Big Questions for Young Minds: Extending Children's Thinking

by Janis Strasser and Lisa Mufson Bresson

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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.
  • ISBN13 9781938113307
  • Publish Date 2 November 2017
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint National Association for the Education of Young Children
  • Format Paperback (US Trade)
  • Pages 160
  • Language English