Big questions for young minds: extending children's thinking

Dramatic play area

Block area / Rosanne Regan Hansel

Mathematics/manipulatives area / Cindy Gennarelli and Mary DeBlasio

A makerspace in the science area / Megan King

Writing area / Kathleen Whalen

Art Area / Triada Samaras

Class meetings

Read-alouds / Holly Seplocha

Exploring and making music

Large motor activities

Outdoors / Sue Mankiw

Mealtimes / Kristie Redner

Supporting emotional development during the first months of school / Kristie Redner

Kickstarting the school year : exploring change through long-term studies

Using featured materials

Multiday explorations

Supporting children's understanding about diversity / Ranita Cheruvu

Making the most of classroom displays

Documenting children's learning / Cindy Gennarelli.