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Child Care - Curriculum
Amusement Park for Birds - 96
Documents project from Reggio Emilia including the teaching process. (90 minutes) Available in English.
An Idea Blossoms: Integrated Curriculum - 654
Planning techniques as well as the roles of teacher and child in an integrated curriculum. 30 minutes Available in English.
Children at the Center: Reflective Teachers at Work - 71
Explores exciting approaches to set-up, scheduling, and curriculum planning. Companion book: ìReflecting Childrenís Lives.î (45 minutes) Available in English.
Childrenís Journey: Investigation of the Fire Truck - 131
Project approach to ECE curriculum. Brings to life the experiences of a group of young investigators. Companion book in BANANAS Library, ìYoung Investigatorsî by Judy Helm. (45 minutes) Available in English.
Classroom With Blocks - 105
Importance of block play and how it changes as the child develops. (10 minutes) Available in English.
Computer Learning for Young Children - 167
Discusses how to integrate computers with other educational activities. (13 minutes) Available in English.
Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Curriculum Role of Teacher - 161
Looks at needs of newborns/toddlers; illustrates goals and play appropriate to each age, taking account of individual differences. (30 minutes) Available in English.
Guidance & Discipline: Curriculum - 59
Presents developmentally appropriate curriculum and its impact on the behavior and learning of young children. (35 minutes) Available in English.
High/Scope Curriculum: The Daily Routine - 168
Illustrates rationale for the preschool's daily routines (opening circle, outside time, planning "free play," structured time, etc.) (17 minutes) Available in English.
Learning Can Be Fun - 200
Ella Jenkins sings children's songs from many cultures (taped at a teachers' conference). (55 minutes) Available in English.
Learning Materials Workshop Blocks: Constructing Knowledge - 116
Depicts Reggio Emilia theory and practices. (20 minutes) Available in English.
Music Across the Curriculum w/ Dr. Thomas Moore - 163
Stresses importance of music in a child's total development (bonding, self-esteem, and specific skills). (17 minutes) Available in English.
Plan-Do-Review Process - 178
Shows how teachers use High/Scope curriculum on location in preschool, child care, and special needs settings. (20 minutes) Available in English.
Play: The Seed of Learning - 653
Role of play in the classroom. 30 minutes Available in English.
Setting Sail: An Emergent Curriculum Project - 31
Child-centered curriculum in action. (19 minutes) Available in English.
Sharing the Joy of Nature - 603
Step-by-step nature awareness activities. 40 minutes Available in English.
Small Group Time: Counting with Bears - 177
Presents strategies for the beginning, middle, and end of small group time. (17 minutes) Available in English.
Small Group Time: Representing with Sticks & Balls - 175
Demonstrates how to listen to children and elaborate on their ideas at small group time. (14 minutes) Available in English.
Small Group Time: Working with Staplers - 176
Focuses on child management issues. (12 minutes) Available in English.
Supporting Children's Active Learning - 170
Explores three major strategies that promote active learning in diverse settings. (13 minutes) Available in English.
Thinking Big: Extending Emergent Curriculum Projects - 070
See how themes emerge in childrenís play, and how teachers extend them into in-depth projects. (26 minutes) Available in English.
Tools for Teaching Developmentally Appropriate Practice Series - 190-193
Teaches key concepts of NAEYC'S Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood Programs. (30-80 minutes each)
Introduction (190)
Principles of child development and learning (191-193)
Available in English.

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1. Materials can be reserved by phone, 510-658-7353.

2. All audio-visual loans will be for a maximum of five (5) working days.

3. No more than two items may be borrowed at one time.

4. We do not send videos by mail. All materials need to be picked up in person and returned to a BANANAS' staff member during regular office hours.

5. There will be a $50.00 deposit for up to two (2) items. Only checks will be accepted as deposits.

6. If items are never returned by the client, the deposit check will be forfeited and the client will lose borrowing privileges.

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