Childhood Education articles from September 2005

Childhood Education archives from September 2005

Lessons from disasters: play, work, and the creative arts.
September 22, 2005... On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated the American gulf coast, leaving hundreds of thousands of people homeless and without food, water, shelter, and clothing. The material and human consequences of this disaster are still being...

Using family-based practices for young children with special needs in preschool programs.
September 22, 2005... Early childhood special educators often use a family-based approach to working with children and their families (Cook, Klein, Tessier, & Daley, 2004; Raver, 2004). Although this approach is not new, it is used inconsistently and is...

Building a peaceful and just world--beginning with the children.
September 22, 2005... The conflicts that seem to be underway in every region of the globe demonstrate the profound need for creating paths to a peaceful and just world. Mahatma Gandhi said that if we are to have real peace in the world, we need to begin with the...

Parents' victory in reclaiming recess for their children.
September 22, 2005... Red Rover, hopscotch, jump rope, chase, telling secrets, hanging out, making friends, losing friends--these familiar pursuits of childhood recess are vividly memorable. The ringing bells, indicating physical, cognitive, and social liberation,...

Discipline: responding to socioeconomic and racial differences.
September 22, 2005... Changing school demographics, coupled with a teaching force that is predominantly white and female, has created a growing discrepancy between teachers and the students they teach. Many children and children in poverty do not display the...

The education of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students: repair or radical change.
September 22, 2005... A five-month sabbatical spent in Australia provided the author with the opportunity to return "home" and the liberty to spend time investigating a long-term interest--Aboriginal education. As a Visiting Scholar at the University of Newcastle,...

Placing children first.
September 22, 2005... Good morning, America, how are you? Say, don't you know me? I'm your native son I'm the train they call the City of New Orleans I'll be gone five hundred miles when the day is done. These words and the vigorously haunting tune...

Having a stronger voice for children.(From the Executive Director)
September 22, 2005... The work of our organization continues to expand as the needs of ACEI's diverse membership change and conditions for children worldwide demand more attention. However, in order for ACEI to better meet the needs of its membership and to further...

"Walk a mile in my shoes".(Vice President's Vista)
September 22, 2005... The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), which is regarded as the most significant federal education policy initiative in a generation, was signed into law on January 8, 2002. The purpose of this law is to ensure that each child in America is able...

Best wishes for a peaceful classroom.(Peace Educational Network)
September 22, 2005... Every teacher has one particular wish, and it s usually for a peaceful classroom. As you begin the new school year, it is an ideal time to think of yourself as a peace educator, who models care, empathy, and respect for each child; and who...

ACEI resolutions 2005.(Association for Childhood Education International)
September 22, 2005... #1--Resolution for Play Whereas ACEI is an international organization; and Whereas ACEI is committed to the betterment of children worldwide; and Whereas ACEI is concerned about the pressures and stressors placed on children...

The small victories add up.
September 22, 2005... The tone of my previous articles in the Exchange tried to capture that sense of being a first-year teacher, of feeling that I was stumbling down a dark corridor, discovering things as they happen. Now it's been a year, and to say that I've...

2005 Branch Excellence Award winners.(Memberandum)(Brief Article)
September 22, 2005... Congratulations to the 2005 recipients of the ACEI Branch Excellence Award: Florida Gulf Coast University-Eagles Educate (Tunde Szecsi, Adviser), Eastern Illinois University ACEI Student Branch (Judy Barford, Adviser), MS ACEI-Southern Miss...

Tennessee ACEI recognizes teachers of excellence.(Association for Childhood Education International)
September 22, 2005... In their observance of the Week of the Classroom Teacher, Tennessee ACEI (TACEI) recognizes excellence in teaching and rewards Tennessee classroom teachers for their hard work and dedication to the education of children from birth through early...

2005 Breathwaite Student Leadership Award winners.(Association for Childhood Education International Awards)
September 22, 2005... Members Sara Cassata, Selamawit Tadesse Deribe, Kristy Nelson, and Ann Behounek have been honored as the 2005 recipients of ACEI's Elizabeth Breathwaite Student Leadership Award. This award recognizes outstanding student members who have shown...

Gertrude Luttgen.(Brief Article)(Obituary)
September 22, 2005... Long-time ACEI member Gertrude Luttgen of Friendship Village, Minnesota, passed away in March 2005. Luttgen was a member of ACEI for 80 years, joining in 1925, after graduating from Miss Wood's School, when the association was the International...

