Learning progresses primarily from prior knowledge, and only secondarily from the materials we present to students, studies show. This article offers some research behind why we need to stop hurrying through lessons and take the time to ask kids what they already know about the concept. It also includes specific Pre-K activities to help attain this goal.

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constructivism, jean piaget, john dewey, schemata, thinking

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional