In a blink the children in our early childhood education program are taller than the teacher.  I home schooled our children in preschool.  The early years start forming them into who they will become.  Educators and families are doing work that theorists have proven of great value.  


Here are some theories to aid in understanding.


Akinsanmi, B. (2008). The Optimal Learning Environment: Learning Theories. Design share designing for the future of learning, 1-5.

Angela Oswalt, M. (2016). Child & adolescent development: overview Jean Piaget and child development. Gulf Bend Center, 1.

McLeod, S. (updated 2014). Lev Vygotsky. Simple Phycology, 1-9.

Moral development and Education; An Overview Jean Piaget The Shift from Heteronomy to Autonomy. (2017). Retrieved from DOMAIN BASED MORAL EDUCATION: https://www.moraledk12.org/jean-piaget

Sincero, S. M. (Retrieved May 27, 2016 ). Ecological Systems Theory. 1.

Yekovich, F. R. (2001, October 30). Theories of Intelligence. Retrieved from Oregon Technology in Education Council (OTEC): http://otec.uoregon.edu/intelligence.htm

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