Using Blocks to Develop 21st Century Skills

[...]skills have become part of the early childhood landscape too. By engaging children in scientific and mathematical concepts through technology, engineering, and the arts, educators offer children authentic learning experiences in ways that still meet early learning standards (Drew et al. 2008)....

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Published in:YC young children 2015-03, Vol.70 (1), p.36
Main Authors: Lindeman, Karen Wise, Anderson, Elizabeth McKendry
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
21st Century Skills
Children & youth
Common Core State Standards
Integrated approach
Mathematical problems
Mathematics
Preschool education
Problem solving
Science
STEM education
Teaching
Toys
Young Children
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Summary:[...]skills have become part of the early childhood landscape too. By engaging children in scientific and mathematical concepts through technology, engineering, and the arts, educators offer children authentic learning experiences in ways that still meet early learning standards (Drew et al. 2008). Because mathematics and science curricula feature prominently in national standards, Common Core State Standards, and curriculum guides, it is important to consider how educators can use technology, engineering, and the arts to engage children in mathematics and science content in ways that align with learning standards and foster 21st century skills.
ISSN:1538-6619
1941-2002