Questions are powerful tools, especially in the classroom. Asking rich, thoughtful questions can spark young children€s natural curiosity and illuminate a whole new world of possibility and insight. But what are �...

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Questions are powerful tools, especially in the classroom. Asking rich, thoughtful questions can spark young children€s natural curiosity and illuminate a whole new world of possibility and insight. But what are €œbig€ questions, and how do they encourage children to think deeply? With this intentional approach€•rooted in Bloom€s Taxonomy€•teachers working with children ages 3 through 6 will discover how to meet children at their individual developmental levels and stretch their thinking. Featuring contributions from respected names in the field, this book

- Offers a foundation for using high-level questions in preschool and kindergarten interest areas
- Provides tips for getting started and examples of questions at each of the six levels of questioning
- Explores the use of high-level questions during daily classroom routines and in a variety of contexts
- Recommends picture books that support the use of high-level questions
- Includes an extensive resource section for teachers and families

With the guidance in this book as a cornerstone in your day-to-day teaching practices, learn how to be more intentional in your teaching, scaffold children€s learning, and promote deeper understanding.

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