Appropriate Practices in Preschool Programs

A new edition of the teacher's manual for developing self-directed "learning environments" for preschool children and facilitating the children's development through observation and support. Beaty (Professor Emerita, Elmira College) describes how to set up "centers" in the classroom, activities to support specific development, and observation techniques based on blocks, computers, manipulative/math, books, writing, art, music, science, dramatic play, and large motor. The second edition emphasizes more computer, reading, and math skills. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Janice Beaty, Ph.D. is a Professor Emerita at Elmira College and a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the National Education Association, and the Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society in Education. She has been named to the Who's Who of American Women 2006, 2007; Who's Who in America 2007, 2008; and Who's Who in American Education 1992-93, 1994-95, and 2007. Dr. Beaty has authored several other publications in Early Childhood Education.