Anna King#8505299RodockerHillier

QUEST

Topic

Early childhood education and development

Ages 3 to 5 Cognitive development

MemoryReasoningProblem-solvingIntelligenceNumber sense

Essential Question

How does creative and social play help promote cognitive development and

learning in preschool children?

Understanding

“Childhood is about making discoveries. It is a time when children learn about … their own capabilities. These discoveries do not take place in … structured lessons … or in boxes or on computer screens.”

– Hirsh-Pasek, PhD and Roberta Golinkoff, PhDEinstein Never Used Flash Cards

Consultant Interview

“Every child is different, but for every child, the first seven years are the most important years for the child in all aspects of development.”

– Jennifer CambraKidango

Research and Connections

Importance of early childhood education

Drilling academics not the best method of learning for young children

Simple activities, play = learning

Experience

Ohlone Kidango Lab

Observation of classrooms

Discussion with consultant

Interaction with children

Experience

Circle TimePlaying with dinosaur toys

Experience and Connections

Playing with simple “playthings” help with learning

Play will create curiosity and fun of learning

Service

Kidango Preschool (Ages 3 to 5) Children from low-income families Helped in classroom, supervised children

http://www.kidango.org/

Service Activity

Read the book Glad Monster, Sad Monster to the class

Art activity children made

their own monster

Children making their own monster in creative play.

Art Time!

Service and Connections

There is a need for quality preschool education in the community

Direct service – Teaching preschool children Helping teachers in the classroom so

teachers can focus on the children Showed me how creative play promotes

learning

Essential Question

How does creative and social play help promote cognitive development and

learning in preschool children?

Answer

Preschool is a time of fun and discovery. Social play encourages language

development. Creative play reinforces cognitive skills.

Art activities are hands-on learning experiences.

Develop skills for kindergarten.

How does creative and social play help promote cognitive development and learning in preschool

children?

“Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.”

– John F.

Kennedy

Any questions?

Thank you.