In this article, we discuss the benefits of engaging children in math learning through shared reading, outlining strategies that early childhood educators can use to extend the math during shared reading of both mathematical and non-mathematical books.
Authored by
Authored by:
Megan Onesti, Colleen Uscianowski, Mich猫le M. Mazzocco
In this article, we discuss the role of contrasting cases when introducing mathematical concepts to young children, especially with regard to integers, the various uses of the minus sign, and number operations.
Teachers can help children build the foundations of algebraic reasoning in preschool and elementary school by focusing on topics critical to algebra by using concrete objects found in any early learning setting or home and by offering simple activities.
In this article, we focus on communication and collaboration鈥攓ualities that are important in achieving the critical thinking, creativity, and content knowledge involved across STEAM areas.
In this article, Jenna Valasek explains how she uses open-ended materials with intentional teacher planning and scaffolding to engage children in active thinking, social interactions, and joyful learning across multiple areas.
Teaching Young Children听is 51涩涩屋app's magazine for anyone who works with preschoolers. Colorful, informative, and easy-to-read,听TYC听is packed full of teaching ideas, strategies, and tips.
This article focuses on one aspect of a child鈥檚 specific culture鈥攎aking and relating to friends鈥攁nd the paradigm shift that occurs when teachers evaluate what they observe and experience with children by the yardstick of childhood rather than adulthood.
In this article, we share contextual information about using the engineering design process听our program, including how we adapted a research-based curriculum to meet the individual needs of children with disabilities.
By connecting with their children while playing on the floor, at eye-level with them, families can foster their child's social, emotional, and cognitive development through creative play.
Spending time on the playground is a great opportunity for children to be physically active and engage in various forms of play, as well as develop a variety of foundational social and emotional skills.
Authored by
Authored by:
Hsiu-Wen Yang, Michaelene M. Ostrosky, Paddy Cronin Favazza, Yusuf Akemo臒lu, W. Catherine Cheung, Katherine Aronson-Ensign
In this article, we describe our inquiry to better understand children鈥檚 thinking through play. We also share ideas about how teachers can build upon children鈥檚 interests and expertise in ways that are respectful, inclusive, and engaged.
This excerpt from Developmentally Appropriate Practice illustrates the ways in which play and learning mutually support one another and how teachers connect learning goals to children鈥檚 play.
Authored by
Authored by:
Jennifer M. Zosh, Caroline Gaudreau, Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek
This issue of Young Children delves into different aspects of play, different roles of educators during play, and the contexts of children and families with play.