Martha Stinson.(Brief Article)(Obituary)
September 22, 2005... Long-time ACEI member Martha Stinson of Evansville, Indiana, passed away in January 2005. Stinson was a Life Member who joined ACEI in 1974. She was also a member of Indiana ACEI.

Ethel McCree.(Brief Article)(Obituary)
September 22, 2005... Ethel McCree, of Bronx, New York, passed away in May 2005. McCree was a member of ACEI since 1996.

Bennetta Orton.(Brief Article)(Obituary)
September 22, 2005... Bennetta Orton passed away July 7, 2005. She was active in the East County, Portland, and Oregon ACEI Branches. She retired as a Language Arts Specialist for Multnomah Education Service District.

Reading fun at home!(Classroom Idea-Sparkers)
September 22, 2005... What better way to spend the weekends, summers, and holidays than to read and participate in fun activities with your child. Most parents believe this to be true, but some have limited access to books and materials. By creating thematic book...

Rhythmic meter munchies.
September 22, 2005... Rhythmic notation is a foundation for learning music concepts. Engaging students in representative modules helps them to learn and recognize note values and teaches them the conceptual meaning of note values before they actually write rhythm...

Secret buddies: children learning about kindness.
September 22, 2005... After a summer vacation, most children look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones as they return to school. For some children, the transition into new classrooms with unfamiliar faces can be a challenge. Developing new friendships...

ACEI awards, honors, and grants.(Association for Childhood Education International)
September 22, 2005... Outstanding Member Service Award This award recognizes the outstanding contributions made by an ACEI member to the betterment of children, to the field of education, and to ACEI. Winners, approved by the Executive Board, are named at the...

Creating a charter school to meet students', teachers', and parents' needs.
September 22, 2005... The 2005 Annual Theme issue of Childhood Education focused on schools that students and teachers deserve. Guest Editor Sue Grossman located too many excellent articles on that important topic to include in one issue. Therefore, she will...

What does it take for English-language learners to succeed in a society where they are not expected to succeed?
September 22, 2005... English language learners (ELLs) have been blamed for lowering test scores and for consuming too much of a school's resources; in reality, however, many of these students are failing because of certain critical elements, such as lack of teacher...

Families as educators: supporting literacy development.
September 22, 2005... Families are children's first educators and play a critical role in young children's literacy development. Young children's success as readers is related to their early literacy experiences in the home. Family literacy practices determine young...

Anastas, Margaret: A Hug for You.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... Anastas, Margaret A HUG FOR YOU. Il. Susan Winter. ISBN 0-06-623614-2. New York: HarperCollins, 2005. 26 pp. $16.89. Everyone likes to get hugs. In this simple, sweet tale, baby duck and his pond friends discover that a hug can help any kind of...

Araki, Mie: The Perfect Tail: A Fred and Lulu Story.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... Araki, Mie THE PERFECT TAIL: A Fred and Lulu Story. Il. by author. ISBN 0-8118-4266-5. San Francisco: Chronicle Books LLC, 2004. Unp. $14.95. Fred, a rabbit, greatly admires the tails of his many friends. His little, round tail does not seem as...

Arsenault, Elaine: Doggie in the Window.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... Arsenault, Elaine DOGGIE IN THE WINDOW. Il. by Fanny. ISBN 0-88899-619-5. Berkeley, CA: Groundwood Books, 2003. Unp. $16.95. This witty tale follows Doggie, an imaginative puppy who eagerly waits in the pet shop for someone to take him home. He...

Creedon, Catherine: Blue Wolf.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... Creedon, Catherine BLUE WOLF. ISBN 0-06-050868-X. New York: HarperCollins, 2003. 182 pp. $15.99. Blue Wolf features symbolism, foreshadowing, and mystery. Older children's imaginations will flourish as mysteries and truths unfold....

Dyer, Sarah: Clementine and Mungo.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... Dyer, Sarah CLEMENTINE AND MUNGO. Il. by author. ISBN 1-58234-883-9. New York: Bloomsbury Children% Books, 2004. Unp. $16.95. Clementine is a big sister who knows everything. Her inquisitive younger brother is constantly asking her questions....

Edwards, Richard: Good Night, Copycub.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... Edwards, Richard GOOD NIGHT, COPYCUB. II. by Susan Winter. ISBN 0-06-056671-X. New York: HarperCollins, 2004.32 pp. $15.99. Richard Edwards presents a delightful variant of a goodnight book for young children. After a busy day with his mother,...

Hallowell, Edward M.: A Walk in the Rain with a Brain.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... Hallowell, Edward M. A WALK IN THE RAIN WITH A BRAIN. Il. by Bill Mayer. ISBN 0-06-000731-1. New York: Regan Books, 2004. Unp. 523.95. This is a story with a creative twist that educates young readers about what truly makes you unique....

