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Introducing Families to the Project Approach

Introducing Families to the Project Approach. Sallee Beneke University of Illinois. What is a project?. Extended, firsthand, in-depth investigation of a topic Young children conducting child-initiated research

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Introducing Families to the Project Approach

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  1. Introducing Families to the Project Approach Sallee Beneke University of Illinois

  2. What is a project? • Extended, firsthand, in-depth investigation of a topic • Young children conducting child-initiated research • Investigation of phenomena and events worth learning about in their own environments

  3. When do children do projects? • A project is not the whole curriculum. • Projects are incorporated into the curriculum • Circle time • Choice time • Field trips

  4. What will I see my child do? • Working cooperatively in small groups • Applying academic skills (measuring, counting, reading, writing) • Applying intellectual skills (analyzing, hypothesizing, synthesizing) • Drawing from observation

  5. What kinds of things will my child study? • Successful topics come from everyday objects and experiences • Examples • Shoes • Mail • Cars • Rain • Trees

  6. How can I help? • Talk with your child about the project. • Read documentation about the project. • Contribute materials related to the topic. • Volunteer as a guest expert. • Volunteer your time to assist in the classroom and on field trips.

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