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EJ623694 PS530202
Title: Foundations for Learning. How Children Learn: The Latest on Ways To Maximize Children's Learning and Development.Author(s): Wardle, Francis
Source: Children and Families, v18 n3 p66 Sum 1999
Publication Date: 1999
ISSN: 1091-7578
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Opinion papers (120)
Journal Announcement: CIJSEP2001
Asserts that the Head Start years are critical for establishing a
foundation for later school and life success. Maintains that learning
to use computers does not need to occur at this time. Advocates
activities that: are hands-on; are enjoyable and fun for young
children but increase in difficulty for older children; create
important memories; and contribute to language development. (KB)
Descriptors: *Computer Uses in Education; *Developmentally
Appropriate Practices; Educational Technology; *Learning;
*Preschool Children; Preschool Curriculum; *Preschool Education
Identifiers: *Project Head Start
