Children develop a sense of security and self-worth by becoming familiar with themselves, their home, and the world around them. Increase children's awareness of their own communities and the ways they can help within their home and environment with this <i>Community and Environment</i> curriculum. It will help children learn about their homes and neighborhoods, safety helpers, health helpers, consumerism, citizenship, and environmental education.<br><br>The curriculum includes<br>Overviews of the six community and environment topics<br>Suggested interest area materials and supports for creating the learning environment<br>Learning objectives and vocabulary words to introduce and use<br>Suggestions for evaluating children's understanding of each topic<br>More than 30 hands-on classroom activities<br>Family information and take-home activities<br><br>This book is part of the Growing, Growing Strong series, a whole-health curriculum for children age three though kindergarten. Together, the books provide a complete<br>
