Active Experiences for Active Children: Social Studies » (2nd Edition)

This useful guide contains an overview of theory, many practical activities, observation forms, curriculum planning ideas and sample webs for teachers, and letters to parents for planning social studies curriculum for preschoolers and primary-grade students.

It has been updated to include:

• A new chapter on Different Kinds of Families
• Integrated social studies standards
• An emphasis on inquiry skills

Chapter 1 Experiences and Education: Putting Dewey's Theory into Practice

Chapter 2 Active Children-Active Environments

Chapter 3 Building Connections to Home and Community Through Active Experiences

Chapter 4 Experiences and Social Studies Content

Chapter 5 Different Kinds of Families

Chapter 6 The Past is Present: History for Young Children

Chapter 7 Earth: The Place We Live

Chapter 8 Mapping for Young Children

Chapter 9 Making and Keeping Friends

Chapter 10 Wants and Needs: Beginning Economic Concepts

Chapter 11 Living in a Democracy: From Choices to Voting

Chapter 12 Valuing Diversity