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Idaho Early Learning eGuidelines:

In the Preschool Classroom

Second Edition

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Idaho Early Learning eGuidelines: In the Preschool Classroom

Second Edition

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Idaho Head Start Collaboration

Carolyn F. Kiefer, M.S.

Support for the project was provided by the Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families, Health and Human Services, Head Start State Collaboration Grant (ACF #10CD 0025/04) earlychildhood.dhw. itcnew.

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Acknowledgements

The research updates and revisions to the Idaho Early Learning eGuidelines (ELeGs) prompted a second edition of this book as we expanded and clarified many of the Developmental Growth Statements, Child Indicators and Caregiver Strategies. We hope it is now a stronger resource for your preschool teaching practices with three and four year olds (36-60 months). The Idaho ELeGs describe children's development in five age groups: 6-18 months, 16-38 months, 36-60 months, 60 months through Kindergarten, and in Domains 1 and 3, primary grades. There is also a book specifically for those who work with babies and toddlers, Caring for Idaho's Infants and Toddlers.

While the ELeGs organize information by developmental domain and age, this book explores how the eGuidelines look in preschool classroom practice. Focused on curriculum spaces, such as Art and Blocks, this publication gives some examples of what children are actively learning in the 5 Domains and 64 Goals of the Idaho eGuidelines. We hope this will be an inviting and practical way to see the ELeGs "in action!"

This publication is rooted in research and best practices about how young children learn and how quality early childhood environments look. This book's first edition was enhanced with the ideas and insights of generous early childhood colleagues! The second edition is built upon that work and we continue to honor and respect their ongoing work in the field of early childhood. Our gratitude to the following contributors:

Photos: Magic Garden Care and Education Centre, North Shore City, New Zealand Friends of Children and Families Head Start Idaho AEYC Additional photographs from the collection of Carolyn Kiefer

Format and administrative support at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Family and Community Services: Merrylea Hiemstra

Thanks are also extended to the many professionals who helped create and revise the Idaho ELeGs--these individuals are listed in the eGuidelines.

This book is dedicated to the many wonderful early childhood teachers who enrich Idaho children's lives!

Carolyn Kiefer, M.S. Idaho Head Start Collaboration Director May 2014

For input, edits and thoughtful suggestions: Yvette Wyatt, M.A. Education/Disability Specialist, North Idaho College Head Start Melissa Bandy, M.A. Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children Melissa Crist, B.S. ECE. Shannon Rusca, M.A. Ed. University of Idaho, Center on Disabilities and

Human Development Annie Dalgetty, B.S. ICF: Head Start Training and Technical Assistance Jenny Board, M.A. ICF: Head Start Training and Technical Assistance

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Table of Contents

Introduction to Idaho's Early Learning eGuidelines........... IV Essential Practices............................................................ VIII Guiding Principles............................................................ IX Introduction to this Book................................................. X Art Area........................................................................... 1 Block Area....................................................................... 10 Books and Reading Area.................................................. 22 Carpentry Area................................................................ 32 Cooking Experiences Area................................................ 38 Dramatic Play Area.......................................................... 46 Manipulatives Area.......................................................... 56 Outdoor Area................................................................... 64 Sand and Water Area....................................................... 75 Science and Discovery Area............................................. 85 Writing Area.................................................................... 95 Resources........................................................................ 102

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