{"product_id":"9780807773352","title":"Becoming Young Thinkers: Deep Project Work in the Classroom","description":"\u003cp\u003eContinuing the exploration of project work in the author’s bestselling book, \u003cem\u003eYoung Investigators, Second Edition\u003c\/em\u003e, this book is designed for preschool through primary grade teachers who know how to do project work but are ready to move to the next level. Focusing on how children become young thinkers, the book begins with mind, brain, and education science and instructional guidelines for all learning experiences, and then connects these to the rich foundation of the project approach. Helm provides specific strategies for deepening project work, including how to select meaningful topics, plan for projects, integrate standards (including the Common Core), support children's questioning, create provocations to promote engagement, and help children represent their ideas. This practical resource will extend practitioners’ knowledge about project-based learning so they can move beyond the basics to create project work that is more engaging, meaningful, and productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eVivid examples of deep project work from real classrooms (pre–K through 2nd grade).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn analysis worksheet for applications of Dewey's vision of child-centered learning.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCharts for integrating CCSS for English Language Arts and Mathematics in kindergarten projects.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA teacher reflection form for evaluating the depth of project work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Throughout the book, examples and suggestions make clear the important distinctions between the deep investigations involved in project work versus the fairly common superficial theme activities too often seen in preschool and elementary school classes.”\u003cbr\u003e—From the Foreword by\u003cstrong\u003e Lilian G. Katz\u003c\/strong\u003e, past president, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and professor emerita at the University of Illinois, Urbana–Champaign\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teachers College Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47109354586352,"sku":"9780807773352","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780807773352_p0.jpg?v=1763739575","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780807773352","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}