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Neighborhood Geography with Young Children
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Math Sense: Learning about Coins
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Natural Illinois: Mammals
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Natural Illinois: Leaves Are All Around
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Building Endurance: Let’s Get Physical!
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The Arts Lesson Addressing Benchmark 26.B.ECa
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The Arts Lesson Addressing Benchmark 25.B.ECa
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Physical Development and Health Lesson Addressing Benchmark 23.B.ECb
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Physical Development and Health Lesson Addressing Benchmark 19.B.ECb
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Science Lesson Addressing Benchmark 12.B.ECb
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Science Lesson Addressing Benchmark 12.A.ECb
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Science Lesson Addressing Benchmark 11.A.ECf
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Math Lesson Addressing Benchmark 9.B.ECa
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Math Lesson Addressing Benchmark 7.A.ECc
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Math Lesson Addressing Benchmark 6.B.ECb
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Language Arts Lesson Addressing Benchmark 4.D.ECa
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Math Lesson Addressing Benchmark 10.B.ECa
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The Arts Lesson Addressing Benchmark 25.A.ECc
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A Multiage Project on “How Things Work”: An Unexpected Adventure
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What Teachers Should Know About Instruction for English Language Learners
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Cooperation in the Preschool Classroom: Class Discussions
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Outdoor Field Trips with Preschoolers: Preparing with the Children
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Project Topics in Neighborhoods Where Safety Is a Major Concern
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Sharing Books with Your Baby
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Learning Math Through Games
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Learning and Growing Together
Developing a Class Album
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Tearless Transitions
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Responding to Children’s Interest in a Topic
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Building an Appetite for Project Work
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Project Approach: Phase 3—Concluding the Project
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Project Approach: Phase 2—Doing Fieldwork
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Project Approach: Phase 2—Getting Ready for Fieldwork
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Getting Ready to Read and Write in Childcare
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