EDU 251 Pitt Community College Everyday in the Early Childhood Classroom Discussion

Introduction:

In Chapter 10 of Social Studies: All Day, Everyday in the Early Childhood Classroom, you read and learned about Bringing It to Life. Below are a few questions that you will discuss as a group.  Answer the questions in your own post, then reply to two peers whose answers differ from yours.  Provide feedback to their answers (did you agree or not agree, and explain why – offer ideas, suggestions, etc.).  One question must be answered and discussed in length to receive full credit.

Prompt:

Choose one of the following questions to answer for your Discussion Board Post.  Reply to 2 peers whose question choice is different than yours.

1. How can the art of storytelling inform young students about other cultures?

2. How can cooking activities help young children to develop a sense of time with young children?

3. How are the people in history represented through their art?

4. How do events in history affect the individual development and identity of the child?  How can the Early Childhood teacher help the child discover this connection?

5. How can Early Childhood teachers use international music and dance to address social studies standards?