NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN "RESEARCH IN REVIEW. GOOD THINKING! FOSTERING CHILDREN’S REASONING AND PROBLEM SOLVING”

by Jessica Vick Whittaker
Three key ideas emerge from the research on young children’s thinking:  They are capable of developing reasoning and problem-solving skills; Early childhood educators can foster children’s early reasoning and problem-solving skills to support their later development and learning.  Research suggests how these ideas relate to everyday practice.