Blocks and Beyond : 9781598571011 : 30 Nov 2010 : Spatial development should be part of every young child's education?it's linked with higher achievement not just in math and science, but across all academic areas. Now early childhood educators have a guidebook to help them seamlessly integrate spatial learning into their everyday curriculum. Focusing on areas key to academic success?math, science, art and literature, and social studies?early childhood expert Mary Jo Pollman gives teachers research-based insights and ready-to-use activities for promoting children's spatial development throughout the school day. Developed for use with children in preschool through third grade, this innovative teacher training resourceAligns with key focal points specified by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the National Math Panel Report, and the National Science Education StandardsHelps children progress in specific areas where U.S. students are falling behind?particularly geometry and