Windows, bridges and mirrors building culturally responsive early childhood classrooms through the integration of literacy and the arts /
Purnell, Paula G.
Windows, bridges and mirrors building culturally responsive early childhood classrooms through the integration of literacy and the arts / [electronic resource] : Paula G. Purnell, Parveen Ali, Nurun Begum, and Marilyn Carter. - 2007. - 1 online resource (p. 419-424) : digital file, PDF.
Includes bibliographical references.
This article investigates how instructors can utilize the integration of early literacy skills and the arts to cultivate the appreciation and celebration of cultures in early childhood classrooms. The theoretical framework is developed through three personal accounts establishing a rationale for the importance of a viable home to school connection for young children. Finally, the suggested activities support the transference of theory into classroom practice.
Early childhood education--Curricula.
Art--Study and teaching (Early childhood)
Reading (Early childhood)
Literacy--Study and teaching.
Windows, bridges and mirrors building culturally responsive early childhood classrooms through the integration of literacy and the arts / [electronic resource] : Paula G. Purnell, Parveen Ali, Nurun Begum, and Marilyn Carter. - 2007. - 1 online resource (p. 419-424) : digital file, PDF.
Includes bibliographical references.
This article investigates how instructors can utilize the integration of early literacy skills and the arts to cultivate the appreciation and celebration of cultures in early childhood classrooms. The theoretical framework is developed through three personal accounts establishing a rationale for the importance of a viable home to school connection for young children. Finally, the suggested activities support the transference of theory into classroom practice.
Early childhood education--Curricula.
Art--Study and teaching (Early childhood)
Reading (Early childhood)
Literacy--Study and teaching.