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Susan Entz is an instructor of early childhood education with Hawaii Community College; the early childhood specialist for the Center For Research on Education, Diversity, and Excellence (CREDE); a developmental specialist/special educator for an early intervention program; and a consultant to various programs, including the State of Hawaii Department of Education and Head Start. She is the author of more than 50 articles on classroom curriculum and effectiveness in teaching. She authored an integrated science-based curriculum for young children and coauthored a series of six children′s books and a curriculum based on Hawaiian legends that stressed character development. Entz is also the recipient of the Hawaii State Teachers Association Friend of Youth Award, The Hawaii Association for the Education of Young Children Award for Professional Leadership, and was recognized by the Hawaii State Senate for her distinguished work on behalf of children. Her current professional interests focus on teaching strategies that provide successful educational experiences for all children. A graduate of the University of Michigan, she also hold a master′s degree from Teachers College, Columbia University, and has completed advanced training at Harvard University.

• PrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIntroduction1. TechnologyTechnology Introduction2. Standards, Assessment, and Documentation IntroductionProfessional PortfolioStudent PortfoliosFunfoliosSite-Visit ReportStages of Social PlayStages of Cognitive PlayChecklist-PlusBehavioral SnapshotsKindergarten ReadinessPowerPoint Slide ShowE-FoliosAccreditation Portfolio3. LanguageLanguage IntroductionLights, Camera, ActionWhere′s the Bear?Photo ShootPicture ThisLearning LottoYesterday, Today, and TomorrowColor a RainbowWhose Shoes?I′m Thinking of...On your Mark, Get Set, Name It4. Storytelling/DramaStorytelling/Drama IntroductionI Am the StoryStorytime PuzzleThe Great Magnetic MeCreate a TaleTell Me a TaleBlock HeadsMy Own Slide ShowWhen I Grow UpPuppet FunWatch Me5. Emerging LiteracyEmerging Literacy IntroductionPicture a WordMy Favorite Character"Label It" BookPicture a ProjectLook at What We DidLook at MeGreeting CardsCatch Me If You CanSample Word CardsPersonalized Shape Books6. Social StudiesSocial Studies Introduction"Shining Stars" BookWatch Me Grow!Where in the World Are We?Chef du JourFace the FeelingMapmakersWhat′s in Here?Occupation VisitationWho′s Playing?You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby7. Physical DevelopmentPhysical Development IntroductionArchitects Under ConstructionLook at What I Can DoHow Does It Move?Follow the FlagDo the LocomotionTactile MatsSorting Out the ThemesLace a FavoritePhoto Place MatsSilhouettes8. MathematicsMathematics IntroductionA Place for EverythingLook at My DayThe Shape of ThingsEating by NumbersCall MeCounting on YouTreasure HuntExercise by the DayPart of the WholeBig, Bigger, Biggest9. Sensory ExplorationSensory Exploration IntroductionWhat′s Missing?Funny FriendsSound LottoGoing on a TripTexture WalkTouch a PosterSniff a RecipeBy Nose AloneMinestroneSweet and Sour10. ScienceScience IntroductionWeight for MeAnimal TailsMagnetic ChallengeHealthful Snack PartnersWhat Grows?How′s the Weather?The Steps of PlantingRising to the OccasionMagic CrystalsScience Talk11. Toddlers and TechnologyToddlers and Technology IntroductionPicture-Object MatchPhoto LottoColor Matching GameHappy, Sad, Mad PostersMy First NumbersLook What I Can Do!Photo Name CardsWhat Do You See?My Family PosterRoom Sort12. Children With Special NeedsChildren With Special Needs IntroductionTwo-Part Reading CardsWhat′s Next?Picture ExchangeAntecedent-Behavior-Consequence (ABC)What′s Happening?Individual ItinerariesNumber HuntSelf-Help GraphWho Is Not Here Today?Communications BookReferencesIndex

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