Community and Environment (Growing, Growing Strong)

Smith, Connie Jo; Hendricks, Charlotte M.; Bennett, Becky S.

ISBN 10: 160554244X / ISBN 13: 9781605542447

Published by Redleaf Press, 2013

About this Item

The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.

Seller Inventory # BVV.160554244X.G

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Community and Environment (Growing, Growing Strong)
• Publisher: Redleaf Press
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 160554244X
• ISBN 13: 9781605542447
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

Children develop a sense of security and self-worth by becoming familiar with themselves, their home, and the world around them. Increase children’s awareness of their own communities and the ways they can help within their home and environment with this Community and Environment curriculum. It will help children learn about their homes and neighborhoods, safety helpers, health helpers, consumerism, citizenship, and environmental education.

The curriculum includes
Overviews of the six community and environment topics
Suggested interest area materials and supports for creating the learning environment
Learning objectives and vocabulary words to introduce and use
Suggestions for evaluating children’s understanding of each topic
More than 30 hands-on classroom activities
Family information and take-home activities

This book is part of the Growing, Growing Strong series, a whole-health curriculum for children age three though kindergarten. Together, the books provide a complete

About the Author

Connie Jo Smith: Connie Jo Smith serves as the administrator for a ten-county child care resource and referral agency. She holds a doctoral degree in instructional technology and distance education and has an education specialist's degree focusing on curriculum instruction for young children.
Charlotte M. Hendricks: Charlotte M. Hendricks is a certified health education specialist and president and founder of Healthy Childcare Consultants, Inc. She has been promoting health education for young children, parents, and teachers for more than thirty years. She completed her doctoral degree in health and safety at Indiana University.
Becky S. Bennett: Becky S. Bennett is the director for the career services center at Western Kentucky University. She provides workshops in the areas of technology, career planning, and social and emotional development. Dr. Bennett holds a doctoral degree in instructional technology and distance education and a master's degree in counselor education.