Engaging young children with computer science and engineering concepts is made easy through 100 hands-on activities designed for early childhood professionals. This accessible guide provides innovative ideas that help educators introduce these subjects in a fun and interactive way, fostering curiosity and learning in young minds.
Utilizing story dictation as a powerful educational tool, this guide offers strategies for early childhood settings to boost learning outcomes. It emphasizes the benefits of engaging children in storytelling, fostering creativity, and improving language skills. The book provides practical tips and techniques for educators to implement story dictation effectively, making it a valuable resource for enhancing literacy and communication in young learners.
This book offers over 20 engaging construction play activities designed to promote STEM learning while weaving in the magic of storytelling. Each activity encourages creativity and problem-solving, allowing children to explore engineering concepts through hands-on experiences. The integration of narrative elements enhances the learning process, making it both educational and entertaining for young minds. Ideal for parents and educators seeking to inspire a love for science and storytelling in children.
Focusing on the needs of exceptionally bright preschool and prekindergarten children, this book provides guidance for educators and caregivers to help these young learners thrive. It outlines three key strategies: differentiation, conversation, and connection, designed to foster enriching learning experiences tailored to each child's potential. Through these approaches, the book aims to support the development of all children, ensuring that their unique abilities are nurtured effectively.
A Tech Beginnings Curriculum (Grades Pre-K-2)
Focused on foundational skills in computer science and robotics, this curriculum is designed for Pre-K to grade 2 students. Developed as enrichment courses at Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development, it promotes active, hands-on, and collaborative learning, ensuring young learners engage deeply with coding and engineering concepts.
This book isn't about parenting rights or wrongs; it's about playful, joyous play experiences for childhood that are universal. It boils down the essential play experiences in an accessible, practical, and easy way. The chapters represent an optimal balance among experiences that support learning, provide physical activity, encourage creative expression, and promote social and family connections.