Spotlight on young children exploring science

Corporate Authors: National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Other Authors: Shillady, Amy.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Association for the Education of Young Children, c2013.
Series: NAEYC ; #373.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Science in the air
  • Toddlers' scientific explorations : encounters with insects
  • STEM comes to preschool
  • Science education for preschoolers through gardening and nature-based play
  • Young thinkers in motion : problem solving and physics in preschool
  • Preschool and kindergarten classroom strategies for the young scientist
  • Supporting the scientific thinking and inquiry of toddlers and preschoolers through play
  • Integrating science inquiry with reading and writing in kindergarten
  • Science learning in out-of-school time : family engagement activities and resources
  • Kindergartners investigate rocks and sand : addressing multiple learning styles through an inquiry-based approach
  • Books to investigate : children's literature with science themes
  • The role of science standards in early education
  • Resources for exploring science with young children
  • Reflecting, discussing, and exploring : questions and follow-up activities.