so far from the opening vignettes about your imaginary class, what kinds of opportunities and challenges for successful family involvement might you anticipate?
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Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter you will be able to:
- Define and explain the concept and components of cognitive development.
- Explain how early learning standards for cognitive development relate to mathematical and scientific thinking.
- Describe early childhood curriculum activities that support the development of mathematical concepts and processes.
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From the information you have so far from the opening vignettes about your imaginary class, what kinds of opportunities and challenges for successful family involvement might you anticipate?