Levert, Mireille: Lucy's Secret.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... Levert, Mireille LUCY'S SECRET. ISBN 0-88899-566-0. Toronto, ON: Groundwood Books, 2004. 32 pp. $15.95 (U.S.); $16.95 (Canada). Kickoff your shoes, grab a comfortable place to sit, and prepare to enter into a wonderfully vibrant place that is...

Maltbie, P.I.: Picasso and Minou.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... Maltbie, P. I. PICASSO AND MINOU. Il. by Pau Estrada. ISBN 1-57091-620-9. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge, 2005. 32 pp. $15.95. This beautifully illustrated work of historical fiction is a wonderful stepping-stone for many types of discussion...

Markes, Julie: Shhhhh! Everybody's Sleeping.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... Markes, Julie SHHHHH! EVERYBODY'S SLEEPING. Il. by David Parkins. ISBN 0-06-053791-4. New York: HarperCollins, 2005. 32 pp. $15.89. As evening falls over the town, a small boy imagines how others settle in for the night. He pictures the...

McMahon, P., and C. Clarke McCarthy: Just Add One Chinese Sister.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... McMahon, P., and C. Clarke McCarthy JUST ADD ONE CHINESE SISTER. Il. by Karen A. Jerome. ISBN 1-56397-989-6. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press, 2005. 32 pp. $16.95. How do you become a brother? Well... just add one Chinese sister! You see,...

Norman, Howard: Between Heaven and Earth: Bird Tales from Around the World.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... Norman, Howard BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH: Bird Tales From Around the World. Il. by Leo and Diane Dillon. ISBN 0-15-201982-0. Orlando, FL: Gulliver Books, Harcourt, 2004. 73 pp. $22. The author has brought together five beautifully illustrated...

Peddicord, Jane Ann: Night Wonders.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... Peddicord, Jane Ann NIGHT WONDERS. ISBN 1-57091-877-5. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge, 2005. 32 pp. $16.95 US, $25.95 CAN. Peddicord has created an exciting book that presents astronomy facts while tapping into dreams of space travel and...

Prelutsky, Jack: If Not for the Cat.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... Prelutsky, Jack IF NOT FOR THE CAT. Il. by Ted Rand. ISBN 0-060-59677-5. Scarborough, ON: HarperCollins Canada, 2004. 40 pp. $29.95 (Canada). This book contains 17 haiku poems with beautiful illustrations of unusual animals. Kids are invited to...

Schafer, Susan: Where's My Tail?(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... Schafer, Susan WHERE'S MY TAIL? Il. by Doug Cushman. ISBN 0-7614-5170-6. Tarrytown, NY: Marshall Cavendish Children's Books, 2005. 32 pp. $16.95. Little Lizard is searching in vain for his lost tail. He asks other forest animals for help, but...

Seely, Debra: The Last of the Roundup Boys.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... Seely, Debra THE LAST OF THE ROUNDUP BOYS. ISBN 0-8234-1814-6. New York: Holiday House, 2004. 230 pp. $16.95. Set against the backdrop of the Kansas prairie during the transition from free range cattle country to fenced-in farmland, this...

Skultety, Nancy: From Here to There.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... Skultety, Nancy FROM HERE TO THERE. Il. by Tammie Lyon. ISBN 1-59078-092-2. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press, 2005. 32 pp. $15.95. Farmer Dibble asks the town leaders for help, as the road from his farm to the town is too bumpy. This charming...

Sturges, Philemon: Sacred Places.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... Sturges, Philemon SACRED PLACES. Il. by Giles Laroche. ISBN 0-399-23317-2. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2000. 38 pp. $16.99 US. After reading the recent article in Childhood Education on "Teaching Religious Diversity Through Children's...

Sturges, Philomen: She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... Sturges, Philomen SHE'LL BE COMIN' 'ROUND THE MOUNTAIN. Il. by Ashley Wolff. ISBN 0-316-82256-6. New York: Little, Brown & Co., 2004. 24 pp. $15.95. What's comin' 'round the mountain in this new version of an old favorite song? From the first...

Winnick, Karen: The Night of the Fireflies.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... Winnick, Karen THE NIGHT OF THE FIREFLIES. Il. by Yoriko Ito. ISBN 1-56397-7257. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press, 2004. 28 pp. $15.95. Not long ago, fireflies were a common sight for Japanese children; in recent times, however, they have...

