cognition in children

A collection of eighty-three lessons designed to teach children in kindergarten and the primary grades how to solve interpersonal problems without violence.

Explains what the seven types of intelligence are and presents fifty activities designed to help children develop them; covers visual/spatial, verbal/linguistic, musical, kinesthetic, logical/mathematical, interpersonal, and intrapersonal intelligence.

Defines sixteen characteristics believed to help students and teachers overcome various obstacles, discussing persisting, managing impulses, striving for accuracy, taking responsible risks, and other habits and including strategies for activating and promoting them.

Looks at what the field of cognitive science has revealed about how babies and young children think and learn, and includes anecdotes from the authors who are parents as well as scientists.

Describes learning environments and routines that promote the development of individuals who can think, plan, create, question, and engage independently. Includes a DVD featuring instructive video clips.

Argues that art programs should be a core part of all school curriculum, explaining how integrating art into all areas of study can improve students' brain function and comprehension.

A guide to assessing higher-order thinking skills in kindergarten through twelfth grade that describes principles for assessment and includes guidance on the assessment of analysis, evaluation, creation, logic, reasoning, judgment, problem solving, creativity, and creative thinking.