Pre-K Framework Handbook
Materials Organized by Lesson
Part 1: Introduction to Frameworks
Lesson 1 – Overview of the AECE Framework Handbook
Essential Materials
Transparencies/slides
Self-stick notes
Highlight Markers
Flip chart paper & Colored Markers
Index cards
Arkansas Early Childhood Education
(AECE) Framework Handbook
Obj. 4, p.3
Materials Prepared by Trainer
(1 hour)
Materials Provided for Participants
* Large Poster: Elements of Quality
Early Childhood Education Programs
Obj.5, p.3
Pre-K Framework Handbook
Participants’ Manual (1 for each,
Participants must bring to each class)
Matching element cards Obj.5, p.6
Arkansas Early Childhood Education
(AECE) Framework Handbook (1 for
each, participants must bring to each
class)
*Arkansas Early Childhood Education
Framework Benchmarks Poster Obj.6,
p.10 (Free from Arkansas Department
of Human Services, The Participants
can order their own, Handout green
pages with the order information will be
given out in lesson 7.
Summary of Benchmarks of Pages 689 of the AECE Framework Handbook
Obj.7, p.15
Lesson 2 – Curriculum Development in Early Childhood
Essential Materials
Materials Prepared by Trainer
Arkansas Approved Early Childhood
Curriculum List & Supplemental
Curricula (Download) Obj.3, p.26
Transparencies/slides
Self-stick notes
Highlight Markers
Flip chart paper & Colored Markers
Learning to Read and Write Obj.6,
p.32 (Bluegreen, Optional) Given out
in Pre-K ELLA
Association of Measurements (AOM)
Obj.7, p.34
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
(2009) (Green Book) Obj.8, p.37
Association of Measurements (AOM)
(1 for each, participants must bring to
each class)
Wall charts for the activity: Pros and
Cons of Early Learning Standards
Obj.4, p.28
Wall charts for the activity: Care or
Education? Obj.9, p.38
*Poster: Components of An Approach
to Curriculum Development Obj.11,
p.40 (red, yellow, blue) & 7 Stickers
with all the 7 different topics i.e.
”Knowing Children”
Lesson 3 – Knowing Children: Theory and Research
Essential Materials
Transparencies/slides
Flip chart paper and Markers
Start Smart, Building Brain Power in
the Early Years, Pam Schiller (Obj.3,
p.69
Materials for the activity: Experiencing
the Types of Play
The Creative CurriculumR for
Preschool Obj.7, p.78
(2hours)
Materials Provided for Participants
(2 hours)
Materials Prepared by Trainer
Materials Provided for Participants
Wall charts for the activity: KWL:
Know, Want to Know, Learned. Obj.1,
p.64 (Keep these Charts for Lessons 4
& 5)
The Creative CurriculumR for
Preschool ,Classroom set (I provide a
copy for each participant to work with
…but they must leave books with me)
Short Biographies of Marie Montessori
and John Dewey Obj.2, p.65
Match the Theorist to the Scenario:
Obj.2, p.66
Experiencing the Types of Play:
Functional Play, Constructive Play,
Dramatic Play, & Games with Rules.
