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| Cognitive Development | 3 |
| Concept Formation | 3 |
| Reading Instruction | 3 |
| Teacher Role | 2 |
| Teaching Methods | 2 |
| Class Activities | 1 |
| Cognitive Processes | 1 |
| Critical Thinking | 1 |
| Early Childhood Education | 1 |
| Early Reading | 1 |
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Peer reviewedSlack, Lori – Reading Teacher, 1989
Presents several activities for helping kindergarten and first grade students develop an understanding of the main idea concept. (MM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Grade 1
Peer reviewedMass, Leslie Noyes – Reading Teacher, 1982
Argues that concepts of literacy develop gradually and that in a natural language environment, saturated with good stories, meaningful conversation, and abundant writing materials, the process can begin even before a child goes to school. (FL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Early Reading, Parent Role
Peer reviewedDyson, Anne Haas – Reading Teacher, 1984
Discusses the literature on children's early thinking about written symbols and offers suggestions for teachers seeking to extend that thinking. (FL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Critical Thinking
