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"This tool shows how classrooms can differentiate instruction, spend time on what really matters, and make sure that all children are making progress. I love the practical applications for each age level and what teachers can do to support optimal learning in their classrooms. Fantastic!"
—Stephanie Malin, Elementary Instructional Coach
Beaverton School District, OR
"The author has managed to untangle a very complex topic and make it applicable to everyday learning and teaching. The continuous application of research to learning is a strength of the book. A true gift to a broad band of educators."
—Laura Linde, Literacy Coach
Hoover Elementary School, North Mankato, MN
Finally, a book for early childhood educators that combines child development and brain research!
How can early childhood teachers, administrators, and parents translate discoveries on early brain development into strategies that nurture cognitive growth? Synthesizing information from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and child development, The Developing Brain offers brain-compatible teaching practices that are linked to NAEYC principles for working with young children.
Best-selling author Marilee Sprenger covers the basic structure, vocabulary, and current research on the brain from an early childhood educator's point of view and provides an abundance of illustrations and descriptions. This user-friendly guide includes:
- Background information on brain development from birth through age two
- Scenarios and snapshots of each year from age three through eight
- Reproducible developmental checklists
- Over 100 brain-based activities for classroom or child care settings
Through an understanding of the phases of language, motor, and social development at each age level, educators can create enriching educational experiences that enhance children's growth and foster an enduring love of learning.
Contents
Preface: You Don't Know Jack!
Preface: You Don't Know Jack!
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Author
Introduction
- What Is Best Practice?
- Brain-Compatible Teaching Principles
- Early Childhood Practices
- An Ounce of Prevention
- About This Book
- 1. The Basic Biology of Brain Development
- Brain Chemicals
- Electroencephalograms
- Windows of Opportunity
- Experience Dependent and Experience Expectant
- First Language
- Second Language Learning
- Motor Development
- Memory Development
- Music
- Math
- Emotion
- Thinking About Brain Growth
- 2. Building the Brain Through Age Two
- Brain Development
- Language and Reading Development
- Physical and Motor Development
- Gross Motor Skills
- Fine Motor Skills
- Social and Emotional Development
- Cognitive Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities From Birth to Age Two
- Reading and Language Development
- Physical and Motor Development
- Cognitive Development
- 3. The Three-Year-Old Brain
- Brain Development
- Language and Reading Development
- Physical and Motor Development
- Social and Emotional Development
- Cognitive Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Three-Year-Old Brains
- For Language and Reading Development
- For Physical and Motor Development
- For Social and Emotional Development
- For Cognitive Development
- Child Development Checklist: Three-Year-Olds
- 4. The Four-Year-Old Brain
- Brain Development
- Language and Reading Development
- Physical and Motor Development
- Social and Emotional Development
- Cognitive Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Four-Year-Old Brains
- For Language and Reading Development
- For Physical and Motor Development
- For Social and Emotional Development
- For Cognitive Development
- Child Development Checklist: Four-Year-Olds
- 5. The Five-Year-Old Brain
- Scenario
- Brain Development
- Language and Reading Development
- Physical and Motor Development
- Social and Emotional Development
- Cognitive Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Five-Year-Old Brains
- For Language and Reading Development
- For Physical and Motor Development
- For Social and Emotional Development
- For Cognitive Development
- Child Development Checklist: Five-Year-Olds
- 6. The Six-Year-Old Brain
- Scenario
- Brain Development
- Language and Reading Development
- Physical and Motor Development
- Social and Emotional Development
- Cognitive Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Six-Year-Old Brains
- For Language and Reading Development
- For Physical and Motor Development
- For Social and Emotional Development
- For Cognitive Development
- Child Development Checklist: Six-Year-Olds
- 7. The Seven-Year-Old Brain
- Scenario
- Brain Development
- Language and Reading Development
- Physical and Motor Development
- Social and Emotional Development
- Cognitive Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Seven-Year-Old Brains
- For Language and Reading Development
- For Physical and Motor Development
- For Social and Emotional Development
- For Cognitive Development
- Child Development Checklist: Seven-Year-Olds
- 8. The Eight-Year-Old Brain
- Brain Development
- Language and Reading Development
- Physical and Motor Development
- Social and Emotional Development
- Cognitive Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Eight-Year-Old Brains
- For Language and Reading Development
- For Physical and Motor Development
- For Social and Emotional Development
- For Cognitive Development
- Child Development Checklist: Eight-Years-Old
Bibliography
Bibliography
Index
Index
Additional materials
Description
"This tool shows how classrooms can differentiate instruction, spend time on what really matters, and make sure that all children are making progress. I love the practical applications for each age level and what teachers can do to support optimal learning in their classrooms. Fantastic!"
—Stephanie Malin, Elementary Instructional Coach
Beaverton School District, OR
"The author has managed to untangle a very complex topic and make it applicable to everyday learning and teaching. The continuous application of research to learning is a strength of the book. A true gift to a broad band of educators."
—Laura Linde, Literacy Coach
Hoover Elementary School, North Mankato, MN
Finally, a book for early childhood educators that combines child development and brain research!
How can early childhood teachers, administrators, and parents translate discoveries on early brain development into strategies that nurture cognitive growth? Synthesizing information from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and child development, The Developing Brain offers brain-compatible teaching practices that are linked to NAEYC principles for working with young children.
Best-selling author Marilee Sprenger covers the basic structure, vocabulary, and current research on the brain from an early childhood educator's point of view and provides an abundance of illustrations and descriptions. This user-friendly guide includes:
- Background information on brain development from birth through age two
- Scenarios and snapshots of each year from age three through eight
- Reproducible developmental checklists
- Over 100 brain-based activities for classroom or child care settings
Through an understanding of the phases of language, motor, and social development at each age level, educators can create enriching educational experiences that enhance children's growth and foster an enduring love of learning.
Contents
Preface: You Don't Know Jack!
Preface: You Don't Know Jack!
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Author
Introduction
- What Is Best Practice?
- Brain-Compatible Teaching Principles
- Early Childhood Practices
- An Ounce of Prevention
- About This Book
- 1. The Basic Biology of Brain Development
- Brain Chemicals
- Electroencephalograms
- Windows of Opportunity
- Experience Dependent and Experience Expectant
- First Language
- Second Language Learning
- Motor Development
- Memory Development
- Music
- Math
- Emotion
- Thinking About Brain Growth
- 2. Building the Brain Through Age Two
- Brain Development
- Language and Reading Development
- Physical and Motor Development
- Gross Motor Skills
- Fine Motor Skills
- Social and Emotional Development
- Cognitive Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities From Birth to Age Two
- Reading and Language Development
- Physical and Motor Development
- Cognitive Development
- 3. The Three-Year-Old Brain
- Brain Development
- Language and Reading Development
- Physical and Motor Development
- Social and Emotional Development
- Cognitive Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Three-Year-Old Brains
- For Language and Reading Development
- For Physical and Motor Development
- For Social and Emotional Development
- For Cognitive Development
- Child Development Checklist: Three-Year-Olds
- 4. The Four-Year-Old Brain
- Brain Development
- Language and Reading Development
- Physical and Motor Development
- Social and Emotional Development
- Cognitive Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Four-Year-Old Brains
- For Language and Reading Development
- For Physical and Motor Development
- For Social and Emotional Development
- For Cognitive Development
- Child Development Checklist: Four-Year-Olds
- 5. The Five-Year-Old Brain
- Scenario
- Brain Development
- Language and Reading Development
- Physical and Motor Development
- Social and Emotional Development
- Cognitive Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Five-Year-Old Brains
- For Language and Reading Development
- For Physical and Motor Development
- For Social and Emotional Development
- For Cognitive Development
- Child Development Checklist: Five-Year-Olds
- 6. The Six-Year-Old Brain
- Scenario
- Brain Development
- Language and Reading Development
- Physical and Motor Development
- Social and Emotional Development
- Cognitive Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Six-Year-Old Brains
- For Language and Reading Development
- For Physical and Motor Development
- For Social and Emotional Development
- For Cognitive Development
- Child Development Checklist: Six-Year-Olds
- 7. The Seven-Year-Old Brain
- Scenario
- Brain Development
- Language and Reading Development
- Physical and Motor Development
- Social and Emotional Development
- Cognitive Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Seven-Year-Old Brains
- For Language and Reading Development
- For Physical and Motor Development
- For Social and Emotional Development
- For Cognitive Development
- Child Development Checklist: Seven-Year-Olds
- 8. The Eight-Year-Old Brain
- Brain Development
- Language and Reading Development
- Physical and Motor Development
- Social and Emotional Development
- Cognitive Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Eight-Year-Old Brains
- For Language and Reading Development
- For Physical and Motor Development
- For Social and Emotional Development
- For Cognitive Development
- Child Development Checklist: Eight-Years-Old
Bibliography
Bibliography
Index
Index
Additional materials
Reviews
January 2008 | 144 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 01/01/2025 | 9781412955355 | $40.95 |
| Hardcover | 27/02/2023 | 9781412955348 | $80.95 |
| Lifetime | 01/01/2025 | 9781452295053 | $37.00 |
"This tool shows how classrooms can differentiate instruction, spend time on what really matters, and make sure that all children are making progress. I love the practical applications for each age level and what teachers can do to support optimal learning in their classrooms. Fantastic!"
