Two Teachers Look Back: The Ypsilanti Perry Preschool, Part I

Snack time conversations built on issues children brought up and observations teachers made during the child-choice activities. Because the Perry School was the only school in Ypsilanti without a playground, teachers set up activities such as tag, races, and ball games. [...]teachers and participati...

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Published in:YC young children 2016-09, Vol.71 (4), p.82-87
Main Authors: Derman-Sparks, Louise, Moore, Evelyn K., Ranck, Edna Runnels, Anderson, Charlotte J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
African American Children
African Americans
Childhood
Children & youth
Control Groups
Curricula
Early childhood education
Educational administration
Families & family life
Foster children
Intellectual disabilities
Learning
Longitudinal Studies
Our Proud Heritage
Personal empowerment
Preschool Children
Preschool education
Preschool teachers
School boards
Special education
Teachers
Young Children
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Summary:Snack time conversations built on issues children brought up and observations teachers made during the child-choice activities. Because the Perry School was the only school in Ypsilanti without a playground, teachers set up activities such as tag, races, and ball games. [...]teachers and participating family members engaged in weekly conversations about their children's development and learning, as well as any other topic raised by the parents (e.g., health issues or a problem with a social work agency).
ISSN:1538-6619
1941-2002