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PreK Language Learning: Conquering the "Only Ifs..."
By Senior Author Catherine Snow, Ph.D.
A major task for all young children is learning language. Language
skills are the key to learning about the world, making friends, getting
help from others, resolving conflicts, participating in groups, and
organizing serious projects like pretend play and building block
towers. It is also the key to learning how to read.
Building Social Intelligence in Young Children
By Senior Author Robert Selman, Ph.D.
Many of the important academic goals a young child needs to achieve in
a PreK setting are emotional and social in nature. PreKindergarten,
when children meet many new peers, is a time to promote children’s
motivation and commitment to develop their social intelligence or
social relationship achievements.
Differentiating Instruction in the Preschool Classroom: Bridging Emergent Literacy Instruction and Developmentally-Appropriate Practice
By Consulting Author Terri Purcell, Ph.D.
Preschool children enter school with a wide range of literacy skills. By embracing differentiated instruction, teachers can build on the knowledge of their students and create an instructional program that meets children where they are. This environment creates curious and active learners consistently engaged in activities and learning experiences in which they can feel successful.