Social Studies for Young Children: Preschool and Primary Curriculum Anchor, 2nd Edition (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781475800869)

Social studies is at the heart of content in education and takes on society's best hopes for helping children become good citizens and winners in the global economy. In its comprehensive scope, Social Studies for Young Children: Preschool and Primary Curriculum Anchor fulfills the promise of social studies as an integrator of the knowledge and experiences of young children. Filled with strategies, activities and resources, this book helps teachers develop a holistic, culturally relevant approach to social studies and social learning. It surveys the relevant state and national standards and offers essential guidance on how to integrate them into the curriculum -- while at the same time looking beyond the tests to foster young social scientists' development into critical thinkers and lifelong learners. Special features include: -Children's literature to foster social studies understanding -Digital media for teaching and learning -Emphasis on cross-disciplinary synthesis

Author: Gayle Mindes
ISBN-10: 147580086X
ISBN-13: 9781475800869
Publisher: R & L Education
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2013
Pages: 212
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.09w x 0.61d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 09/01/2014 pg. 132

About the Author
Gayle Mindes is a Professor of Education at DePaul University.