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Myers, Michal Elaine | 2 |
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Holidays in the Public School Kindergarten: An Avenue for Emerging Religious and Spiritual Literacy.
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Myers, Michal Elaine; Myers, Barbara Kimes – Childhood Education, 2002
Addresses holidays in the curriculum and concerns raised for educators about how to be inclusive and recognize students' different cultures. Presents a sample approach to exploring holidays in the classroom, including techniques for brainstorming, celebration activities, children's individual experiences, expanding experiences, engaging families,…
Descriptors: Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education, Cultural Influences
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Myers, Barbara Kimes; Myers, Michal Elaine – Childhood Education, 1999
Refers to the words "spirit" and "spirituality" not in terms of religion but as human qualities that allow children to transcend or move beyond that which they do not yet understand. Illustrates the encouragement of these qualities in a kindergarten program and the program's use of literature to help students grow spiritually.…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Classroom Techniques, Individual Development, Kindergarten