Ebook: Individualized, child-focused curriculum: a differentiated approach

Staying child-focused and individualizing curriculum -- Getting to know each child and family -- The importance of play -- Learning about children's interests and favorite activities -- Planning for play based on children's interests -- Practical considerations about the observational assessment process -- Rich, informative portfolio documentation -- Engaging in deep reflection about children -- Planning for individualized goals -- Preparing for family/teacher conferencing -- Practical considerations when creating developmental studies -- Continuing the journey of delight.;Learn to integrate individualized curriculum into daily practice with this step-by-step guide. Using Developmental Studies, a new tool created and successfully field-tested by the author, implement a truly child-focused and individualizing curriculum, meeting each child where she or he is and ultimately making teaching easier and more rewarding. These user-friendly materials will help teachers reconnect and reengage with each student outside of all the standards that are required. Gaye Gronlund devotes her time to helping teachers, administrators, and policy makers implement best approaches to teaching and assessing young children. Clients have included the NaeYC, NIEER, the State of New Mexico Office of Child Development and Pre-K Program, the Illinois State Board of Education, and more.