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Building a Play-Based Curriculum That Meets State Standards
How to build a play-based curriculum that meets IELDS and state standards. A practitioner framework from Dr. Michelle Peterson, Ed.D.
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Dr. Michelle Peterson, Ed.D., writes about what the research says, what the classroom shows, and what it means for your child.
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Dr. Michelle Peterson, Ed.D., consults with schools, districts, and early childhood programs on curriculum design, inclusive classroom strategies, NDBI implementation, and program evaluation.
Ed.D., Early Childhood Education
20+ Years in Early Childhood Education
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