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ERIC Number: EJ458449
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1056-4675
Using Children's Trade Books to Teach Social Studies to Young Children.
Coonrod, Debbie; Hughes, Selma
Social Studies Texan, v8 n1 p57-58 Sum 1992
Discusses the value of children's trade books to introduce social studies concepts and themes. Suggests special benefit to non-English-speaking four year olds. Argues that the approach provides children with a common bond and language, stimulus for intellectual and social interaction, and comprehensive connection for all parts of the curriculum. (DK)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Early Childhood Education, Instructional Materials, Second Language Instruction, Social Studies, Supplementary Reading Materials, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Trade Books