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Big Questions for Young Minds

Extending Children's Thinking

Janis Strasser
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Year
2019
Language
English
Publisher
National Association for the Education of Young Children

About

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.

Related Subjects

  • Decision-Making & Problem Solving
  • Education
  • Adult Nonfiction
  • Professional Development
  • Curricula
  • Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten)
  • Levels
  • Schools

Reviews

"Finally, a resource to help teachers develop and ask questions that encourage children to think, imagine, and generate ideas! Strasser and Bresson show how to build on what children know by asking questions that support rather than derail their play and exploration. This gem of a book should be in every classroom."
Beth Graue, Sorenson Professor of Early Childhood Education
"As a teacher with more than 15 years of experience in early childhood education, I found this book to be practical, inclusive, and culturally relevant. I highly recommend Big Questions to educators who are looking for a resource that bridges the gap between theory and practice."
Dawn M. Durham, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Artists

Janis StrasserAuthor
Lisa Mufson BressonAuthor