Obj.5, p.76-7
Music CD player or cassette player for
Games with rules Obj.5, p.77
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Pre-K Framework Handbook
Materials Organized by Lesson
Lesson 4 – Knowing Children: Child Development
Essential Materials
Materials Prepared by Trainer
Transparencies/slides
Developmental Charts Obj.3, p.92
Self-stick notes
Copy of Trainer Resource:
Sequencing; Sorting Cards Obj.4, p.94
Flip chart paper and Markers
The Creative Curriculum for
Preschool Obj.3, p.92 (Used through out
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Boys A Drift, by Leonard Sax Obj.6,
p.98
Wall charts: Low, Average High Obj.7,
this lesson
Young Children and the Arts: Making
Creative Connections Obj.3, p.92
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
(2009) Obj.3, p.92
(3 hours)
Materials Provided for Participants
The Creative Curriculum for
Preschool (I provide a copy for each
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participant to work with …but they must
leave books with me
Association of Measurements (AOM)
AECE Framework Handbook
p.101
KWL Charts left over & saved from
Participants’ Lesson 3. Obj.13, p.114
Association of Measurements (AOM)
Obj.4, p.94
AECE Framework Handbook Obj.8,
p.103
Lesson 5 – Preparing the Environment (4 hours)
Essential Materials
Transparencies/slides
Flip chart paper (Lots and extras)
AECE Framework Handbook Obj.3,
p.130
The Creative Curriculum for
Preschool Obj.4, p.136 , Obj.9, p.166-7 &
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Materials Prepared by Trainer
Materials Provided for Participants
Be’ in With You This Way, Michael
Bryant Obj.8, p.159
AECE Framework Handbook
Duplicate sets of numbered tickets in
a container Obj.8, p.160
The
Creative
Curriculum
for
Preschool (Classroom set) Obj.9, p.166-7
Sweet Dream’s Basket Obj.11, p.177
Obj.11, p.173
Obj.3,pp.130-34
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& Obj.11, p.173
Flip Chart sheets for Participants to
Make:
1. *Connecting Language Benchmarks to
Quality Environments Obj.3, p.130
Early Childhood Environment Rating
Scale, Revised Ed. (ECERS,2005)
2. *Create a Comfortable Environment
with Touches of Home Obj.4, p.141
Obj.4, p.140
Video: Creating an Environment that
Invites Play and Learning Obj.5, p.144
3. *Carousel Brainstorming—Learning
Centers Promote Development and
Learning Obj.7, p. 157
Markers of 7 various colors Obj.9,
p.165
4. *Enriching the Outdoor Environment
Obj.7, p.158
Whistle Obj.9, p.165
5.
Beanbag Obj.12, p.184
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*Stand and Be Counted Obj.11, p.175
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Pre-K Framework Handbook
Materials Organized by Lesson
Part 2: Curriculum Development, Planning and Implementation
Lesson 6 – Topics of Study Approach to Curriculum Development
Essential Materials
Transparencies/slide
Adventures In Learning Obj.4, p.218-20
The Creative Curriculum for
Preschool Obj.5, p.221
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Materials Prepared by Trainer
(1 hour)
Materials Provided for Participants
Example of Notebook: Adventures in
Learning compiled by downloading
materials from the Website;
http://www.arkansas.gov/childcare/adventures/alintro.html
Lesson 7 – Tips and Techniques for Planning and Implementing Activities (4 hours)
Essential Materials
Materials Prepared by Trainer
Transparencies/slides
*Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Obj.3,
Self-stick notes
p.228
Flip chart and Markers
Patterns for one story from A Story a
Month Obj.3, p.228
Materials Provided for Participants
Adventures in Learning Curriculum
Supplement Obj.2, p.226 (Used through
out this lesson
Adventures in Learning Curriculum
Supplement Obj.2, p.226 (Used through
out this lesson
The Creative Curriculum for
Preschool Obj.4, p.236
http://www.arkansas.gov/childcare/services/printedmats/storyam
onth.html
Sample of a population card Obj.3,
p.232
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Beanbags & Balls Obj.4, p.242
AECE Framework Handbook Obj.5,
p.246
Harry the Dirty Dog book &
Storytelling figures, Make Prop Box
Obj.3, p.233
The Creative Curriculum for
Preschool (Classroom set) Obj.4, p.236
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AECE Framework Handbook Obj.5,
p.246
Green Handout with the web address
for the Arkansas Department of
Human services so they can order
materials for their classes: Obj. 7, p.
*Wall chart:: Whole Group
247
Experiences Obj.4, p.235
www.arkansas.gov/childcare/
Benchmark Poster ordered from Division
Obj.4, p.236
Go to services, and then print
materials, selecting the items you
want to receive.
*Graph: Our Favorite Color & Self-stick
notes with first names of ten
participants Obj.4, p.237
Strips of paper with selected song
titles in a container Obj.4, p.238 *Farm
Animal Cube Obj.4, p.239-40
B.A.M.M.M.! Obj.4, p.242
Family Connection Obj 6, p.246
Sample of Online Publication Order
Form & Samples of resources
available from the Division: Collect as
many as you can Obj.7, p.247
http://www.arkansas.gov/childcare/programsupport/resource.htm
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Pre-K Framework Handbook
Materials Organized by Lesson
Lesson 8 – In-depth Exploration of a Topic of Study (3 hours)
Essential Materials
Materials Prepared by Trainer
Transparencies/slides
*Picture Chart: Inquisitive, Inquiring,&
Flipchart paper and markers
Questioning Minds want to Know Obj.
