Teaching the 3 Cs: Creativity, Curiosity, and Courtesy

Patricia Dischler is an author, speaker, and educator, sharing her 20 years of experience in the field of early childhood education and as owner of Patty Cake Preschool for 17 years, a nationally accredited family child care business. The author of several books, including From Babysitter to Business Owner, Because I Loved You, and The Patty Cake Kids & The Lost Imagination Cap, she speaks nationally at early childhood and adoption conferences and is a columnist for the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) National Perspective and Adoption Today Magazine. Dischler is a board member of the NAFCC, Wisconsin Family Child Care Association, and the Wisconsin Early Learning Coalition and was the recipient of the 2007 Wisconsin Governor's Award for excellence in the field of child care.

Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction 1. Teaching Creativity Functional Freedom Stimulus Freedom Delayed Gratification Balanced-Brain Thinking 2. Creativity Activities Functional Freedom Stimulus Freedom Delayed Gratification Balanced-Brain Thinking 3. Integrating Creative Learning Language and Literacy Math Science Social and Emotional Cognitive Development Health and Physical Development The Arts 4. Teaching Curiosity Explore the Possibilities Explore the World Ask Questions: The Five Ws and How 5. Curiosity Activities Explore the Possibilities Explore the World Ask Questions 6. Integrating Curiosity Activities Math Social and Emotional Cognitive Health and Physical Development The Arts 7. Teaching Courtesy Dependability Kindness Honesty Respect 8. Courtesy Activities Dependability Kindness Honesty Respect 9. Integrating Courtesy Activities Language and Literacy Math Science Cognitive Development Health and Physical Development The Arts References Subject Index Index of Activities by State Standards

"This book is greatly needed at a time when creativity, curiosity, and problem solving are moving over to make room for high-pressure academics. Loaded with good ideas for activities. The author's creativity shows!" -- Janet Gonzalez-Mena, Consultant, Early Childhood Specialist "Patricia Dischler's hands-on experience and love of early learning radiate throughout. As a defender of childhood, I am most impressed by the way she promotes play, exploration, and discovery in simple and engaging ways. Put down the video games, turn off the TV, and pick up this book." -- Jeff A. Johnson, Owner "Creativity, curiosity, and courtesy are three missing elements in our classrooms today. Most teachers feel there isn't time to teach these integral life skills. Read this book to discover some practical and easy ways to incorporate all three into teaching children today." -- Darlene Wontrop, Literacy Leader, International Reading Association "A wonderful and immediately applicable resource for early childhood educators. Teaching the 3 Cs will enhance the quality of programming for young children and open up a new and exciting world of teaching for all caregivers and teachers." -- Michelle Barnea, Executive Director "A great addition to any classroom or home library. This book is a great tool in helping our young students with lifelong learning skills that they will build on throughout their school careers and lives." -- Carrie Clark, First-Grade Teacher "On the valuable topics of curiosity, creativity, and courtesy, Dischler displays three additional Cs-this book is current, clear and compassionate. Her dedication to the overall development of children comes through as her knowledge and personal experiences are shared. This book was obviously written from the heart." -- Deborah McNelis, Owner, Brain Insights