<DIV><p>Many curriculum books treat teaching as something teachers do <I>to</I> or <I>for</I> children. Deb Curtis and Margie Carter, best-selling authors in the early learning field, believe teaching is a collaborative process in which teachers reexamine their own philosophies and practices while facilitating children's learning.</p><p>Each chapter in this curriculum framework includes a conceptual overview followed by classroom stories and photographs to illustrate the concepts.</p><p>The book helps teachers create materials and a classroom culture reflective of their values: Teach through observation, reflection, inquiry, and action, and encourage children to represent their learning in multiple ways, including songs, stories, and drama.</p></DIV>