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Introducing Families to the Project Approach
Sallee Beneke
University of Illinois
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What is a project?
Extended, firsthand, in-depth investigation of a topic
Young children conducting child-initiated research
Investigation of phenomena and events worth learning about in their own environments
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When do children do projects?
A project is not the whole curriculum.
Projects are incorporated into the curriculum– Circle time– Choice time– Field trips
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What will I see my child do?
Working cooperatively in small groupsApplying academic skills (measuring, counting, reading, writing)Applying intellectual skills (analyzing, hypothesizing, synthesizing)Drawing from observation
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What kinds of things will my child study?
Successful topics come from everyday objects and experiencesExamples– Shoes– Mail– Cars– Rain– Trees
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How can I help?
Talk with your child about the project.
Read documentation about the project.
Contribute materials related to the topic.
Volunteer as a guest expert.
Volunteer your time to assist in the classroom and on field trips.