Explicates core aspects of two censored narratives: the movie "E.T.: The Extraterrestrial" and the novel "Huckleberry Finn." Points out similarities between the two works and raises the issue of the estrangement of youth from adult society. (RH)

Provides two lesson plans, one appropriate for kindergarten and one for fifth grade, emphasizing the role of the learner. Both plans include components addressing motivation, content, closure, and application. (RH)

A poet's narrative describes the role of educators in turning an enthusiastic kindergarten student into an alienated elementary school student. (RH)

Provides primary grade level science activities that focus on insects, tracks and trails, water, and flight. For each topic, six major ideas plus related activities and suggestions about resources are given. (RH)

Points out aspects of counting books that may impede learning, notes general and specific criteria for evaluating counting books, and offers an annotated bibliography illustrating the application of criteria. (RH)

Discusses specific steps teachers of young children can take to sustain and increase children's love of poetry. The discussion ranges from the music of Mother Goose, chants, and nonsense verse to implementing a planned program of poetry writing. (RH)

Describes the life and education of Patty Smith Hill and points out her innovative contributions to the theory and practice of early childhood education. (RH)

One of a series of statements focusing on children's basic rights, this brief essay asserts that all children need an environment where the act of imagining and its expression are respected and given visible outlets. (RH)

Describes activities to stimulate elementary school students' and kindergarten children's interest in mixing colors and selecting attribute cards. Suggests ways to encourage parents and other adults to participate in positive activities with children. (RH)

Reviews selected research relating to the artistic and aesthetic behaviors of children four to six years of age and gives teaching and curriculum suggestions to encourage development in these areas. (RH)

Distinguishes between surface and meaningful parent involvement in reading. Describes six situations that meaningfully involve parents in school: (1) parent learning stations, (2) newspaper activities, (3) a parent talent bank, (4) "thin-book" reading from "cut up books," (5) parent activity sheets, and (6) a parent recreation room. (BJD)

Requests successful classroom teaching activities for publication. Three activities are included for review. (BJD)

Discusses metacognition as an important component of a set of essential survival skills for the future. Indicates ways to promote general awareness of metacognitive activity, facilitate conscious monitoring of comprehension, and encourage a deliberate and systematic approach to learning and problem solving. (RH)

Describes an instrumental enrichment program for assessing learning potential and correcting cognitive deficits. The program presents one5 curriculum packages consisting of paper-and-pencil exercises and providing materials for one-hour lessons three to five times a week for a period of three years. (RH)