Lessons from Turtle Island : Native curriculum in early childhood classrooms /
Jones, Guy W., 1956-
Lessons from Turtle Island : Native curriculum in early childhood classrooms / Guy W. Jones and Sally Moomaw. - St. Paul, MN : Redleaf Press, 2002. - 175 p. : ill. 28 cm.
First Nations author - Guy W. Jones, Hunkpapa Lakota and full-blood member of the Standing Rock Sioux Nation
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Native American issues in early childhood education -- Children, the most special gift -- Home is where the heart is -- Families, the importance of relatives -- Community, we are all related -- The environment, celebrating the circle of life -- Family heritage project -- Guidelines for teachers.
First complete guide to exploring Native American issues honestly and openly with children. The authors - one Native, one white, both educators-offer unique perspectives on including authentic learning experiences about Native Americans in your overall curriculum. Indivdual chapters explore five cross-cultural themes for the classroom - Children, Home, Families, Community, and the Environment. Related activities based on recommended children's books develop skills in reading and writing, science, math, dramatic, play, art, and more. Also provides helpful guidelines and resource lists for selecting appropriate toys, children's books, music, and art for the classroom and includes a Family Heritage Project.
Professional
1929610254
Early childhood education
First Nations--Early childhood education
First Nations--Curriculum planning
Lessons from Turtle Island : Native curriculum in early childhood classrooms / Guy W. Jones and Sally Moomaw. - St. Paul, MN : Redleaf Press, 2002. - 175 p. : ill. 28 cm.
First Nations author - Guy W. Jones, Hunkpapa Lakota and full-blood member of the Standing Rock Sioux Nation
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Native American issues in early childhood education -- Children, the most special gift -- Home is where the heart is -- Families, the importance of relatives -- Community, we are all related -- The environment, celebrating the circle of life -- Family heritage project -- Guidelines for teachers.
First complete guide to exploring Native American issues honestly and openly with children. The authors - one Native, one white, both educators-offer unique perspectives on including authentic learning experiences about Native Americans in your overall curriculum. Indivdual chapters explore five cross-cultural themes for the classroom - Children, Home, Families, Community, and the Environment. Related activities based on recommended children's books develop skills in reading and writing, science, math, dramatic, play, art, and more. Also provides helpful guidelines and resource lists for selecting appropriate toys, children's books, music, and art for the classroom and includes a Family Heritage Project.
Professional
1929610254
Early childhood education
First Nations--Early childhood education
First Nations--Curriculum planning