The Power of Projects : Meeting Contemporary Challenges in Early Childhood Classrooms-Strategies and Solutions

Acknowledgments vii Contemporary Challenges in Early Childhood Education 1(9) Judy Harris Helm Building a Good Foundation for Children 10(9) Lilian G. Katz Overcoming the III Effects of Poverty 19(15) Defining the Challenge 19(1) Judy Harris Helm Practical Strategies 20(5) Judy Harris Helm Jean Lang The Airplane Project 25(9) Jean Lang Moving Young Children Toward Literacy 34(16) Defining the Challenge 34(1) Judy Harris Helm Practical Strategies 35(7) Mary Ann Gottlieb The Water to River Project 42(8) Jean O'Mara Thieman Responding to Children's Special Needs 50(14) Defining the Challenge 50(1) Judy Harris Helm Sallee Beneke Practical Strategies 51(6) Pam Scranton Sharon Doubet The Bird Project 57(7) Pam Scranton Supporting Second-Language Learners 64(15) Defining the Challenge 64(1) Judy Harris Helm Rebecca A. Wilson Practical Strategies 65(6) Rebecca A. Wilson The Mexican Restaurant Project 71(8) Rebecca A. Wilson Meeting Standards Effectively 79(18) Defining the Challenge 79(1) Judy Harris Helm Sallee Beneke Practical Strategies 80(6) Sallee Beneke The Pizza Project 86(11) Marilyn Worsley The Importance of Documentation 97(6) Judy Harris Helm Future Challenges: Concluding Thoughts 103(2) Judy Harris Helm Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions and Practical Advice 105(10) Appendix B: Recommended Resources 115(2) About the Editors and Contributors 117(2) Index 119