Tag: lev Vygotsky
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Vygotsky “Thought and Language” summary: my key takeaways
Ok, this happened! I finished reading Vygotsky in the original. Lev Vygotsky’s book “Thought and Language” is the fundamental book by my favourite early childhood education theorist. I have been reading it for the past few months, making notes, thinking and trying to apply the key takeaways to my practice. Some of these ideas I…
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Higher-Order Thinking Skills in Early Childhood: Insights for Early Childhood Educators and Teachers
“Kate, why do some bubbles pop quickly and others don’t?” Noah’s question popped up during a morning of science fun at the early learning centre. Children were busy making bubbles—some floated peacefully before bursting, while others seemed to pop almost instantly. I used a secret ingredient – sugar to make one solution more sturdy. Instead…