ERIC Number: EJ975983
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 3
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Opera in Kindergarten: "La Principessa della sacco di carta"
Honeck, Ellen; Jones, Shannon
Understanding Our Gifted, v21 n3 p9-11 Spr 2009
When designing curriculum, the unique characteristics of young, gifted students must be carefully considered. Many have a highly defined sense of justice or fairness, a precocious ability to manipulate language or number systems, a need to see the connections between learning experiences, a heightened curiosity, and an ability to conceive a product beyond what their fine and gross motor skills allow. Several models of curriculum development have shown exceptional promise. They encourage children to be actively involved in constructing the course of study; to integrate disciplines; and to include critical thinking, problem finding, problem solving, evaluation, and creativity. They also support ongoing and in-depth study of a specific topic. This article illustrates how teacher Dana's kindergarten class was actively participating in the development of an opera based on the story "The Paper Bag Princess" ("La Principessa della sacco di carta").
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Opera, Academically Gifted, Kindergarten, Music, Teaching Methods, Reggio Emilia Approach, Early Childhood Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Kindergarten
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Language: English
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