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CURRICULUM AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT * 1 HOUR * LEVEL 2

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Ezra's Neighborhood: An Ezra Jack Keats Course

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1. Introduction
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3. Ezra Jack Keats Biography
4. Self-Expression
5. Supporting Self-Expression
6. Discussion: Self-Expression 1/6
7. The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
8. Teaching Respect for Diversity
9. Discussion: Teaching Respect for Diversity 2/6
10. The Snowy Day Sensory Play Lesson Plan and Assignment
11. Respect Goggles Lesson Plan and Assignment
12. Montessori Pet Food Pouring Lesson Plan  and Assignment
13. Infant Animal Petting Lesson Plan  and Assignment
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Ezra Jack Keats wrote and illustrated many books in his literary career using a distinctive artistic style. Keats also began creating pieces of children’s literature from what he knew, which was inner city children from many backgrounds and ethnicities. His book, The Snowy Day featuring an African American protagonist came out in 1962 which was a turbulent time for Civil Rights in America. Keats’ books featured predominantly African American children in inner city settings which both caused a stir and opened up dialogue for diversity and common challenges that children face. Using Ezra Jack Keats books in an early childhood setting lends itself to support social and emotional development, respectful interactions between peers, and self-expression.
**  A special thank you to Aurora Tollestrup, BS Ed for developing the curriculum for this course. **
Level
2
  • Washington STARS credit: Curriculum & Learning Environment (1 hour)
  • CDA Content Area: Enhancement of Social and Emotional Development  (1 hour)
Course Objectives:
  • State the importance of teaching respect for diversity
  • Discuss how teaching diversity changes with age groups
  • Analyze several CDA competency standards with respect to lesson plans and activities
  • Explain the importance of creative and self-expression for young children
Technical Requirements:
  • Internet access (any speed)
  • Laptop or PC
  • Updated internet browser
Materials:
  • Laptop, PC, or other device

Meet the Trainer for this Course

Aurora Tollestrup, BS Ed
Aurora is an approved Washington State STARS Trainer. Aurora Tollestrup graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a minor in English. She has worked with children and families from preschool to seventh grade in public and private schools in her community as a teacher, advocate and volunteer. A strong community connection and working relationships with colleagues influenced her teaching practices and continue to inspire her work in Education. She believes that educators with a passion for the success and wellbeing of the children they work with need tremendous support and that is where her motivation comes from. ​
Aurora is the Coordinator of Online Learning and Instructional Technology with Successful Solutions Training in Child Development.
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      • Art and Sensory Experiences for Infants and Toddlers
      • Art Integration
      • Back to School Transition Tools
      • Basic Sign Language in the Classroom
      • Basic Signs for Babies and Toddlers
      • Beyond the Classroom: Engaging Families
      • Block Play for Infants and Toddlers
      • Bright Minds ​STEM Play for ​Infants and Toddlers
      • Building Community Through Circle Time
    • C-D >
      • Chicka Chicka Boom Boom in the Classroom
      • Child Abuse and Mandated Reporting in Washington
      • Children and Nature
      • Classifying and Sorting
      • Cooking Up Fun
      • Developing Minds and Bodies Tummy Time for Infants
      • Dream Team Successful Teambuilding
    • E-I >
      • Easing Separation Anxiety
      • Executive Function
      • Exploring the Magic of Harry Potter
      • Fantastic Mr. Dahl
      • Guide to Goosebumps
      • Infant and Toddler Temperament
      • Introduction to Planning Activities
    • K-M >
      • Keeping Children Safe and Healthy
      • Managing Your Time
      • Math Exploration
      • Mildred D. Taylor and Cultural Awareness​
      • Mindful Leadership
      • ​Motivating Morale Keeping Staff Around
      • Music and Movement for Infants and Toddlers
      • My Brain Craves Action
    • N-P >
      • Nap Time
      • Operation Military Families
      • Ouch Infant and Toddler Biting
      • Picture This
      • Positive Strategies for Classroom Management
    • R-U >
      • Reinforcement and Redirection
      • Simple Science
      • Spanish in the Early Childhood Classroom
      • Speech and Language Milestones
      • Supporting Families with Special Needs
      • Supporting Self-Esteem
      • Teaching with Tolkien
      • The Child's Developing Brain
      • The Infant and Toddler Classroom
      • The Infant and Toddler Teachers Role
      • The Wonderful Author of Oz
      • Theories of Child Development
      • Understanding Autism
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