Abstract
Social studies have been marginalized in early childhood education amid the prevalence of standardized testing and political issues. However, a comprehensive approach to early education, including social studies, is gaining attention. This article emphasizes the significance of incorporating social studies into early childhood curriculum, illuminating its potential to enhance children's cognitive and social-emotional development. The second important aspect of this article focuses on the role of social studies in literacy skill development through building background knowledge, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills of young children.
Recommended Citation
Leffler, Jeffrey and Zhbanova, Ksenia
(2024)
"Closing the Knowledge Gap with Literacy-Infused and Rich Social Studies Content,"
Journal of Research Initiatives: Vol. 8:
Iss.
3, Article 8.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.uncfsu.edu/jri/vol8/iss3/8
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