Nurturing Habits of Mind in Early Childhood: Success Stories from Classrooms Around the World

In the first years of life, as children observe, imitate, and interact with people and their environment, the brain is structuring a foundation for vocabulary, values, cognitive processes, and social skills. Educators, you can help influence that development by teaching the skills and dispositions of intelligent, creative, effective decision makers and problem solvers.

Within these pages, Arthur L. Costa and Bena Kallick share the authentic stories and experiences of teachers who have taugh...