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The Lydia Year: Learning from Pre-Kindergarten Children in Rural Appalachia
The Lydia Year Learning from PreKindergarten Children in Rural Appalachia Author:Connie Green The Lydia Year is a collection of vignettes describing the experiences of Professor Connie Green, who returns to the classroom after serving as a teacher educator for 20 years. She wonders whether she can engage the children, facilitate their problem-solving skills, and have the courage and energy to devote to the demands of 4- and 5-year-olds? ... more »Although the book offers glimpses into the challenges of rural life, the central focus of the story is Lydia, a lively 4-year-old girl, whose delightful smiles and hugs can turn abruptly to screams and kicks. Lydia's challenging behavior due to her difficult home circumstances creates moral dilemmas and classroom situations that Green must resolve. In order to reach Lydia, Green finds that she needs all of her training and the support of her colleagues and the community.« less