Wed, Dec 04, 2019 11:30 PM in Learning Science Concepts through Play
The article you shared was great! I am a firm believer that a child's learning is often supported through play and experience. Even as toddlers they're mini scientists. If you carefully watch them play, you can see the sense of wonder that arises in them when they discover a toy's new feature or find another use for it. They explore and learn more about the world around them through t...
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Wed, Dec 04, 2019 11:12 PM in Implementing STEM in my classroom
I think implementing STEM in the classroom of young learners is great. It allows for great opportunities for hands-on learning as well as develop their problem-solving skills. During my fieldwork, I taught a STEM lesson adapted from https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Pigeon-HAS-t...EM-4694490 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">one I had found based on the story The Pigeon Has to Go t...
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Wed, