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PublisherRedleaf Press

ISBN-101605541168

ISBN-139781605541167

eBay Product ID (ePID)114203899

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Number of Pages192 Pages

Publication NameChallenging Exceptionally Bright Children in Early Childhood Classrooms

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2013

SubjectSpecial Education / Gifted, Early Childhood (Incl. Preschool & Kindergarten), Teaching Methods & Materials / General

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaEducation

AuthorAnn Gadzikowski

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight13.5 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width8 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2012-039059

ReviewsGadzikowski's extensive knowledge of early childhood education, combined with her experience in developing enrichment programs for exceptionally bright young learners, results in this must-have resource for educators. The book offers pedagogically sound and practical approaches that educators can easily adopt to have an immediate and substantial impact on students' development and engagement in learning." —Susan Corwith, PhD, associate director of the Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University, "Gadzikowski's extensive knowledge of early childhood education, combined with her experience in developing enrichment programs for exceptionally bright young learners, results in this must-have resource for educators. The book offers pedagogically sound and practical approaches that educators can easily adopt to have an immediate and substantial impact on students' development and engagement in learning." --Susan Corwith, PhD, associate director of the Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University

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SynopsisSupport exceptionally bright children with strategies that challenge them to think with more complexity, depth, and creativity Nearly every group of children includes at least one exceptionally bright child. From the especially creative child to the child who has already mastered learning outcomes to the "twice exceptional" child, exceptionally bright children have a wide range of talents and behaviors. This book will help you understand what it means to be exceptionally bright in preschool and prekindergarten and help you guide children to reach their full potential. It includes three broad strategies--differentiation, conversation, and connection--for creating rich and satisfying learning experiences that meet the needs of all children. Use these techniques to adapt your practices, challenge children to think more deeply, and create opportunities for children to learn from each other throughout your literacy, math, and science curricula. You will also learn assessment methods that can help you identify exceptionally bright children and techniques to support children's social-emotional development and strengthen your partnerships with families. When exceptionally bright children are supported and challenged, they will be more confident about their abilities to think and learn. And they will go on to make creative contributions to their future classroom communities. Ann Gadzikowski, a graduate of the Erikson Institute, has more than twenty years of experience as an early childhood teacher and program director. She is the early childhood coordinator for the Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University and teaches early childhood education courses at Oakton Community College., Support and guide exceptionally bright children while creating richer, inclusive learning environments for all children in early childhood classrooms.

LC Classification NumberLC3993.218.G33 2013

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