Take an exploratory look at the components of emergent curriculum and how its practices and principles can improve the learning culture of early childhood programs.

Emergent curriculum is a philosophy that unites children's interests with the educational framework teachers construct based on their professional training and experiences. This merger brings forth a vibrant classroom where children are engrossed in learning and discovering by doing the things they enjoy.

Emergent Curriculum gives a unique and thorough look at this method and also includes information on how to observe, reflect, interpret, document, and plan long-term projects.

184 pages

The Unscripted Classroom: Emergent Curriculum in Action encourages you to use creativity and flexibility as you respond to classroom challenges and children's interests. Filled with case studies and stories from toddler and preschool teachers about their experiences responding to events in their own classrooms, The Unscripted Classroom provides inspiration to step out of your usual scripts and try something new. A review of the emergent curriculum philosophy and an examination of the many ways creativity in teaching benefits children are included.

Age Focus: 2-5; 192 pages