The sixth edition of Early Education Curriculum A Child's Connection To The World focuses on the process of planning & implementing a curriculum & setting up an inclusive child-centered environment This book helps users learn to make informed decisions about curriculum content as well as to develop creative thinking & the ability to effectively apply theory to an early childhood classroom setting Updated to include the most current research & standards the sixth edition presents new material on brain research that underlies teaching ideas as well as new information on reflective practice intentional teaching & using the environment as a teaching tool The book retains its strong applied focus on the how-to's of teaching with many new hands-on teaching tips & six new chapters on topics such as observation & assessment fine motor & manipulatives & large motor & outdoor play