Big Questions for Young Minds - Extending Children's Thinking (Paperback)

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 book Offers 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 questioning Explores the use of high-level questions during daily classroom routines and in a variety of contexts Recommends picture books that support the use of high-level questions Includes an extensive resource section for teachers and families With 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.

General

Imprint:	National Association for the Education of Young Children
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2023
Authors:	Janis Strasser • Lisa Mufson Bresson
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-1-938113-30-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > Curriculum planning & development
LSN:	1-938113-30-6
Barcode:	9781938113307

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