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EARLY EDUCATION
Earth Day Network, founded by the organizers of the first Earth Day in 1970, works through a global network to promote a healthy, sustainable environment for all people. Earth Day Network has developed a series of water-themed lesson plans and activities in support of this year's theme: Be Water Wise! Visit EE Week's Curricula Library to download the activities, and visit Earth Day Network online for more education resources.
Preschool Curriculum: What's in It for Students and Teachers?
This publication from the Albert Shanker Institute addresses key areas of preschool content from a curriculum point of view. In four chapters, it addresses oral language, pre-literacy, mathematics, and science. Each chapter indicates appropriate accomplishments for pre-K children, effective instructional practices, key components of a strong curriculum, and suggestions for working with English language learners.
The Colorado Department of Education’s Results Matter Program is pleased to share a collection of videos that help providers better understand ways to use observation, documentation, and assessment to inform practice. Two styles of videos are provided: 1) practitioners discussing and illustrating their exemplary practices; and 2) clips for practicing observation, documentation, and assessment skills, showing children participating in typical routines and activities. You can watch the videos online or download the free clips for use in educational and professional development activities.
GRANTS and FUNDING
Target Early Childhood Reading - Reading grants are awarded to schools, libraries, and nonprofit organizations, supporting programs such as weekend book clubs and after-school reading programs that foster a love of reading and encourage children from birth through age 9 to read together with their families. Deadline: May 31.
NATURE RELATED
The Big Green Help is a global kid-led initiative that provides information and tools to help explain climate change to kids, and educates and empowers kids to make a difference by connecting them to earth-friendly activities in their everyday lives. Go to http://www.biggreenhelp.com
Bird Call Juke Box from Green Hour – Green Hour loaded up their sound player with the songs and calls of common birds. Hear the calls and songs of a dozen common birds in our Bird-Call Jukebox.
FAMILIES
Kids off the Couch - Kids off the Couch.com offers a free, weekly e-blast that takes what kids love -- good films, books, music, and digital media -- and uses it to inspire family adventures. From art and architecture, to nature and sporting events, they connect families to each other and to the world.
http://www.kidsoffthecouch.com
HEALTH
Prepare your Family for Pool Safety – Safe Kids USA presents family pool safety information starting with “5 truths about children who drown.” Click on the link to learn about pool safety.