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Family holding hands in a field

Appreciating the Natural World with Young Children

All About Gardens

All About Gardens

Project Approach, Project Guides

boy with science project

An Engineer Changes His Mind

Benchmark Videos, IELDS Resources, Videos

Air and Tires

Benchmark Videos, IELDS Resources, Videos

B

Bethany Draws a Wheel

Bethany Draws a Wheel

Benchmark Videos, IELDS Resources, Videos

C

Cracks and Holes Project

Cracks and Holes Project

Project Approach, Project Examples

The Cow Project

The Cow Project

Project Approach, Project Examples

Changes in the Trees around Us

Changes in the Trees around Us

Project Approach, Project Guides

The Clock Repairman and His Tools

The Clock Repairman and His Tools

Benchmark Videos, IELDS Resources, Videos

children writing

Cooperation in the Preschool Classroom: Class Discussions

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks

D

Drawings of seeds by children

Developing a Class Album

Blogs, Perspectives on the Project Approach

E

young boy with brown hair and eyes holds pencil up to chin, while seated at a table with paper.

Early Reading and Writing with Preschoolers

child watching clouds

Encouraging Scientific Thinking: Rain or Shine

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks

F

From Door to Door: A Project about Doors and Gates

From Door to Door: A Project about Doors and Gates

Project Approach, Project Guides

Flubber

Benchmark Videos, IELDS Resources, Videos

G

Getting to Know Rabbits

Getting to Know Rabbits

Benchmark Videos, IELDS Resources, Videos

Get Growing: Planters and Preschoolers

Get Growing: Planters and Preschoolers

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks

Get Growing: Planning a Garden with Young Children

Get Growing: Planning a Garden with Young Children

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks

Get Growing: Learning about Seeds

Get Growing: Learning about Seeds

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks

Get Growing: From Seeds to Sprouts

Get Growing: From Seeds to Sprouts

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks

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The Horse Project

The Horse Project

Project Approach, Project Examples

The House Project

The House Project

Project Approach, Project Examples

Helping Children Take Surveys

Helping Children Take Surveys

Lesson Planning in the Context of Projects, Project Approach

Helping Children Sketch and Draw from Observation

Helping Children Sketch and Draw from Observation

Lesson Planning in the Context of Projects, Project Approach

I

Investigating Wheels

Investigating Wheels

Project Approach, Project Guides

Ideas about a Marble Run

Ideas about a Marble Run

Benchmark Videos, IELDS Resources, Videos

Investigate Together

Investigate Together

Graphic Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets

L

mom and toddler at the beach

Learning and Fun on Family Field Trips

Literacy across the Preschool Curriculum

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks

M

The Music Project

The Music Project

Project Approach, Project Examples

Magnets and Cars

Magnets and Cars

Benchmark Videos, IELDS Resources, Videos

N

Natural Illinois: The Trees You See

Natural Illinois: The Trees You See

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks

Natural Illinois: Mammals

Natural Illinois: Mammals

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks

Natural Illinois: Butterflies and Moths

Natural Illinois: Butterflies and Moths

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks

Natural Illinois: Rock On!

Natural Illinois: Rock On!

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks

child looking at leaves

Natural Illinois: Leaves Are All Around

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks

Natural Illinois: Birds

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks

Natural Illinois: Insects

Natural Illinois: Insects

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks

O

Out and About with Preschoolers: Literacy Activities

Out and About with Preschoolers: Literacy Activities

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks

children working on project

Outdoor Field Trips with Preschoolers: Follow Up!

children holding hands

Outdoor Field Trips with Preschoolers: Preparing with the Children

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child working on a project

Project Approach for Preschoolers

Child playing in leaves

Project Approach: Phase 1—Choosing a Topic to Investigate

Project Approach: Helping Preschoolers Represent What They Learn

Project Approach: Helping Preschoolers Represent What They Learn

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks

Project Approach: Helping Children Ask Questions

Project Approach: Helping Children Ask Questions

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks

boy with clipboard

Project Approach: Children Taking Surveys

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks

mom and child baking

Predicting: Helping Preschoolers Look Ahead

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks

chldren playing at table

Play and Self-Regulation in Preschool

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks

boy with clipboard

A Project on Trees: Suggestions for Teachers

Blogs, Perspectives on the Project Approach

Project Approach: Phase 3—Concluding the Project

children working on project

Project Approach: Phase 2—Doing Fieldwork

Project Approach: Phase 2—Getting Ready for Fieldwork

Project Approach: Phase 2—Getting Ready for Fieldwork

Q

The Question Table

The Question Table

Blogs, Perspectives on the Project Approach

S

boy with watering can

Say Yes to the Mess! Water Works

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks

T

Tools People Use

Tools People Use

Project Approach, Project Examples

Topic Webs in Project Work: Part 2—Organizing the Children’s Web

Topic Webs in Project Work: Part 2—Organizing the Children’s Web

Lesson Planning in the Context of Projects, Project Approach

Topic Webs in Project Work: Part 1—Creating the Children's Web

Topic Webs in Project Work: Part 1—Creating the Children’s Web

Lesson Planning in the Context of Projects, Project Approach

Things to Sit On

Project Approach, Project Guides

U

Up Up and Away: The Airplane Project

Up Up and Away: The Airplane Project

Project Approach, Project Examples

Y

Young Authors at Work: Literature Response Journals

Young Authors at Work: Literature Response Journals

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks

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