Nurturing Readiness in Early Childhood Education A Whole-Child Curriculum for Ages 2-5

This second-edition text is a conceptual and practical guide to creating a whole-child curriculum organized into three parts: Child Development, The PLAN Curriculum, and The Environment. Featuring the author's PLAN model Play, Learning, the Arts, and Nurturing this early childhood curriculum system effectively connects and integrates theory, philosophy, and practice and advocates an open, interactive, child-centered environment. The PLAN environment is particularly appropriate for the diverse needs of all children in early childhood settings. The text also focuses on the role and responsibilities of teachers in nurturing learning, establishing values, and addressing the full needs of the child.Cromwell, Ellen S. is the author of 'Nurturing Readiness in Early Childhood Education A Whole-Child Curriculum for Ages 2-5', published 1999 under ISBN 9780205288632 and ISBN 0205288634.