From babyhood, environment, biology and experience set the stage for language development.
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Even very young children can participate in their own learning and problem solving when it comes to some mathematical concepts such as quantity.
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From tiny babies to chatterboxes brimming with daily discoveries, it’s incredible to see how much children learn during the first few years of their lives.
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Montreal-based Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development has these tips on maximizing the benefits of play at home.
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We are social creatures. And just like in the animal kingdom, our survival depends on our ability to get along with others.
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Learning to share, recognizing the feelings of others and making new friends – these skills lay the foundation for learning about numbers and how to read and write.
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The entire world serves as a young child’s learning environment. Everything from bugs to buildings presents an opportunity to explore and ask questions.
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Effective teaching is about grasping a student’s initial understanding of a subject, then providing plenty of opportunity for them to build on & challenge their thinking.
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Classroom materials and learning tasks - this is a child's educational environment, and it sets the stage for a lifetime of growth.
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Providing assessment, or feedback, is essential for learning. Teachers use a variety of assessment practices to determine a student’s level of understanding.
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