IEL Electronic Newsletter
2006, Issue 7
A new section on the “Project Approach” has been added to the IEL Web site!
Check out “Resources on Early Learning/The Project Approach” at http://illinoispip.org. It’s also linked from the “Other Resources” page and the right-hand “quick links” sidebar. Contents of this section include:
- A description of the Project Approach and how it helps children meet the Benchmarks in the Illinois Early Learning Standards.
- Illinois Project Approach events throughout the state.
- Resources about the Project Approach, including IEL Chats and “Ask an Expert” events, IEL Tip Sheets on the Project Approach, and links to examples of projects.
Early Learning Benchmark Videos
Take a look at how one teacher in Illinois helps preschoolers meet the Benchmarks by using the Project Approach as part of the curriculum. Each video clip is accompanied by background information, a transcript, and a description of how various Benchmarks are met. Please go to http://illinoisearlylearning.org/videos/index.htm
New videos will be added throughout the year!
Two New Tip Sheets
Please check out the following new Tip Sheets:- Conference Time! Talking to Your Child’s Teacher or Caregiver
http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/conferences.htm - Connecting with Parents: But He Doesn’t Do That at Home!
http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/connect.htm
To read more Tip Sheets in Spanish and Polish, please go to http://illinoisearlylearning.org/cgi-bin/iel/searchiel.asp?st=ts&dl=s and http://illinoisearlylearning.org/cgi-bin/iel/searchiel.asp?st=ts&dl=p.
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