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50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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A Teacher's Action Research Study of Writing in the Kindergarten: Accepting the Natural Expression of Children.
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Awbrey, Maureen Jessen – Peabody Journal of Education, 1987
A Kentucky kindergarten teacher describes the conceptualization, planning, and implementation of a writing program she designed for her students. She discusses the impact of writing activities on reading, phonics, and spelling development. Included are samples of pupil writing and an explanatory letter to parents explaining the program. (IAH)
Descriptors: Action Research, Classroom Environment, Computer Uses in Education, Kindergarten Children
The Basic Skills List: An Influence on Curriculum?
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Ross, Dorene D. – Peabody Journal of Education, 1980
A problem raised by teacher use of basic skills checklists is the possibility of focusing on listed skills to the exclusion of others, including necessary prerequisite skills. (JMF)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Check Lists, Classroom Research, Curriculum Design