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Questions are powerful tools, especially in the classroom. Asking rich, thoughtful questions can spark young children's 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 approach—rooted in Bloom's Taxonomy—teachers 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 areasProvides tips for getting started and examples of questions at each of the six levels of questioningExplores the use of high-level questions during daily classroom routines and in a variety of contextsRecommends picture books that support the use of high-level questionsIncludes 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 children's learning, and promote deeper understanding.

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Author

Janis Strasser; Lisa Mufson Bresson

Publisher

The National Association for the Education of Young Children

Published

2017

Language

EN

ISBN

9781938113307

Category

education

Subjects

Education, Psychology

Rating

4.8 / 5 (124 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14