Strasser, J: Big Questions for Young Minds

Janis Strasser, EdD, is a teacher educatorand coordinator of the MEd in Curriculum and Learning Early Childhood concentration at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. She has worked in the field of early childhood for more than 40 years.

Lisa Mufson Bresson, MEd, is a technical assistance supervisor for Grow NJ Kids, New Jersey's statewide Quality Rating Improvement System for early childhood programs. She previously taught in urban public preschool settings for 13 years.

• Introduction
• Part 1: Using Questions in Classroom Interest Areas
• Chapter 1: Dramatic Play Area
• Chapter 2 : Block Area
• Chapter 3: Mathematics/Manipulatives Area.
• Chapter 4: A Makerspace in the Science Area
• Chapter 5: Writing Area
• Chapter 6: Art Area
• Part 2: Using Questions During Other Parts of the Daily Routine
• Chapter 7: Class Meetings
• Chapter 8: Read-Alouds
• Chapter 9: Exploring and Making Music
• Chapter 10: Large Motor Activities
• Chapter 11: Outdoors
• Chapter 12: Mealtimes
• Part 3: More Learning Opportunities with Questions
• Chapter 13: Supporting Emotional Development During the First Months of School
• Chapter 14: Kickstarting the School Year: Exploring Change Through Long-Term Studies
• Chapter 15: Using Featured Materials
• Chapter 16: Multiday Explorations
• Chapter 17: Supporting Children's Understanding About Diversity
• Chapter 18: Making the Most of Classroom Displays
• Chapter 19: Documenting Children's Learning
• Part 4: Resources
• References
• Acknowledgments
• About the Authors About the Contributors