First Teacher, Volume 17, 1996.

These six theme-oriented newsletter issues present specific curriculum planning ideas and activities for teachers of young children. The theme of the January/February 1996 issue is "Children's Literature." This issue focuses on library utilization, props, telling and creating stories, and bookmaking for children. The theme of the March/April 1996 issue is "People in the Neighborhood." It focuses on careers and jobs for kids, bringing in special visitors, neighborhood field trips, and a classroom restaurant. The May/June 1996 issue's theme is "Spring Creativity." This issue focuses on exploring the arts outdoors, springtime recipes, spring field trips, and problem solving with toddlers. The theme of the July/August 1996 issue is "Low-Key Summer Learning." This issue focuses on summer fun, outdoor motor skill development, picnicking, exploring summer weather, and summer carnivals. The theme of the September/October 1996 issue is "The Times of Your Day." It explores time issues such as smooth arrivals and departures, snacktime, and naptime. The theme of the November/December 1996 issue is "Peace and Goodwill." This issue focuses on working together, creating peaceful classrooms, mediation, helping in the community, and teaching caring and sharing. (SD)