"Includes over 600 activities." Reproducibles.

Encourage a love of learning in students in grades PK–1 with Early Learning Thematic Lesson Plans! This 160-page resource engages young learners with 32 weekly themes and more than 600 developmentally appropriate activities. All of the research, planning, and scheduling has already been done. Just open the book, choose a theme, and start teaching! The book includes morning circle activities, a guide to children's literature, and integrated activities. This book supports NCTE, NCTM, NCSS, and NAEYC standards.

"Includes over 600 activities." Reproducibles.

Includes dozens of exciting lesson plans and activities as well as essays examining pedagogical and classroom management issues unique to this age group.

KEY BENEFIT This book takes an integrated, theme-based approach to curriculum rather than focusing on specific subject-matters or activity areas. Presents six "umbrella" themes: Familiar things in our world, the physical world, the animal world, the plant world, the world of communication, and the world of vehicles and transportation.The curriculum guide section is organized into six themes and accompanied by appropriate activities. Preservice and inservice early childhood educators