Enthusiastic and Engaged Learners: Approaches to Learning in the Early Childhood Classroom

Research shows that positive approaches to learning improve both social–emotional and academic outcomes. This resource will help early childhood professionals implement strategies to support young children’s positive approaches to learning—their enthusiasm (interest, joy, and motivation to learn) and their engagement (attention, persistence, flexibility, self-regulation, and other essential learning behaviors). Along with extensive research, the text includes images of practice in early edu...