Journal Articles
These journal articles are reserved for members only. You will find a study guide to go along with each one. Some districts will allow you to count reading journal articles and completing study guide questions to move up on the salary scale. They might also prove useful for your work in professional learning communities.
Balancing Constructivist and Instructivist Curriculum Goals in Early Childhood Education, Lilian G. Katz
“The field of early childhood education has long been marked by intense controversy concerning appropriate curriculum and teaching methods and goals. This article explores some implications of traditional dichotomies of the field and suggests that while there are many reasons to resist the side that advocates formal academic instruction, it does not necessarily follow that what is offered to children in nonacademic programs sufficiently addresses their academic development.” Study Guide Questions: A. What is the...
read moreDeveloping Conventional Spelling: Temporary Spelling and the Transition Point, Adrienne Herrell
This article makes the case for temporary spelling as a contributor to auditory sequencing and improved visual memory. It details the sequences in spelling development with many relevant examples. A. Develop a rubric that shows children’s advancement through the stages of temporary spelling into conventional spelling. B. Use the rubric to inform parents and preschool educators of the need to support temporary spelling in order for children to become competent conventional spellers later on. Develop a flyer or...
read moreThe Role of Choice in the Literacy Development of Young Children, Daniel Meier
One of the hallmarks of a developmentally appropriate classroom is allowing children choices in learning. This article shows the linkage between language, literacy, and children’s social and cultural development. This article is appropriate for both preschool and elementary educators. (Visit his website at http://drdanielmeier.com/site/Home.html)
read moreOur 30th Annual Conference
Thank you all for making our 30th Annual California Kindergarten Conference such a success! We were so glad to be able to celebrate with so many of you! This year's conference sold out, so make sure you keep an eye out here and on our Facebook page and we'll keep you posted on next year's!
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