Self-stick notes
Highlighters and markers
Adventures in Leaning Curriculum
Supplement Obj.3, p.256
Association of Measurements (AOM)
Obj 3, p.256
Topics of Study (2004 copy) Obj.4, p.257
AECE Framework Handbook Obj.5,
p.259
The Creative Curriculum for
Preschool Obj.6, p.260
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Three children’s books: Water Obj. ,
p.263 Mr. Gumpy’s Outing Obj.9, p.264
Harry the Dirty Dog Obj.9, p.265
Felt or Magnetic Board Obj.10, 2667 Used through out this lesson
Mary Engelbreit’s Mother Goose (or
select book with one picture per page)
Obj.10, p.268
Illustrated rhyme chart for the rhyme,
Jack and Jill Obj.10, p.268
CD Player & CD: Rock 'N Roll Songs
That Teach; Singing in the Rain Obj.4,
Association of Measurements (AOM)
Obj.3, p.256
Topics of study on slips of paper for
the activity: Create a Web Obj. 4, p. 257 AECE Framework Handbook Obj.5,
p.259
Display Materials for the activity:
Explore Materials and Resources for
The Creative Curriculum for
Water in Our World (Cover all with
Preschool (Classroom set) Obj.6, p.260 &
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sheet) Obj. 7, p.260
1. Water
2. Mr. Gumpy’s Outing and magnetic figures
story-telling figures
3. Harry the Dirty Dog, magnetic figures storytelling figures and Prop Box
4. Rhyme chart and storytelling figures for Jack
and Jill
5. Illustrated little Turtle Poetry chart
6. Wave bottle
7. Glitter bottle
8. Tea Party Dramatic Play Prop Box
Obj.12, p.271
Water by Frank Asch (1 for each
participant) Obj 9, p.263
Books and Movement – A magical
Mix: B.A.M.M.M.! Obj 13, p.272
*Felt or magnetic
Felt or magnetic figures story-telling
figures for the book: Mr. Gumpy’s
Outing Obj.10, p.266-7
Felt or magnetic figures for the rhyme,
Jack and Jill Obj.10, p.268
Felt or magnetic figures for: Five Little
Speckled Frogs Obj.10, p.268
*Poetry chart for the poem: Little Turtle
Obj.10, p.268
CD: How Much is that Doggy in the
Window? Obj.10, p. 268-9
Materials for activity: Model a
Discovery Activity: Obj.11, p.270
The Cooking Book: Fostering Young
Children's Learning and Delight
Sink or Float chart: cork, small plastic
scoop, Yellow duck, golf ball, toy car, key
and rock etc.
Books and Movement – A magical
Mix: B.A.M.M.M.! Obj.13, p.272
Adventures in Leaning Curriculum
Supplement Obj.3, p.256
4, p.256
p.256
Obj.12, p.271
Materials Provided for Participants
Materials for activity: Practice Physical
Skills: 2 6’ jump ropes & tape
Obj.13, p.273
Materials for the activity: Explore
Learning Center Activities Obj.14, p.275
Materials for the activity: Samples of
Transitions: Spray bottle filled with
water with mint or cinnamon, Name
Cards, & Farm Animal cube
Obj.15, p. 275
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Pre-K Framework Handbook
Materials Organized by Lesson
Lesson 9 – Engaging Families
Essential Materials
(2 hours)
Materials Prepared by Trainer
Pens
Sample Benchmark Activities Obj.6,
Transparencies/ slides
Flipchart paper and Markers
The Creative Curriculum for
Preschool Obj.2, p.287
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The Family Connection Obj.6, p.290-1
(Example of notebook copy and plain
copy)
The inclusive early childhood
classroom” Easy ways to include
children with disabilities in Outdoor
activities Obj.9, p.298
p.292
1. Activity sheet 7: Singing in the
classroom (CD clip art for making song
charts)
2. Activity sheet 9:Making sound cans
3. Activity sheet 15B:Sorting Socks(lots of
socks)
4. Activity sheet 16: Things that go
together (knife/fork, shoes/socks, etc.)
