{"product_id":"planning-for-play-observation-and-learning-in-preschool-and-kindergarten-9781605541136","title":"Planning for Play, Observation, and Learning in Preschool and Kindergarten","description":"Learning can happen during every minute of a child's day when you plan and teach with intention. This how-to resource provides four planning and reflecting frameworks to help you bring engaging experiences into your classroom. It describes a methodical cycle that encompasses the many elements of a successful classroom--a process of planning, implementing, observing, reflecting, and individualizing curriculum--that helps build children's academic and social skills. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith step-by-step guidance and planning forms to nurture children's joy of learning, this book will help you\u003cbr\u003eIncorporate learning goals into daily routines and group activities\u003cbr\u003eSupport child-led, high-level, developmentally appropriate play\u003cbr\u003eWrite lesson plans that are intentional, child-focused, and responsive\u003cbr\u003eAssess children in ways that show what they are learning and how they are applying skills\u003cbr\u003eIdentify and communicate the type of learning that occurs as children play\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGaye Gronlund\u003c\/b\u003e is an early childhood education consultant who trains early childhood educators across the country. She is the author of six books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGaye Gronlund: Gaye Gronlund is an early childhood education consultant who trains early childhood educators across the country. She is a former preschool, kindergarten, and primary teacher of both regular and special education. Gaye holds a master's degree in adult learning and early education from Pacific Oaks College. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eDevelopmentally Appropriate Play, Focused Early Learning, Make Early Learning Standards Come Alive\u003c\/i\u003e, and coauthor of \u003ci\u003eFocused Portfolios, Focused Observations, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEarly Learning Standards and Staff Development\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Redleaf Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50359624368402,"sku":"9781605541136","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3e0f997b-b143-40b3-adc9-d902714daea7.jpg?v=1728354718","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/planning-for-play-observation-and-learning-in-preschool-and-kindergarten-9781605541136","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}