Early Childhood Book Studies
Book studies are an opportunity for early childhood educators and other related staff members to engage in professional learning and discussions around a specific topic of teaching and learning. Title selections align to the domains of learning and include: Language and Literacy, Mathematics, Social Foundations, and Physical Well-Being and Motor Development. Study groups can include general educators, special educators, paraeducators, related service providers, content support teachers, administrators, and other related stakeholders.
Book studies were developed in collaboration with the Office of Early Childhood, the Office of Early Intervention Services, general educators, special educators, and related service providers. Studies include reading, discussion, and action commitments. Interested teams or study groups can download study guides and borrow books from the Office of Early Childhood. Please contact the Office of Early Childhood Programs for title availability.
Language and Literacy
Essential Practices in Early and Elementary Literacy. Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators (MAISA) General Education Leadership Network (GELN) Early Literacy Task Force; Lansing, MI.
- Essential Practices in Early and Elementary Literacy Article Links to an external site.
- Book Study Guide Links to an external site.
- Instructional Practice Growth Template Links to an external site.
- Observation Template Links to an external site.
- Online Learning Modules Download Online Learning Modules
No More Teaching a Letter a Week. McKay, R. & Teale, W.H. (2015).
- No More Teaching a Letter a Week Book Study Guide Links to an external site.
- CASH In On Learning Reflection Sheet Links to an external site.
Mathematics
Learning and Teaching Early Math: The Learning Trajectories Approach. Clements, D.H. & Sarama, J. (2014).
- Geometry Study Guide Links to an external site.
- Mathematical Practices Study Guide Links to an external site.
- Cognition, Affect, and Equity Study Guide Links to an external site.
- Number and Counting Study Guide Links to an external site.
Physical Well-Being and Motor Development
Early Childhood Handwriting Resource Guide. Howard County Public School System (2017).
Play
Choice Time: How to Deepen Learning Through Inquiry and Play, PreK-2. Dinnerstein, R. (2016).
Social Foundations
Challenging Behavior in Young Children: Handling, Preventing, and Responding Effectively. Kaiser, B., & Rasminsky, J.S. (2016).
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