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Roberts, Patricia L. – 1990
Counting books offer children the time and the tools to develop the understanding needed to solve problems. Stimulated by these books, children may use mathematic language and talk about mathematics as they get involved with materials to move and manipulate, as they use supportive aids found in illustrations, and as they interact with materials to…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Computation, Concept Formation
Download full textERIC Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communication, Bloomington, IN. – 2002
Based on the idea that the most important foundation of education is character development, this book guides teachers and parents in building strong character traits while reading and discussing popular books. Children's books and young adult books draw students into discussions that can lead to action and to personal development. Thoughtful…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Citizenship Education
Peer reviewedSmith, Richard L. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1984
This annotated bibliography contains 12 references on computers in elementary school mathematics. Topics include developing mathematical concepts with microcomputer activities, teaching mathematics with computers in primary grades, microcomputers and problem solving, review for grade 1 software, early learning of logic and geometry using…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Concept Formation, Elementary Education
Donoghue, Mildred R. – 2000
It is imperative that classroom teachers encourage emergent literacy without sacrificing literature or an introduction to some of the basic concepts in the content areas. This annotated bibliography features some examples of titles recommended by "Best Books for Children" which carry content standards recently established by national…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Beginning Reading, Class Activities, Concept Formation
Peer reviewedDowd, Frances Smardo; Lyday, Donna – Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 1991
Discusses concept books with regard to educational value, evaluative criteria, and relationship to child development. An annotated bibliography of 29 concept books appropriate for early childhood classrooms is included that lists books on colors, foods, occupations, money, senses, shapes, and time, and activities for integration in the content…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Child Development, Childrens Literature, Class Activities
Peer reviewedKim, Cathy Y.; Garcia, Jesus – Social Education, 1996
Argues that literature-based social studies provide personal perspectives for examining essential social studies concepts and generalizations. Includes lesson sequences utilizing trade books to teach about poverty, hope, and involuntary relocation for primary, middle, and secondary school students. Briefly describes the books mentioned and…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Cultural Pluralism
