Planning for Play, Observation, and Learning in Preschool and Kindergarten

Learning can happen during every minute of a child’s day when you plan and teach with intention. This how-to resource provides four planning and reflecting frameworks to help you bring engaging experiences into your classroom. It describes a methodical cycle that encompasses the many elements of a successful classroom—a process of planning, implementing, observing, reflecting, and individualizing curriculum—that helps build children’s academic and social skills.

With step-by-step guidance and planning forms to nurture children’s joy of learning, this book will help you
Incorporate learning goals into daily routines and group activities
Support child-led, high-level, developmentally appropriate play
Write lesson plans that are intentional, child-focused, and responsive
Assess children in ways that show what they are learning and how they are applying skills
Identify and communicate the type of learning that occurs as children play

Gaye Gronlund is an early childhood education consultant who trains early childhood educators across the country. She is the author of six books.