Cognitive Development, Math, and Science Fact Sheet & Literacy Backpack

What is Cognitive Development? Cognitive development is the process that occurs as thinking and reasoning develop and become more complex over time. According to cognitive psychologists, there are three different kinds of interrelated knowledge: 1. Physical knowledge consists of concepts about physical properties observed through first -hand experience. Examples of how children might gain physical knowledge include learning about colors by mixing paints or using an ice cube tray and freezer to learn t hat water can change from a liquid to a solid and back again. 2. Logic mathematical knowledge consists of mentally constructed relationships about comparisons and associations between and among objects, people, and events go fast or slow. 3. Social - convent ional knowledge consist s of arbitrarily agreed upon con ventions that provide a means f or representing or expressingph ysical and logicomathematical k nowledge (Piaget & Inhelder, 1 969). The conventions may vary by culture or group; examples i ncludethe names of numbers or letters . Nature holds the key to our aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive and even spiritual satisfaction. Three ways to promote development in an educational setting for young children • Ask questions .Encourage him to come up with original i deas . Show an authentic respect for her ideas. Encourage your child to try various methods for problem solving. Some examples could be talking, drawing, acting • Play a variety of games with your child. For younger children: build with blocks, roll balls, and play Peek -a-Boo. As your child matures: play board games, play memory games, work on puzzles, and play Hide and [Type a caption for your photo] Parents involvement  Invite parents to Take trips to interesting places such as a museum, library, or local business to with the class to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Offer hands -on experiences during these trips to allow for further exploration. Bring along paper, writing utensils, a camera, or recorder to capture any thoughts or questions.  Provide homework for the children that have parent’s involvement. For example matching game, review spelling words. http://www.earlychildhoodteacher.org/blog /encouraging -preschoolers -cognitive - development -with -books -and -shared - reading/