Big questions for young minds : extending children's thinking / Janis Strasser and Lisa Mufson Bresson.
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- 2 copies at The Center Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Center Library | 155.41 Str 2017 | 145418 | Stacks | Available | - |
| The Center Library | 155.41 Str 2017 | 145419 | Stacks | Available | - |
Record details
- ISBN: 9781938113307
- ISBN: 1938113306
- Physical Description: 153 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
- Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Association for the Education of Young Children, [2017]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 148) |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Dramatic play area -- Block area / Rosanne Regan Hansel -- Mathematics/manipulatives area / Cindy Gennarelli and Mary DeBlasio -- A makerspace in the science area / Megan King -- Writing area / Kathleen Whalen -- Art Area / Triada Samaras -- Class meetings -- Read-alouds / Holly Seplocha -- Exploring and making music -- Large motor actives -- Outdoors / Sue Mankiw -- Mealtines / Kristie Redner -- Supporting emotional development during the first months of school / Kristie Redner -- Kickstarting the school year : exploring change through long-term studies -- Using featured materials -- Multiday explorations -- Supporting children's understanding about diversity / Ranita Cheruvu -- Making the most of classroom displays -- Documenting children's learning / Cindy Gennarelli. |
| Summary, etc.: | Questions are powerful tools, especially in the classroom. Asking rich, thoughtful questions can spark young children's natural curiosity and illuminate a whole new world of possibility and insight. But what are "big" questions, and how do they encourage children to think deeply? With this intentional approach-rooted in Bloom's Taxonomy-teachers working with children ages 3 through 6 will discover how to meet children at their individual developmental levels and stretch their thinking. Featuring contributions from respected names in the field, this bookOffers a foundation for using high-level questions in preschool and kindergarten interest areas. Provides tips for getting started and examples of questions at each of the six levels of questioningExplores the use of high-level questions during daily classroom routines and in a variety of contextsRecommends picture books that support the use of high-level questionsIncludes an extensive resource section for teachers and familiesWith the guidance in this book as a cornerstone in your day-to-day teaching practices, learn how to be more intentional in your teaching, scaffold children's learning, and promote deeper understanding. |
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