If you think the words young children and physics don’t belong together, think again. Based on the theories of Piaget and the work of DeVries and Sales, this book successfully makes the case for building a constructivist approach to physical science learning in the early childhood classroom.

• Reviews how children “construct” content knowledge and the mental ability to organize knowledge (intelligence)
• Explains why ramps activities engage children deeply in reasoning about physical objects and phenomena such as force and motion, across a range of ages and developmental levels, even over several years
• Provides a rationale you can use to explain and defend the educational value of children’s play and exploration
• Shows you how to apply the 10 principles of constructivist teaching in your classroom
• Includes dozens of full-color photographs of children’s amazing structures 

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Designed to support teachers, supervisors, and coordinators as they develop and refine mathematics curriculum, this volume offer practical ideas for bringing focus to mathematics learning and instruction in the classroom. Focus in Grade 1 describes and illustrates learning paths for the mathematical concepts and skills of each grade 1 Curriculum Focal Point from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Covers common student errors and misconceptions and ways in which to avoid and remediate such mistakes. Copublished with NCTM.

This innovative resource helps preschoolers investigate their everyday world and develop the basics of scientific thinking—skills they'll apply across subject areas when they enter school. Preschool Pathways to Science isn't a rigid curriculum that asks children to memorize facts; it's a flexible, hands-on approach that helps teachers build on what children do best—actively explore their world. Includes sample schedules and activities that support science learning and reasoning within everyday routines and lessons. From Brookes Publishing.

Designed to support teachers, supervisors, and coordinators as they develop and refine mathematics curriculum, this volume offers practical ideas for bringing focus to mathematics learning and instruction in the classroom. Focus in Prekindergarten describes and illustrates learning paths for the mathematical concepts and skills of each prekindergarten Curriculum Focal Point from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Covers common student errors and misconceptions, reasons the errors may arise, and teaching methods to address them. Copublished with NCTM.