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The Creative Curriculum for Preschool

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I still have not received this book yet so I can not tell you about it I hope I get it soon so I can start school I have been waiting for over a month for it to come.

The item came in pristine condition. I had a difficult time finding this particular edition without paying through the nose for it. Thankfully, I was able to get this copy for just a bit more than the original price!

This book is filled with Developmentally Appropriate Practices for the Early Childhood Educator/Caregiver. From the set up of the room to the reasons for block play, this book covers everything in an easy to read format. I also loved that at the end of the chapters, there were sample letters to parents that explained the importance of the different areas of a preschool/early learning environment. These letters also included ideas that they could use at home.

It is a wonderful tool to go back to again and again.

I bought this book on September 7, and it just arrived on October 12, though. Greenpoint said it would arrive here in 2-4 weeks.
However, it wasn't the only disappointment I had with them. I thought it was the 5th edition, because when I looked for it on Amazon, it was written "5th edition". Today, when I picked the book, I saw it was the 4th one!
I'm really sorry, but I'm really disappointed with them. I don't know if I'm the only one, but if you want to buy something with Greenpoint, please check the other reviews.
I hope they will return my money and the shipping cost.

Although I already had the Creative Curriculum 3rd edition, I was compelled to buy this newer version, the 4th edition, when I heard there was new information. I was not disappointed. The Creative Curriculum is a guide for early childhood classrooms which addresses the environment and learning centers, as well as the role of the teacher. It is compatible with other known practices in early childhood, including the project approach, Reggio Emilia, and emergent curriculum. The book describes the setup and rationale for learning centers from Blocks to Library to outdoors. There are letters and information for parents, assessment and documentation sections. I can't say enough good things about this book!!