—Stephanie Malin, Elementary Instructional Coach
Beaverton School District, OR
"The author has managed to untangle a very complex topic and make it applicable to everyday learning and teaching. The continuous application of research to learning is a strength of the book. A true gift to a broad band of educators."
—Laura Linde, Literacy Coach
Hoover Elementary School, North Mankato, MN
Finally, a book for early childhood educators that combines child development and brain research!
How can early childhood teachers, administrators, and parents translate discoveries on early brain development into strategies that nurture cognitive growth? Synthesizing information from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and child development, The Developing Brain offers brain-compatible teaching practices that are linked to NAEYC principles for working with young children.
Best-selling author Marilee Sprenger covers the basic structure, vocabulary, and current research on the brain from an early childhood educator's point of view and provides an abundance of illustrations and descriptions. This user-friendly guide includes:
- Background information on brain development from birth through age two
- Scenarios and snapshots of each year from age three through eight
- Reproducible developmental checklists
- Over 100 brain-based activities for classroom or child care settings
Through an understanding of the phases of language, motor, and social development at each age level, educators can create enriching educational experiences that enhance children's growth and foster an enduring love of learning.
Table Of Contents:
- Preface: You Don't Know Jack!
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Introduction
- What Is Best Practice?
- Brain-Compatible Teaching Principles
- Early Childhood Practices
- An Ounce of Prevention
- About This Book
- 1. The Basic Biology of Brain Development
- Brain Chemicals
- Electroencephalograms
- Windows of Opportunity
- Experience Dependent and Experience Expectant
- First Language
- Second Language Learning
- Motor Development
- Memory Development
- Music
- Math
- Emotion
- Thinking About Brain Growth
- 2. Building the Brain Through Age Two
- Brain Development
- Language and Reading Development
- Physical and Motor Development
- Gross Motor Skills
- Fine Motor Skills
- Social and Emotional Development
- Cognitive Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities From Birth to Age Two
- Reading and Language Development
- Physical and Motor Development
- Cognitive Development
- 3. The Three-Year-Old Brain
- Brain Development
- Language and Reading Development
- Physical and Motor Development
- Social and Emotional Development
- Cognitive Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Three-Year-Old Brains
- For Language and Reading Development
- For Physical and Motor Development
- For Social and Emotional Development
- For Cognitive Development
- Child Development Checklist: Three-Year-Olds
- 4. The Four-Year-Old Brain
- Brain Development
- Language and Reading Development
- Physical and Motor Development
- Social and Emotional Development
- Cognitive Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Four-Year-Old Brains
- For Language and Reading Development
- For Physical and Motor Development
- For Social and Emotional Development
- For Cognitive Development
- Child Development Checklist: Four-Year-Olds
- 5. The Five-Year-Old Brain
- Scenario
- Brain Development
- Language and Reading Development
- Physical and Motor Development
- Social and Emotional Development
- Cognitive Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Five-Year-Old Brains
- For Language and Reading Development
- For Physical and Motor Development
- For Social and Emotional Development
- For Cognitive Development
- Child Development Checklist: Five-Year-Olds
- 6. The Six-Year-Old Brain
- Scenario
- Brain Development
- Language and Reading Development
- Physical and Motor Development
- Social and Emotional Development
- Cognitive Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Six-Year-Old Brains
- For Language and Reading Development
- For Physical and Motor Development
- For Social and Emotional Development
- For Cognitive Development
- Child Development Checklist: Six-Year-Olds
- 7. The Seven-Year-Old Brain
- Scenario
- Brain Development
- Language and Reading Development
- Physical and Motor Development
- Social and Emotional Development
- Cognitive Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Seven-Year-Old Brains
- For Language and Reading Development
- For Physical and Motor Development
- For Social and Emotional Development
- For Cognitive Development
- Child Development Checklist: Seven-Year-Olds
- 8. The Eight-Year-Old Brain
- Brain Development
- Language and Reading Development
- Physical and Motor Development
- Social and Emotional Development
- Cognitive Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Eight-Year-Old Brains
- For Language and Reading Development
- For Physical and Motor Development
- For Social and Emotional Development
- For Cognitive Development
- Child Development Checklist: Eight-Years-Old
- Bibliography
- Index