Understanding family experiences as a means for developing relevant curriculum for children in a pre-kindergarten classroom.

Abstract

This study examined the households of three preschool students and their families. The study consisted of three main areas of study. One area of investigation was the personal interviews relating to family histories, educational histories and work histories of the family (three lower middle income families). Another area was the sociodramatic play development of the children. The last area of investigation was the home inventory of the living environment of the children. The information gathered from this study was then used to help create a more appropriate child centered curriculum for these students.