Big Questions for Young Minds: Extending Children''s Thinking

Questions are powerful tools, especially in the classroom. Asking rich, thoughtful questions can spark young childrens 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 approachrooted in Blooms Taxonomyteachers 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 childrens learning, and promote deeper understanding. See more