Teachers Do Make a Difference: The Teacher's Guide to Connecting with Students.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... TEACHERS DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE: The Teacher's Guide to Connecting With Students. Judith A. Deiro. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, 2005. 130 pp. Hardcover: $61.95, Paperback: $27.95. Judith A. Deiro explores the subject of creating quality...

Family Matters: How Schools Can Cope with the Crisis in Childrearing.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... FAMILY MATTERS: How Schools Can Cope With the Crisis in Childrearing. Robert Evans. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2004. 291 pp. Hardback, $25.00. In Family Matters, Robert Evans states that a parenting crisis exists in America. He challenges...

The Literacy Coach's Handbook: A Guide to Research-Based Practice.(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... THE LITERACY COACH'S HANDBOOK: A Guide to Re search-Based Practice. S. Walpole & M. C. McKenna. New York: The Guilford Press, 2004. 246 pp. This reader-friendly book is a practical guide for new as well as seasoned literacy coaches who are...

The Reading Specialist: Leadership for the Classroom, School, and Community.(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... THE READING SPECIALIST: Leadership for the Classroom, School, and Community. R. Bean. New York: Guilford, 2004. 213 pp. $24.00. The role of the reading specialist always has been a dynamic one. The nature and responsibilities of the position...

Seeking Common Ground: Public Schools in a Diverse Society.(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... SEEKING COMMON GROUND: Public Schools in a Diverse Society. David Tyack. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2004. 237 pp. $22.95. Whenever people try to understand their world, whether to change it or conserve it, they cannot avoid...

What Every Teacher Should Know About Diverse Learners.(Book Review)
September 22, 2005... WHAT EVERY TEACHER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT DIVERSE LEARNERS. Donna Walker Tileston. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, 2004. 82 pp. Paperback, $18.95. Donna Walker Tileston, the author of What Every Teacher Should Know About Diverse Learners, taught...

Current research topics in childhood education.
September 22, 2005... In the summer of 2005, doctoral students in early childhood education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham who were enrolled in the course Current Research Topics in Early Childhood Education were asked to choose and review articles that...

Visual Literacy.
September 22, 2005... This column presents and summarizes recent resources related to helping elementary school students develop visual literacy. Books CHILDREN READING PICTURES: Interpreting Visual Texts. Evelyn Arizpe & Morag Styles. London: Routledge...

Building Character: weighing the differences between right and wrong.(Brief Article)
September 22, 2005... What is right and what is wrong? How do we know what are acceptable and unacceptable behaviors? The films selected for review in the first section of this column provide thought-provoking scenarios and segments on the importance of...

Morality: Moral Judgments and Actions.(Video Recording Review)
September 22, 2005... MORALITY: Moral Judgments and Actions 2002, 32 minutes (VHS) Davidson Films Inc., 668 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93402; 805-5940422 www.davidsonfilm.com This film addresses historical, philosophical, and current school-based situations...

The Developing Child: Moral Development 2, Learning to be Moral.(Video Recording Review)
September 22, 2005... THE DEVELOPING CHILD: Moral Development 2: Learning To Be Moral 1999, 28 minutes (VHS) Magna Systems Inc., West County Line Road, Barrington, IL 60010 The question raised by this highly useful film is "What makes a good child good?" Short...

Understanding and Coping with Bullies.(Video Recording Review)
September 22, 2005... UNDERSTANDING AND COPING WITH BULLIES 2002, 20 minutes (VHS) Jaguar Educational Films, P.O. Box 11930, Charleston, WV 25339 Bullying is not only emotionally and sometimes physically painful, it has become one of the most serious problems facing...

Lord of the Flies.(Video Recording Review)
September 22, 2005... LORD OF THE FLIES 1963, 87 minutes BLACK & WHITE VHS Home Vision Entertainment 1963, 1990, 90 minutes COLOR DVD MGM United Artist Studios The reviewers watched two filmed versions of William Golding's classic novel, perhaps one of the best...

Blackboards.(Video Recording Review)
September 22, 2005... BLACKBOARDS 2000, 85 minutes (DVD/VHS) Maklmalbof Film House (Iran); Fabrica Cinema (Italy) In Kurdish with English subtitles This moving film depicts a group of nomadic Kurdish teachers searching for students as they roam the dangerous...

To Be and to Have ("Etre et Avoir").(Video Recording Review)
September 22, 2005... 2004, 104 minutes (DVD) New Yorker Films (www.newyorkerfilms.com; info@newyorkerfilms.com); 212-645-4600; 212-645-3030 (fax). In French, with English subtitles. Reviewed by Bruce Herzig, Assistant Editor, Childhood Education "You can base a...