Early Reading and Scientifically-Based Research
Title I Directors' Conference
February 2003
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Early Childhood Cognitive Development
What types of scaffolding can teachers provide that result in optimal cognitive and social outcomes for children?
- Providing classroom environments that expose children to print and materials that foster their understanding of concepts
- Responding to childrens requests and signals promptly and sensitively
- Maintaining and expanding on childrens interests in specific learning activities
- Providing children with choices and prompting children to make thoughtful decisions