Exploring math & science in preschool

"What every preschool teacher needs! Filled with practical strategies and useful information on math and science, this book offers learning center ideas, engaging activities, practical suggestions that are easy to implement, ideas that support the development and learning of every preschooler,...

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Corporate Authors: National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Washington, DC : National Association for the Education of Young Children, [2015]
Series: NAEYC (Series) ; #7226.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction /
  • Meghan Dombrink-Green
  • Math.
  • Discovering shapes and space in preschool /
  • by LInda Dauksas and Jeanne White ;
  • Discovering math and science concepts through unit blocks /
  • by Karyn W. Tunks ;
  • Math and manipulatives learning center ;
  • A place for making games and puzzles /
  • Laura J. Colker ;
  • You can count on math /
  • Lauren Baker ;
  • Using children's books to introduce math /
  • by Sarah Normandie ;
  • Preschoolers getting in shape /
  • by Julie Sarama and Douglas H. Clements ;
  • Everyday math manipulatives /
  • by Meghan Dombrink-Green ;
  • Sorting activities for preschoolers /
  • by William C. Ritz ;
  • Developing math games based on children's books /
  • by Kay M. Cutler, Deanna Gilkerson, Sue Parrott, and Mary Teresa Bowne ;
  • Math and manipulatives learning center checklist /
  • by Laura J. Colker
  • Science.
  • Exploring motion /
  • by Elizabeth A. Sherwood and Amy Freshwater ;
  • Creatures in your gardening curriculum /
  • by Alyse C. Hachey and Deanna Butler ;
  • Discovering science learning center ;
  • A place for studying our bodies /
  • by Laura C. Colker ;
  • Exploring trees /
  • by Ellen Hall, Desarie Kennedy, Alison Maher, and Lisa Stevens ;
  • Books about underwater life /
  • by Lauren Baker ;
  • Worms to beans /
  • by Jean Thompson Bird ;
  • Let's find out! Preschoolers as scientific explorers /
  • by Kimberly Brenneman ;
  • Ramps and pathways: physical science for preschoolers /
  • by Betty Zan and Rosemary Geiken ;
  • Ready, set, learn! We're off to the Moon /
  • by Marie Faust Evitt ;
  • Discovering science learning center checklist /
  • by Laura J. Colker.