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1. It's Hard to Smile with a Binky in Your Mouth (EJ826251)
Author(s):
Chenfeld, Mimi Brodsky
Source:
Young Children, v64 n1 p92-93 Jan 2009
Pub Date:
2009-01-00
Pub Type(s):
Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Peer-Reviewed:
Yes
Descriptors: Teacher Student Relationship; Preschool Children; Toddlers; Preschool Teachers; Shyness; Student Motivation; Interpersonal Communication; Trust (Psychology); Anxiety; Child Behavior
Abstract: How did Mimi get two shy toddlers to relinquish their security blankets and pacifiers? In her inimitably enthusiastic and upbeat style, this lively dancing, movement, musical, playful teacher offers wisdom about communicating with young children who have trouble adapting to their early care setting.
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2. Celebrating Young Children and Their Teachers (ED497596)
Redleaf Press
2007-04-00
Books; Reports - Descriptive
N/A
Descriptors: Young Children; Play; Imagination; Creativity; Early Childhood Education; Teacher Student Relationship
Abstract: Teachers usually enter the early childhood education profession aglow with purpose, drive, and imagination. Sometimes along the way, the inner flames flicker, or even disappear. In Celebrating Young Children and Their Teachers, Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld urges early childhood teachers to keep their lights alive by reflecting on the magic of the students and the importance of the calling. Drawing on her 50 years in the early childhood field, Chenfeld pours forth uplifting reminiscences. She celebrates play, imagination, and the creativity of children and teachers alike. Contents include: (1) Foreword (Polly Greenberg); (2) Introduction: My Next Fifty Years; (3) Snowball; (4) My Puppet is on Ritalin; (5) "Do Spiderwebs Ever Wake You Up?: Why I Hang Out with the Kids; (6) I'm Worried about Our Children; (7) Words of Encouragement: Honey on the Page; (8) A Letter to Families and Friends of the Children in Room 13; (9) The Whole Truth about Hole Language: Can You Dig It?; (10) Schools Children Run To; (11) "My Loose is Tooth!" Kidding Around with the Kids; (12) Get the Elephant Out of the Room: We're Finished with the "E"s; (13) Education Is a Moving Experience: Get Moving!; (14) Can a Fish Snap Its Fingers?; (15) "Wanna Play?"; (16) We Drew a Circle That Took Him In; (17) Let's Keep the "L" Word; (18) Oh, No! Not the "L" Word Again; (19) Uh-Uh! None of This "I'm Not Creative" Stuff!; (20) Telling Time; (21) Why I'm Still Hanging Out with the Kids and (22) Acknowledgments. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
3. Wanna Play? (EJ751422)
Young Children, v61 n6 p34-35 Nov 2006
2006-11-00
Descriptors: Play; Child Development; Imagination; Young Children; Games; Early Childhood Education
Abstract: In this article, the author talks about the importance of play in the lives of children and describes how games and imaginative play contribute to the development of children. From her decades-old collection of countless incidents demonstrating children's love for self-directed, informal, imaginative play, the author shares three incidents that show how children love to play. She shares an experience with Peter, who wraps a towel around his shoulders and pretends to be like superman. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
4. Handcuff Me, Too! (EJ774526)
Phi Delta Kappan, v87 n10 p745-747 Jun 2006
2006-06-00
Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
No
Descriptors: Student Motivation; Student Behavior; Teacher Expectations of Students; Child Development; Kindergarten; Classroom Environment; Play
Abstract: In a steady diet of shocking daily news stories, the author saw one item that was particularly shocking. A 5-year-old kindergarten child just "lost it" in her classroom, went a little berserk, threw violent fits, and had to be restrained with handcuffs. Such an incident seems to beg for analysis, and countless columnists offered their insights and explanations for an event so rare and so frightening. In this article, the author adds her thoughts on this situation by creating a scenario to contribute to one's understanding. She puts herself in the shoes of an eager, curious, hopeful kindergartner and finds that it is a sadly scary place to be. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
5. Teachers on Teaching. "Goin' to Grandma's!" (EJ720556)
Young Children, v60 n6 p98 Nov 2005
2005-11-00
Descriptors: Play; Young Children; Child Development; Class Activities; Discovery Learning
Abstract: When children are invited to learn as they play, explore, discover, and celebrate, the commitment is being fulfilled to preserve and protect their birthright--a joyful education. In this brief column, the author relates the story of four-year-old Jackson. Jackson arrives in class excited at the prospect of visiting his Grandma after school. During the day, Jackson designs Grandma's house and street, paints a picture for Grandma, and improvises a song about going to Grandma's house. Two university students observing the children that day note that skills, academic benchmarks, and developmentally appropriate practices have all been demonstrated by Jackson and his classmates, but if someone asked Jackson what this day was all about, he would answer without hesitation, "Goin' to Grandma's!" Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
