So This Is Normal Too? - Deborah Hewitt

Acknowledgments
Introduction

Part 1: Theory
Chapter 1
What is Normal?
Early Learning Standards
The Value of an Instructional Approach
Work with Parents

Part 2: Social Emotional
Chapter 2
Don't Go: Separating
Standard: Separates from family to participate in an early childhood setting

Chapter 3
Watch This! Attention Getting
Standards: Demonstrates confidence in own abilities. Interacts and plays with others. Regulates own emotions and behaviors most of the time

Chapter 4
I Want to Play Too: Joining a Group of Players
Standard: Enters group and plays with others

Chapter 5
It's Mine, Mine, Mine: Turn Taking
Standard: Shares materials when appropriate

Chapter 6
I'm Telling on You: Tattling
Standard: Seeks assistance from an adult when needed

Chapter 7
##@&!! Inappropriate Language and Swearing
Standard: Expresses feelings that are appropriate to the situation

Chapter 8
I'll Kick and Scream until I Get My Way: Temper Tantrums
Standard: Demonstrate increasing use of words instead of actions to express emotions

Chapter 9
Whack! Aggression
Standard: Uses problem solving to resolve conflicts

Part 3: Approaches to Learning
Chapter 10
Let's Go, Go, Go: Activity Level
Standard: Shows ability to attend and persist at a task

Chapter 11
Hey! What's This? Curiosity and Questioning
Standard: Is curious about and willing to try new things

Chapter 12
Let's Say I'm the Pink Power Ranger: Superhero Play
Standard: Tries pretend roles in play

Part 4: Language and Literacy
Chapter 13
It's My Turn to Talk: Speaking
Standard: Uses language to communicate ideas, feelings, and experiences

Chapter 14
I'm Not Listening: Following Directions and Power Struggles
Standard: Follows simple oral directions

Chapter 15
Read It Again: Emergent Reading
Standard: Shows interest in beginning reading

Chapter 16
It's Just Scribbling: Emergent Writing
Standard: Shows interest in beginning writing

Part 5: Cognitive Development
Chapter 17
One, Two, Five, Six: Numbers
Standard: Shows interest in numbers, counting and grouping objects

Chapter 18
Red, Green, Red, Green: Patterns
Standard: Recognizes, duplicates, and extends simple patterns

Chapter 19
Come See This: Observing
Standard: Uses observation to gather information

Chapter 20
I Want to Try It: Investigating
Standard: Gathers information by asking questions and investigating the environment

Part 6: Motor Development
Chapter 21
Let's Run, Hop, and Gallop: Large Muscle
Standard: Shows strength, balance, and coordination of large muscles

Chapter 22
I Can Cut, Draw, and Bead: Fine Motor
Standard: Shows eye hand coordination, strength, and control

Appendix A: Parent and Teacher Action Form
Appendix B: Children's Books and Music
Appendix C: References