Teacher's guide
MESSAGE TO TEACHERS “We all have the duty to call attention to the science and seriousness of early childhood cognitive development—because the [years] between birth and age five are the foundation upon which successful lives are built.” Creating a Learning Environment for Young Children Effective preschool classrooms are places where children feel well cared for and safe. They are places where children are valued as individuals and where their need for attention, approval, and affection are supported. They are also places where children can be helped to acquire a strong foundation in the knowledge and skills needed for school success. · Young children need teachers who welcome all children to their classrooms, including children from various cultures, children whose first language is not English, and children who have disabilities. · Young children need...