When engaged in social studies, with guidance and encouragement from adults, children develop awareness of self and family and become active participants in the

Enrich interdisciplinary skills through creativity

"The articles in this collection emphasize the importance of play--from infancy through the primary grades, how to support and scaffold children's play, and how

Social and emotional skills children need.

This book anchors the social studies as the central unifying force for young children. Teachers use the inquiry process to foster child development of social sk