The Creative Curriculum balances both teacher-directed and child-initiated learning with an emphasis on responding to children s learning styles and building on their strengths and interests. This completely updated new edition of one of the country s leading research-based preschool curricula applies the latest theory and research on best practices in teaching and learning and the content standards developed by states and professional organizations. While keeping the original environmentally-based approach of earlier editions The Creative Curriculum for Preschool clearly defines the teacher s vital role in connecting content teaching and learning for preschool children. It features goals and objectives linked directly to our valid and reliable assessment instrument (The Creative Curriculum Developmental Continuum for Ages 3-5). CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover dust jacket may not be included minimal wear to binding most of the pages undamaged(e.g. minimal creases or tears) highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive no missing pages. May be a former library book with usual treatments(e.g. mylar covers call stickers stamps card pockets barcodes or remainder marks). Extra components such as CDs DVDs figurines or access codes are not included. ISBN: 9781879537439 ISBN10: 1879537435 Contributors: Colker Laura J. Dodge Diane Trister Heroman Cate O Connell Jennifer Barrett