First, just like with almost any activity in kindergarten, we don't want to start Genius Hour until we have established rapport and
routines with our young learners.
One big piece of my learning over the years has been that working with adult learners is really no different than
working with young learners.
New Hampshire kindergarten teacher Maria Knee, a pioneer in using Web 2.0
tools with young learners, points out that keeping powerful tools out of students» reach during the school day doesn't prepare them for life.
We found that time pressures and a focus on reading and maths means parents and teachers aren't spending as much time as they would like to working on
handwriting with young learners.
Inquiry - based science learning that gets dirty and untidy, where children direct their own learning, can also be
tricky with young learners.
More importantly, the author, LL Barkat, has included practical information and coaching for parents and caregivers as they use the
book with young learners.
Cultivating Joy and Wonder: Educating for Sustainability in Early Childhood Through Nature, Food, and Community was inspired by educators like those at the Sustainability Academy and serves as a guide as they continue their excellent work toward creating healthy and just
communities with the youngest learners.
We work
with young learners by offering Pre-K and Kindergarten Tutoring and Elementary School Tutoring to build strong learning foundations early on.
There are also five assessed observations (one diagnostic and four assessed) as well as opportunities to observe experienced teachers working
with young learner groups.
Developmental concerns challenge technology
use with young learners; however, critical areas of literacy have increased when technology is available.
Contrary to popular belief that teaching young children is easy, working
with young learners is an extremely challenging job.