science in the preschool classroom: Capitalizing on children’s fascination with the everyday world

to foster language and literacy development. Young Children 57 (5): 12–18. Conezio, K., & L. French. 2002. Using language during science activities. Beyond the Journal—Young Children on the Web. www.journal.naeyc.org/btj/200209 Conezio, K., & L. French with O. Nwachi & S. Sanders. 2002. Science at the center of the integrated curriculum: 10 benefits noted by Head Start teachers. Beyond the Journal— Young Children on the Web. www.journal.naeyc.org/btj/200209 Cooper, J., & M. Dever. 2001. Sociodramatic play as a vehicle for curriculum integration in first grade. Young Children 56 (3): 58–63. Copley, J., ed. 1999. Mathematics in the early years. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics; Washington, DC: NAEYC. Copple, C., & S. Bredekamp. 2006. Plan appropriate curriculum. In Basics of developmentally appropriate practice: An introduction for teachers of children 3 to 6. Washington, DC: NAEYC. D’Addesio, J.-A., B. Grob, L. Furman, K. Hayes, & J. David. 2005. Social studies: Learning about the world around us. Young Children 60 (5): 50–57. Dever, M., & E. Jared. 1996. Remember to include art and crafts in your integrated curriculum. Young Children 51 (3): 69–73. Dorl, J. 2007. Think aloud! Increase your teaching power. Young Children 62 (4): 101–05. Duke, N.K. 2007. Let’s look in a book: Using nonfiction reference materials with young children. Young Children 62 (3): 12–16. Epstein, A.S. 2007. The intentional teacher: Choosing the best strategies for young children’s learning. Washington, DC: NAEYC. Friedman, S., comp. 2005. Social studies in action. Young Children 60 (5): 44–47. www.journal.naeyc.org/btj/200509/ FriedmanBTJ905.pdf Gandini, L., L.T. Hill, L.B. Cadwell, & C. Schwall. 2005. In the spirit of the studio: Learning from the atelier of Reggio Emilia. New York: Teachers College Press. Available from NAEYC. Gronlund, G. 2006. Make early learning standards come alive: Connecting your practice and curriculum to state guidelines. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf; Washington, DC: NAEYC. Helm, J.H., & S. Beneke, eds. 2003. The power of projects: Meeting contemporary challenges in early childhood classrooms—Strategies and solutions. New York: Teachers College Press. Available from NAEYC. Hesse, P., & F. Lane. 2003. Media literacy starts young: An integrated curriculum approach. Young Children 58 (6): 20–26.

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Jones, E., K. Evans, & K.S. Rencken. 2001. The lively kindergarten: Emergent curriculum in action. Washington, DC: NAEYC. Jones, E., & J. Nimmo. 1994. Emergent curriculum. Washington, DC: NAEYC. Koralek, D., ed. 2005. Spotlight on young children and the creative arts. Washington, DC: NAEYC. (See other Spotlight books on young children and . . . language [2003], math [2003], play [2004].) Koralek, D., & L.J. Colker, eds. 2003. Spotlight on young children and science. Washington, DC: NAEYC. Koralek, D., & G. Mindes, eds. 2006. Spotlight on young children and social studies. Washington, DC: NAEYC. Lee, J., & J.O. Lee. 2007. Learning through farming in South Korea. Beyond the Journal— Young Children on the Web. http:// journal.naeyc.org/btj/200711/pdf/BTJLee.pdf Lewin-Benham, A. 2006. One teacher, 20 preschoolers, and a goldfish: Environmental awareness, emergent curriculum, and documentation. Young Children 61 (2): 28–34. Meihaus, M. 2004. Teachers on teaching. I spy a community of learners. Young Children 59 (3): 80–81. Murphy, K.L., R. DePasquale, & E. McNamara. 2003. Meaningful connections: Using technology in primary classrooms. Young Children 58 (6): 12–18. NAEYC. 2007. Resources for incorporating books throughout the curriculum. Young Children 62 (3): 50–52. www.journal.naeyc.org/btj/200705 Neuman, S.B., & K. Roskos. 2007. Nurturing knowledge: Building a foundation for school success by linking early literacy to math, science, art, and social studies. New York: Scholastic. Available from NAEYC. Pica, R. 2006. Physical fitness and the early childhood curriculum. Young Children 61 (3): 12–19. Quintero, E.P. 2005. Multicultural literature: A source of meaningful content for kindergartners. Young Children 60 (6): 28–32. Riccio, L., K. Morton, & L. Colker. 2005. The SAIL Effect: An arts-based charter school buoys children’s learning. Young Children 60 (4): 42–49. Schickedanz, J.A. 2008. Increasing the power of instruction: Integration of language, literacy, and math across the preschool day. Washington, DC: NAEYC. Soundy, C.S., S. Guha, & Y. Qiu. 2007. Picture power: Placing artistry and literacy on the same page. Young Children 62 (3): 82–88. Verwys, S.K. 2007. “Teacher, teacher, tell us about the brain!” Sharing decision making



about curriculum in preschool. Young Children 62 (4): 97–100. Walker, B., N.L. Hafenstein, & L. Crow-Enslow. 1999. Meeting the needs of gifted learners in the early childhood classroom. Young Children 54 (1): 32–36. Whitin, P., & D.J. Whitin. 2005. Pairing books for children’s mathematical learning. Young Children 60 (2): 42–48. Youngquist, J., with C.P. Edwards & R. Heaton. 2005. Collaboration as a foundation for the project approach in family child care. Young Children 60 (3): 93–99.

