num_pages: 200
description: Spatial development should be part of every young child's educationit's linked with higher achievement not just in math and science but across all academic areas. Now early childhood educators have a guidebook to help them seamlessly integrate spatial learning into their everyday curriculum. Focusing on areas key to academic successmath science art and literature and social studiesearly childhood expert Mary Jo Pollman gives teachers research-based insights and ready-to-use activities for promoting children's spatial development throughout the school day. Developed for use with children in preschool through third grade this innovative teacher training resource A great inservice professional development resource and an essential text for preservice teachers this book is key to creating a curriculum that actively promotes spatial development and sets the stage for strong math science and other academic skills.
language: English
title: Blocks and Beyond: Strengthening Early Math and Science Skills Through Spatial Learning
publisher: Paul H Brookes Pub Co