Mathematics in Early Childhood: Research-Based Rationale and Practical StrategiesDay Care and Early Education - Tập 39 - Trang 29-37 - 2011
Sandra M. Linder, Beth Powers-Costello, Dolores A. Stegelin
Mathematics education is a critical part of the curriculum for students worldwide. The foundation for understanding mathematical concepts related to number sense begins early in life, and early childhood classrooms can provide the seeds for mathematical skills that will be needed later in life. In this article, the authors make a case for meaningful and developmentally appropriate mathematics expe...... hiện toàn bộ
Childcare Workers’ Knowledge About the Brain and Developmentally Appropriate PracticeDay Care and Early Education - Tập 35 - Trang 571-577 - 2007
Debby Zambo
Advances in neuroscience are providing information about the brain and its development. Some researchers propose that childcare workers need to understand this information because it confirms their importance and their use of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP). Given the fact that childcare workers could benefit from this insight, it seems reasonable to ask where they get their information...... hiện toàn bộ
Children’s Perspectives on Their Everyday Lives in Child Care in Two Cultures: Denmark and the United StatesDay Care and Early Education - Tập 39 - Trang 17-27 - 2010
Grethe Kragh-Müller, Rebecca Isbell
The purpose of this study was to investigate young children’s perspectives related to their experiences in child care. Researchers used individual interviews and drawings in an early childhood program in Denmark and one in the United States as the basis for examining children’s perspectives on their everyday lives in child care. Observations documented the everyday cultural practices for the child...... hiện toàn bộ
Towards Holistic Supporting of Play-Based Learning Implementation in Kindergartens: A Mixed Method StudyDay Care and Early Education - Tập 47 - Trang 627-640 - 2019
Chrysa Pui Chi Keung, Alan Chi Keung Cheung
Using a holistic support framework, this study investigated teachers’ conceptions of effective play-based learning development and how their perceptions of its effectiveness related to whole-child development. Data were collected from a mixed method study. A total of 286 questionnaires from 50 Hong Kong kindergartens were collected and then 29 principals, head teachers and teachers were interviewe...... hiện toàn bộ
Promoting Ongoing Partnerships in Family Literacy Through Yearlong CollaborationsDay Care and Early Education - Tập 51 - Trang 1499-1510 - 2022
Zoi A. Traga Philippakos, Rachael Ross, Jessica Summers
The purpose of this article is to discuss family literacy practices that can support a collaboration between families and children as well as families and schools in ways that can strengthen this relationship and motivate early childhood learners to engage in literacy. First, family literacy programs, initiatives, and practices are discussed, Next, a framework of family literacy is proposed that g...... hiện toàn bộ
Educating Multiples in the Classroom: Together or Separate?Day Care and Early Education - Tập 40 - Trang 133-136 - 2012
Megan T. Alexander
The drastic increase in the birthrate of twins and multiples makes the education of these children an important issue for parents and educators. Many educators and parents disagree on whether it is better for these children to be educated in the same classroom or apart. After conducting research, one can analyze the feelings of parents and educators on the education of twins and multiples. In addi...... hiện toàn bộ