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EJ663332 PS533937
Title: Building a Community of Experience.
Author(s): Matthews, Kelly
Source: Young Children, v57 n6 p86-89 Nov 2002
Publication Date: 2002
ISSN: 0044-0728
Language: English
Document Type: Guides--Non-classroom (055); Journal articles (080)
Journal Announcement: CIJJUL2003
Discusses how field trips can build a community of experience in preschool settings. Focuses on what to consider when planning field trips, how to reduce field trip costs, adjustments to be made during the trip, and ways to bring the trip to the preschool setting. Suggests activities after the field trip, and destinations related to the arts, local businesses, community, transportation, health, animals, and outdoors. (KB)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education; Experiential Learning; *Field Trips; Learning Activities; *Preschool Curriculum; Preschool Education; *Young Children
