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ERIC Number: EJ597730
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0044-0728
Welcoming Volunteers to Your Child Care Center.
Horsfall, Jacqueline
Young Children, v54 n6 p35-36 Nov 1999
Describes one volunteer's experience bringing nature-oriented games and activities weekly to a preschool classroom. Asserts that child care centers can benefit immensely from bringing in outsiders with special skills. Offers tips for a successful volunteer experience: (1) shop and screen; (2) make it a date; (3) be upfront and personal; (4) allow the children choice; and (5) supervise. (EV)
Descriptors: Curriculum Enrichment, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Enrichment Activities, Volunteers
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Volunteer Recruitment; Volunteer Retention; Volunteers in Education