Title
Choice Time: How to Deepen Learning Through Inquiry and Play, PreK2,Used
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In her inspirational, wellresearched book, Rene describes the kinds of learning opportunities that all parents want for their own children. Her accessible writing style makes it easy to envision the environment, teaching, and community she describes with such clarity youll want to get started on her ideas tomorrow.' Jennifer Serravallo'How refreshing it is in a testdriven climate to read a book stressing the nurturing of imagination and empathy that comes from inquiry, play and children making choices.' Deborah Meier'The bottom line is when children are at play, theyre not just playingtheyre learning machines, and play is the engine that drives them. Rene DinnersteinHow do you define play and choice time in early childhood classrooms? According to Rene Dinnerstein,During choice time, children choose to play in a variety of centers that have been carefully designed and equipped to scaffold childrens natural instinct for play.In Choice Time, Rene gives you everything you need to set up choicetime centers that promote inquirybased, guided play in your classroom. Rene summarizes the research, describing the different kinds of play and why they are important. Then she dives into the nitty gritty, providing: blueprints for six proven choicetime centers, with variations a guide to arranging your classroom space to maximize plays value and support the child's growing independence scheduling suggestions for different grade levels ideas to connect centers to the curriculum, giving children greater agency in designing and planning centers.Rene reveals what can happen when you embrace a culture of inquiry, providing opportunities for children to be explorative and creative in their thinking. She believes that, A childs engagement is the most powerful asset we have for teaching and learning. Give your students choice time, and watch them engage in joyful, important, playful, ageappropriate work that will empower them to become lifelong learners.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Choice Time: How to Deepen Learning Through Inquiry and Play, PreK-2'? A: The book focuses on promoting inquiry-based learning and guided play in early childhood classrooms, emphasizing the importance of choice time for children's development.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Choice Time' is Renée Dinnerstein, who is known for her insights into early childhood education.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: This book is suitable for educators and parents of children in the PreK to 2nd grade age range.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 176 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Choice Time' published? A: The book was published on August 15, 2016.
- Q: Does this book provide practical tips for implementing choice time in classrooms? A: Yes, it offers practical blueprints for six choice-time centers, along with arrangement guides and scheduling suggestions.
- Q: Is there any research included in the book? A: Yes, Renée Dinnerstein summarizes research on various types of play and their significance in early childhood education.
- Q: What benefits does choice time provide for children according to the author? A: According to Renée, choice time fosters engagement, creativity, and independence in children, empowering them to become lifelong learners.
- Q: Can this book help connect play activities to the curriculum? A: Yes, the book includes ideas for connecting choice-time centers to the curriculum, enhancing children's agency in their learning.