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Thornton, Jenifer S.; Crim, Courtney L.; Hawkins, Jacqueline – Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 2009
Mathematics is a natural part of daily life for young children as they explore and investigate the world around them. To build on these experiences, and to begin establishing a mathematical foundation, early childhood educators must not only be knowledgeable about mathematical concepts, they must also be aware of the most developmentally…
Descriptors: Preschool Education, Disadvantaged Youth, Disabilities, Young Children
Crim, Courtney; Hawkins, Jacqueline; Thornton, Jenifer; Rosof, Holly Boon; Copley, Juanita; Thomas, Emily – Issues in Teacher Education, 2008
The foundation of all learning is rooted in the development of language and literacy abilities. Literacy development begins well before children enter school and can accelerate in an early childhood classroom setting. Teacher educators often hear about the importance of literacy development. In particular, the significance of phonological…
Descriptors: Phonological Awareness, Young Children, Emergent Literacy, Knowledge Level