How do pre-schoolers learn and develop? What are the best ways to support learning in the early years? This revised edition of The Intentional Teacher guides teachers to balance both child-guided and adult-guided learning experiences that respond to children's interests and focus on what they need to learn to be successful in school and life.

This edition includes:

• New chapters on science, social studies, and approaches to learning
• Updated, expanded information on social and emotional development, physical development and health, language and literacy, math, and the creative arts
• Practical teaching strategies that are illustrated with classroom-based anecdotes
• Intentional teaching does not happen by chance. This book will help teachers apply their knowledge of children and of content to make thoughtful, intentional use of both child-guided and adult-guided experiences. Co-published with HighScope Press.