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In this exciting new book, education professionals will tune in to how 4- to 8-year-olds think and learn - and get sound research-based information and developmentally appropriate teaching practices in four crucial areas: Literacy - including promoting enthusiasm for reading, developing phonological awareness, and improving reading comprehension Mathematics - including creating data displays, look... More

In this exciting new book, education professionals will tune in to how 4- to 8-year-olds think and learn - and get sound research-based information and developmentally appropriate teaching practices in four crucial areas: Literacy - including promoting enthusiasm for reading, developing phonological awareness, and improving reading comprehension Mathematics - including creating data displays, looking for patterns, drawing on everyday experiences, and working math into classroom conversations Multiculturalism - including accepting differences, discouraging stereotypes, and developing an awareness of diverse cultures and family structures Classroom community - including making friends, resolving conflicts, and strengthening student-teacher relationships For each topic, a theory chapter brings current research together in everyday language and shows readers how the concepts work through lively examples. Then, a corresponding practice chapter translates the research for each topic into real-world tips and strategies. Readers get brief, to-the-point advice on issues like teaching English-language learners, assessing skills, enhancing school readiness, and giving all children a voice in the classroom. Enriched with best practices from high-quality classrooms and insight from teachers, this book gives education professionals practical solutions to common challenges.

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