Tag: early childhood
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Why do we need intentional teaching in early childhood education and care?
Do you know how Storykate is a big fan of socio-cultural theory by Lev Vygotsky? I’ll give you an example of why I believe that scaffolding and teaching cultural tools are important in my philosophy as well. I like Vygotsky not because he was a Soviet psychologist but because he provided us with his framework…
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Early Childhood Curriculum Models: part 1
When it comes to early childhood education, a thoughtfully designed curriculum is important. It lays the foundation for a child’s lifelong learning journey. My early childhood pre-service students are curious about various curriculum models… What is the Montessori approach and who was this “Reggio Emilio” guy 🙂 Early childhood curriculum models or approaches have unique…