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  2. Douglas Clements - Wikipedia

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    Douglas Clements. Douglas H. Clements is an American scholar in the field of early mathematics education. Previously a preschool and kindergarten teacher, his research centers on the learning and teaching of early mathematics, computer applications for mathematics teaching, and scaling up successful educational interventions.

  3. Caroline Pratt (educator) - Wikipedia

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    The Blocks Program, the Jobs Program, Rhythms, and a social-studies core curriculum were all (and continue to be) hallmarks of the school. Unit blocks continue to be used in classrooms and homes the world over, [ 23 ] and C&C is well known for its commitment to progressive practices and hosts numerous visitors, researchers, and education ...

  4. Building blocks (toy) - Wikipedia

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    Building blocks (toy) The Lego system is the most widely used clamp building block system in the world. Building blocks (also construction blocks) are modular construction parts, usually made of plastic, which can be assembled in a form-fit manner. The basic components are usually cuboid-shaped, cylindrically studded at the top in a grid ...

  5. Educational toy - Wikipedia

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    Alphabet blocks. The identification of specific toys as having an explicitly educational purpose dates to the 1700s. [11] In 1693, in Some Thoughts Concerning Education, liberal philosopher John Locke asserted that educational toys could enhance children's enjoyment of learning their letters: "There may be dice and play-things, with the letters on them to teach children the alphabet by playing ...

  6. Curriculum of the Waldorf schools - Wikipedia

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    t. e. In the curriculum of the Waldorf schools, much of the education in academic subjects takes place in blocks, usually of 3–5 weeks duration. Each pupil generally writes and illustrates a self-created textbook representing the material learned in the block. [1] These blocks are supported by on-going classes in subjects such as music, art ...

  7. Toy block - Wikipedia

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    Toy block. A set of blocks. Toy blocks (also building bricks, building blocks, or simply blocks) are wooden, plastic, or foam pieces of various shapes (cube, cylinder, arch etc.) and colors that are used as construction toys. Sometimes, toy blocks depict letters of the alphabet.

  8. Building block - Wikipedia

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    Building block or building blocks may refer to: Toy blocks. Building blocks (toy) Concrete masonry unit. Building block (chemistry) Components that are part of a larger system. Building block model, a form of public utility regulation that is common in Australia. Category: Disambiguation pages.

  9. Education in the United States - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 19 November 2024. Education in the United States of America National education budget (2023-24) Budget $222.1 billion (0.8% of GDP) Per student More than $11,000 (2005) General details Primary languages English System type Federal, state, local, private Literacy (2017 est.) Total 99% Male 99% Female 99% ...