Nurturing Child Development CE330 Welcome to Unit 2 Professor Lynn Morrison

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY…. The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you. - B.B. King

WEEKLY REMINDERS Complete Readings Participate in Discussion (answer question and respond to classmates) Attend Seminar Complete Graded Review

Unit Outcomes Describe classroom environments that reflect the ideas and philosophies of the theorists

Seminar Discussion Describe the early childhood professional’s role in a classroom that embodies and promotes ideas explained in this chapter: creating a culture of caring, building confidence in children, modeling critical thinking, and encouraging joy in learning. Share ways to include families in your explorations in mathematics and science so that children see how their experiences in school are extensions of their daily life.

Hot Topics  Teacher’s Role  Building positive relationships  Safety  Play  Emotional Security  Parent/School Connection  Encouraging Wonder and Discovery  Opportunities for Movement  Concept Explorations

Ways to get help… your instructor Visit your instructor by appointment on AOL Instant Messenger Post your question to the Course Questions discussion board (under "Course Home" > "Course Questions")

FIELD TRIPS Outdoor Learning Environment Eric Carle Website Listen/watch video of author reading book under About Eric Carle (Look for “Caterpillar Exchange” under Resources)

PICTURE BOOK OF THE WEEK The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is a favorite book of early childhood professionals children and parents. This colorful children’s book follows the very hungry caterpillar as it grows from egg to cocoon to beautiful butterfly. It also teaches the days of the week, counting, good nutrition and more. It is the perfect springboard for authentic math and science activities.

WRAP-UP “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” - William Butler Yeats

REFERENCES Davis, G, & Keller, J.D. (2009). Exploring science and mathematics in a child's world. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.