The author presents logic/strategy games to develop logical thinking in primary-grade gifted students. Procedures and materials are described for such games as Odd Man On, Even-Out, and Hex. A list of references on the development of logical thinking in young gifted, creative, and talented children is also provided. (SBH)

Proposes the use of an analysis of synonyms as a method for contributing to the development of cognitive skills in culturally deprived children. (AM)

Presents specific guidelines which content-oriented science teachers can follow in order to develop subject-matter comprehension, decision-making skills, and values/moral clarification and reasoning processes in their students. (Author/HM)

Examines the types of questions that teachers and other adults use with young children. The impact of these questions on children's cognitive development is also considered. Suggests questioning strategies for early childhood teachers. (BB)

Presents guidelines on ways teachers can create an atmosphere that will encourage young children to use higher level thinking skills in all their classroom activities. Describes five learning experiences that promote such thinking abilities. (BB)

In a study on the effects of play period length on four and five year olds' play behavior, results indicated that play time affected the amount and maturity of play. Guidelines for structuring play time in the classroom are offered. (BB)

Briefly discusses the evolution of children's real and imaginary fears and appropriate ways that preschool teachers and caregivers can help children cope with these fears. (BB)

Discusses ways in which children's language arts skills, cognitive knowledge, and emotional growth are developed when international children's literature is used in the teaching of a content area. A description of a unit of study includes activities and books that might be used in the study of nocturnal animals. (NH)

Discusses theory and research that explore the nature of cooperative problem solving and its relationship to learning and development. Offers teaching guidelines that early childhood educators can use to encourage children to interact. (BB)