IEL Electronic Newsletter
2006, Issue 7
2006, Issue 7
A Special Issue highlighting the Project Approach and Early Learning Benchmark Videos!
- A new section on the “Project Approach” has been added to the IEL Web site!
Check out “Resources on Early Learning/The Project Approach” at http://illinoisearlylearning.org/project-approach.htm. It’s also linked from the “Other Resources” page and the right-hand “quick links” sidebar. Contents of this section include:- A description of the Project Approach and how it helps children meet the Benchmarks in the Illinois Early Learning Standards.
- Illinois Project Approach events throughout the state.
- Resources about the Project Approach, including IEL Chats and “Ask an Expert” events, IEL Tip Sheets on the Project Approach, and links to examples of projects.
- Early Learning Benchmark Videos
Take a look at how one teacher in Illinois helps preschoolers meet the Benchmarks by using the Project Approach as part of the curriculum. Each video clip is accompanied by background information, a transcript, and a description of how various Benchmarks are met. Please go to http://illinoisearlylearning.org/videos/index.htm
New videos will be added throughout the year!
- Two New Tip Sheets
Please check out the following new Tip Sheets:- Conference Time! Talking to Your Child’s Teacher or Caregiver
http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/conferences.htm - Connecting with Parents: But He Doesn’t Do That at Home!
http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/connect.htm
- Conference Time! Talking to Your Child’s Teacher or Caregiver
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