5. Activity sheet 18:Lets Play Musical
Numbers
6. Activity sheet 28: Making play dough
(Ingredients for play dough)
Materials Provided for Participants
The Creative Curriculum for
Preschool (Classroom set) Obj.2,
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p.287
The Family Connection (classroom
se)t Obj.6, p.290-1
AECE Framework Handbook Obj.10.
p.300
Getting Ready for Kindergarten:
Calendar of Family Activities Obj.11,
p.301
AECE Framework Handbook Obj.10,
p.300
Getting Ready for Kindergarten:
Calendar of Family Activities Obj.11,
p.301
Lesson 10 – Involving Communities (1hour)
Essential Materials
Materials Prepared by Trainer
Transparencies/slides
Materials Provided for Participants
Flip chart sheet labeled for the activity:
Benefits and Barriers to Community
Involvement for Preschool Programs
Flipchart paper and markers
Part 3: Observation and Assessment
Lesson 11 – Assessment and Curriculum
Essential Materials
Prizes: Gum, stickers, candy
Construction paper, Scissors & Play
dough Obj.3, p.334
Materials Prepared by Trainer
Chart sheet labeled for the activity:
Assessing Development:
Assessment—Curriculum Obj.2, p.331
(2 hours)
Materials Provided for Participants
AECE Framework Handbook Obj.5,
p.336
AECE Framework Handbook Obj.5,
p.336
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Lesson 12 – Observation and Written Records
Essential Materials
Materials Prepared by Trainer
Video: Getting to Know Children
Through Observation Obj.2, p.349
Materials Provided for Participants
AECE Framework Handbook Obj.2,
Flip chart sheet for the activity:
Observation Practice: Fact –
Interpretation Obj.2, p.351
1. Self-stick notes
2. Children’s puzzle
Facilitator Guide: Getting to Know
Children Through Observation Obj. 2,
pp.370 – 82
AECE Framework Handbook Obj.2,
(2 hours)
p.349
Blank checklists copied from Appendix
E (1 for each participant) Obj.6, p.357-8
What Do I Do with All these Sticky
Notes? (Visual Aid) Obj.5, p.356
p.352
*Blank checklists copied from
Appendix E Obj.6, p.357-8
Lesson 13 – Using the Developmental Rating Scale and Other Assessments
(1 hour)
Essential Materials
Materials Prepared by Trainer
Materials Provided for Participants
AECE Framework Handbook Obj.2,
Copies of “Frequently asked questions
about the Developmental Rating
Scale” Obj.4, p.390-1
AECE Framework Handbook Obj.2,
p.385-6
The Creative Curriculum for
Preschool Obj.6, p.392
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beginning of class, p.398
AECE Framework Handbook Obj.8,
p.408.
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Association of Measurements (AOM
Obj.6, p.392-3)
Lesson 14 – Portfolios and Storage
Items for activity: Make a Portfolio; 8
½” x 11 “ cardstock, markers,
scissors, glue, construction paper and
beautiful junk items Start at the
The Creative Curriculum for
Preschool (Classroom set) Obj.6,
p.392
Association of Measurements (AOM
Obj.6, p.392-3)
Essential Materials
p.385-6
(1 hour)
Materials Prepared by Trainer
Materials Provided for Participants
Examples of a private, learning and
pass-along portfolios Obj.3, p.399- 400
AECE Framework Handbook Obj.8, p.
408.
Labels for activity: Obj.4, p.402
Children’s Drawings:
1. Mark-Making
2. Shape-making
3. Design-making
4. Development of schemas
Samples of three types of portfolios:
Paper Fold-up, Storage Box, and
Lace-up Folder Obj.7, p.407
Lesson 15 – Professional Ethics
Essential Materials
Ethics and the Early Childhood
Educator,( 2005 Code Edition)
*Poster: Ethical Conduct
(1 hour)
Materials Prepared by Trainer
Materials Provided for Participants
The National Association for the
Education of Young Children
(NAEYC) Code of Ethical Conduct
and Statement of Commitment (Copies
run off from the Website) Obj.2, p.417
http://www.naeyc.org/positionstatements
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