Tue, Jul 23, 2024 2:51 PM in Introduce science concepts to preschoolers.
I agree with you that hands-on, and minds-on activities are the most effective for engaging young children in thinking about science concepts as they manipulate the materials. Take a look at the NSTA Science And Children journal's early childhood articles and columns. I wrote the Early Years column for many years and it continues with two other early childhood education experts. As an NSTA me...
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Thu, Jul 04, 2024 6:57 AM in Kindergarten Science (STEM) Activities
On-going activities using materials that children can access over several days or weeks are fun--and effective--learning activities! Prep and clean-up can be part of the learning if children are expected to get the materials out and put them away after using them (with guidance, of course).
Using safer light sources such as LED rechargeable flashlights and light strips children can explore lig...
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Tue, Apr 09, 2024 9:41 PM in Science in Preschool, Part 1 and Part 2: Leveraging the power of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) with consideration to Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
This excellent two-part article by Cindy Hoisington is a must-read for early childhood educators. Share it with your colleagues, families of the children you teach, and the instructors and professors of courses you take!
https://portal.nsta.org/journal/science-and-children/2024-jan-feb " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">SCIENCE AND CHILDREN 2024, VOL. 61, NO. 1 , 6-10
Science in Prescho...
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