Table of Contents
Introduction
Historical Background
Leaning into Change
THE COMPONENTS
- The Idea
- The Role of the Teacher
- The Environment, the Third Teacher
- Extending the Environment
- Love, Respect, and Trust
- Teamwork
- Family Grouping
- Taking Time-Integrating the Day
- Choosing and Sharing
- The Power of Play
- Language and Literacy
- Interest Studies and Projects
- Emergent Math
- Physical Education and Music
- The Importance of Parents
- Keeping Track, Assessment, Documentation
References
OPEN-ENDED WORKSHEETS
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Foreword by Lilian G. Katz
Foreword by Sylvia C. Chard
Introduction
Part One: Inspiration
Chapter 1. A Special Visit
Chapter 2. In the Beginning
Chapter 3. Revelation
Chapter 4. Barriers
Chapter 5. First Steps
Chapter 6. Paving the Way
Chapter 7. Revitalization
Chapter 8. Physical Education
Chapter 9. Framework of Freedom
Part Two: Transformation
Chapter 10. Beginning Again
Chapter 11. Grand Opening
Chapter 12. Adjustments
Chapter 13. Face to Face
Chapter 14. The Teacher's Role
Chapter 15. Children Learning
Chapter 16. Pushing the Parameters
Chapter 17. Questions of Accountability
Chapter 18. We Are Put to the Test
Chapter 19. What About the Basics?
Chapter 20. Creative Power
Part Three: Reflection
Chapter 21. Parents' Issues and Input
Chapter 22. Children's Responses and Reflections
Chapter 23. Opening Up the Conventional Classroom
Chapter 24. The Test of Time
Afterword
References and Notes
Appendices
Selected Bibliography
Index
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