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QUEST project 08-09TRANSCRIPT
Anna King#8505299RodockerHillier
QUEST
Topic
Early childhood education and development
Ages 3 to 5 Cognitive development
MemoryReasoningProblem-solvingIntelligenceNumber sense
Essential Question
How does creative and social play help promote cognitive development and
learning in preschool children?
Understanding
“Childhood is about making discoveries. It is a time when children learn about … their own capabilities. These discoveries do not take place in … structured lessons … or in boxes or on computer screens.”
– Hirsh-Pasek, PhD and Roberta Golinkoff, PhDEinstein Never Used Flash Cards
Consultant Interview
“Every child is different, but for every child, the first seven years are the most important years for the child in all aspects of development.”
– Jennifer CambraKidango
Research and Connections
Importance of early childhood education
Drilling academics not the best method of learning for young children
Simple activities, play = learning
Experience
Ohlone Kidango Lab
Observation of classrooms
Discussion with consultant
Interaction with children
Experience
Circle TimePlaying with dinosaur toys
Experience and Connections
Playing with simple “playthings” help with learning
Play will create curiosity and fun of learning
Service
Kidango Preschool (Ages 3 to 5) Children from low-income families Helped in classroom, supervised children
http://www.kidango.org/
Service Activity
Read the book Glad Monster, Sad Monster to the class
Art activity children made
their own monster
Children making their own monster in creative play.
Art Time!
Service and Connections
There is a need for quality preschool education in the community
Direct service – Teaching preschool children Helping teachers in the classroom so
teachers can focus on the children Showed me how creative play promotes
learning
Essential Question
How does creative and social play help promote cognitive development and
learning in preschool children?
Answer
Preschool is a time of fun and discovery. Social play encourages language
development. Creative play reinforces cognitive skills.
Art activities are hands-on learning experiences.
Develop skills for kindergarten.
How does creative and social play help promote cognitive development and learning in preschool
children?
“Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.”
– John F.
Kennedy
Any questions?
Thank you.