Other articles, books, journals, and resources Beane, J.A. 1997. Curriculum integration: Designing the core of democratic education. New York: Teachers College Press. Benson, T.R. 2004. PBS Teachers. Integrated teaching units. www.pbs.org/teachers/ earlychildhood/articles/integratedunits.html Bickart, T.S., J.R. Jablon, & D.T. Dodge 1999. Building the primary classroom: A complete guide to teaching and learning. Washington, DC: Teaching Strategies. Casey, B., J.E. Kersh, & M.J. Young. 2004. Storytelling sagas: An effective medium for teaching early childhood mathematics. Early Childhood Research Quarterly 19 (1): 167–72. Chard, S.C. 1998. The project approach: Making curriculum come alive. New York: Scholastic. Davis, B.C., & D.D. Shade. 1994. Integrate, don’t isolate! Computers in the early childhood curriculum. ED 376991. www.kidsource.com/ kidsource/content2/integrate.computers.html Edwards, C.P., & L.M. Willis. 2000. Integrating visual and verbal literacies in the early childhood education classroom. Early Childhood Education Journal 27 (4): 259–65. Evans, C.W., A.J. Leija, & T.R. Falkner. 2001. Math links: Teaching the NCTM 2000 stan-

dards through children’s literature. Englewood, CO: Teacher Ideas Press. Griffiths, R., & M. Clyne. 1991. Books you can count on: Linking mathematics and literature. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. Hart, C.H., D.C. Burts, & R. Charlesworth, eds. 1997. Integrated curriculum and developmentally appropriate practice: Birth to age eight. SUNY Early Childhood Education series. Albany: State University of New York Press. Helm, J.H., & L. Katz. 2000. Young investigators: The project approach in the early years. New York: Teachers College Press. Heroman, C., & C. Jones. 2004. Literacy: The creative curriculum approach. Washington, DC: Teaching Strategies. Kirkland, L., J. Aldridge, & P. Kuby. 2006. Integrating environmental print across the curriculum, preK–3: Making literacy instruction meaningful. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. New, R.S. 2005. An integrated early childhood curriculum. KITS (Kansas Inservice Training System) Newsletter 14 (4). www.kskits.org/publications/ NewslettersPDF/fall05.pdf Pomeroy, J., & K. Price-Olsen. 2002. The integrated early childhood curriculum for English language learners: Limited English speakers, non-English speakers and mixed classes. Baldwin, NY: Educational Activities. Schiro, M. 1997. Integrating children’s literature and mathematics in the classroom. New York: Teachers College Press. Social studies: A way to integrate curriculum for four- and five-year-olds. 1992. Companion to the Bank Street curriculum guide, Explorations with Young Children. VHS. 30 min. Beltsville, MD: Gryphon House. Stone, S. 1995. Integrating play into the curriculum. Childhood Education 72 (2): 104–07. U.S. Department of Education (DOE), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), & Early Childhood Head Start Task Force. 2002. Teaching our youngest: A guide for preschool teachers and child care and family providers. Washington, DC: U.S. DOE.

Wasserman, S. 2000. Serious players in the primary classroom: Empowering children through active learning experiences. New York: Teachers College Press. White, S., & M. Coleman. 2000. Early childhood education: Building a philosophy for teaching. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill/Prentice Hall. Whitin, P. 2007. The ties that bind: Emergent literacy and scientific inquiry. Language Arts 85 (1): 20–30. Whitin, P., & D. Whitin. 2004. New visions for linking literature and mathematics. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English.

Web sites, organizations, and Listservs Illinois Early Learning Project offers information on the project approach, including tip sheets, project examples, and links to various resources. http://illinoisearlylearning.org/ project-approach.htm The Innovative Teacher Project offers professional development opportunities for educators who want to develop a deeper understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach. Find out about roundtables, seminars, workshops, network schools, and the history of Reggio Emilia. www.innovativeteacherproject.org Mother Goose Programs offers ideas, reading lists, and book programs to inspire teachers and families to integrate reading with explorations of math, science, and other topics. www.mothergooseprograms.org Project Approach refers to teaching strategies in which teachers guide children through indepth studies of real-world topics. This Web site, under the direction of Sylvia C. Chard, professor emeritus of early childhood education at the University of Alberta, Canada, contains information, project examples, resources, a certificate course, links, and a blog. www.projectapproach.org

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