6. Letter Writing and Book Listening: Advice from Special Education Teachers (EJ734084)
Chenfeld, Mimi Brodsky; Haley, Venina Carr
Voices from the Middle, v12 n4 p21-24 May 2005
2005-05-00
Descriptors: Listening; Writing (Composition); Letters (Correspondence); Special Education Teachers; Special Needs Students; Instructional Materials; Learning Activities; Books; Audio Equipment
Abstract: In the first part of this article, Chenfeld introduces us to Ronni Spratt, a special education teacher with high energy and high expectations. Ronni asks each of her students to write (carefully written and revised) letters to the teachers of classes where they will be mainstreamed, offering tips on how they learn best. Then, Haley shows how using tools that work for special needs students in this case, books on tape can also benefit "regular" students. (Contains 1 figure and 1 footnote.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
7. Metaphors of Hope (EJ708390)
Phi Delta Kappan, v86 n4 p271 Dec 2004
2004-12-01
Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Descriptors: Personal Narratives; Elementary School Teachers; Teaching Methods; Teacher Student Relationship; Student Behavior; Interpersonal Relationship; School Culture; School Administration; Administrators; Grade 1; Grade 2
Abstract: Refusing to be disheartened by all the negative press surrounding education today, Ms. Chenfeld travels the country and encounters one inspiring educator after another. In this article she tells four of their stories. The stories of the following educators are told: (1) Tom Tenerovich, a second grade teacher; (2) Cathy Arment, a first grade teacher; (3) Dee Gibson, a first grade teacher; and (4) Anne Price and Claudette Cole, Partners in Educating All Children Equally (PEACE), traveling to schools, programs, and conferences, spreading very simple messages--especially to administrators who too often don't attend workshops that are aimed directly at the heart. (Contains 6 notes.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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8. "Once Upon a Time. The End!" (EJ642848)
Language Arts, v79 n4 p332-36 Mar 2002
2002-00-00
Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education; Generation Gap; Intergenerational Programs; Interpersonal Communication; Learning Strategies; Story Telling
Abstract: Invites readers to join in a celebration of the stories that are a continuous part of the author's life. Tells about her experiences with sharing stories in many different settings and situations. Includes an 8-item annotated list of books on cross-generational story telling. (SG)
9. Creative Experiences for Young Children. Third Edition. (ED470322)
Books; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Descriptors: Art Activities; Books; Childhood Interests; Childrens Literature; Class Activities; Creativity; Early Childhood Education; Emergent Literacy; Field Trips; Learning Activities; Mathematics Activities; Movement Education; Music Activities; Preschool Curriculum; Thematic Approach; Young Children
Abstract: Noting that a creative approach to early childhood education allows teachers to reinforce the foundation of achievement by encouraging and expanding upon children's play activities, this book provides teacher-developed ideas and strategies for creating learning communities in the early childhood classroom. The beginning chapter introduces creative teaching within a context of multicultural education, multiple intelligences, teacher accountability, attention to individual differences in children, and parent-teacher communication. The remainder of the book is organized according to six life themes: (1) "Our Fantastic Bodies/Our Amazing Senses"; (2) "Our Feelings"; (3) "Our Uniqueness"; (4) "Our Families/Our Friends"; (5) "Others We Meet/Our Worlds Widen"; and (6) "Our Natural World/Our Environment." Each theme chapter includes a brief discussion of the theme, concepts or points of interest to compel students, suggested vocabulary, suggestions for language-based activities, music and movement activities, art activities, mathematics activities, field trips and visitors, and concludes with a discussion of how the ideas in the theme can be integrated. Appended are lists of field trip and classroom visitor ideas, suggestions for starting to teach creatively, resources and professional organizations, music makers, children's books and additional resource materials, and books for adults. Each chapter contains notes. (KB) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
10. Get the Elephant Out of the Room! We're Finished with the Es! (EJ618651)
Young Children, v55 n6 p20-22 Nov 2000
2000-00-00
Descriptors: Childhood Interests; Class Activities; Creativity; Early Childhood Education; Integrated Curriculum; Learning Activities; Preschool Teachers; Teacher Response; Teacher Student Relationship; Young Children
Abstract: Discusses how to integrate young children's interests into classroom learning activities. Emphasizes the need for early childhood educators to be creative and open-minded when encountering unexpected interests and classroom situations. (KB)
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