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Now in a second edition, this popular resource shows teachers and childcare providers how to work with young children based on current neuroscience research. Revised and expanded, it contains a wealth of practical and specific activities and materials to use with infants and toddlers to enhance growth and development. For each activity presented, the text examines its relation to the rapid brain growth that characterizes the 0 to 3 years, including major developments in sensory reception, movement, language, cognition, memory, vision, and motivation. Featured materials, with guidance for their use and where to find them, include paint, mark-makers, man-made found objects, natural objects, clay, paper, and light and shadow. This edition features many full color images and two new chapters on using electronic technology with infants and toddlers written by outstanding early educators. This is an essential guide for trainers and professionals who work with very young children, as well as parents and other caregivers. Book Features: The interpretation of current neuroscience as a supplement to the wisdom of excellent early childhood educators. Numerous vignettes of teachers at work with young children inspired by the experiences of lifelong early educator Ann Lewin-Benham. New ideas regarding the responsible introduction of electronic technology to young children. Original color photos of children learning with traditional materials such as paint, clay, and fabric, as well as with electronic devices such as cameras and computers. Insights and practices of renowned cognitive psychologists, including Stanislas Dehaene.

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Author:   Ann Lewin-Benham ,  Nancy File ,  Christopher P. Brown
Publisher:   Teachers' College Press
Imprint:   Teachers' College Press
Edition:   2nd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.272kg
ISBN:  

9780807768785

ISBN 10:   0807768782
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   22 September 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Foreword to the First Edition Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiAcknowledgments Introduction Impetus for the Book Research Teaching Techniques Materials Learning Exemplars: The Reggio Schools Chapter Overview Four Big Ideas in This Book 1.  Why Use Materials? Infants and Toddlers in Flow Humans: Unique Learners Sensitive Periods and Brain Plasticity Structuring the Use of Materials Conclusion: Materials' Meaning 2.  Framing Experiences The Brain's Attention Systems Facing Complexity Challenges: Glue, Scissors, Clay, Sewing Conclusion: Accumulating Skills 3.  Infants and Materials Infants' Predispositions Adults' Intentionality Food, Paper, Fabric, Sound Day by Day in Provocative Infant Spaces Conclusion: Natural Learners 4.  Man-Made Materials Cultural Contrasts: 10,000 Years Ago and Now Reggio and Neuroscience Resonances The Design and Development of Materials One Huge and Many Small Events Conclusion: Meaning-Full Materials 5.  Painting With Tempera Stumbling, Reflecting, Learning A Theory of How We Learn Teaching With Intention A Culture of Relationships Beginning Use of Tempera Conclusion: The Joy of Painting 6.  Clay 6-Month- and 2-Year-Old Reactions Molding the Brain Games 7.  Mark-Making A Natural Language An Innate Drive A Story from Reggio Complex Intersections: Drawing and Decisions Small Choices/Large Impacts Self-Portraits Plus Conclusion: Drawing, An Imperative 8.  Exploring Paper Paper, Brain, and Hand New Ways With Paper: Eight Months of Activities Paper, Infants, and Toddlers: Reggio Stories Conclusion: New Perspectives 9.  Natural Materials Learning to See Infant/Toddler Investigations of Nature The Bounty of Natural Materials Research, Nature, and the Classroom Conclusion: The Power and Pleasure of Nature 10.  Light and Shadow How We Know What We See Discovering Light and Shadow Conclusion: Enticing the Infant/Toddler Brain 11. Using Technology with Infants and Toddlers by Alex Morgan Learning the Language of Technology Exploring Digital Humanity Building Community Through Technology Conclusion 12. Making Meaning With Technology by Ryan Karuda Coding and Robotics Augmented and Virtual Reality Digital Photography Digital Landscapes Spectrogram Appendix A: List of Materials Appendix B: Art Supplies Appendix C: Tools Glossary References Index About the Author and Contributors

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Ann Lewin-Benham founded and for 20 years directed the Capital Children's Museum in Washington, DC, where she also founded and directed the Model Early Learning Center. She is the author of Possible Schools: The Reggio Approach to Urban Education and Powerful Children: Understanding How to Teach and Learn Using the Reggio Approach.

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