Publisher's Synopsis
"Part of The Creative Curriculum for Preschool, Guided Edition, Volume 1 presents the theory and research behind the curriculum and translates that knowledge into practice. It organizes practical, helpful guidance into five central components: how children develop and learn; how to set up and maintain the classroom environment and daily schedule; the essential skills and concepts that preschool children need to learn; intentional instructional strategies for teaching all children effectively; and how to build successful partnerships with families"--.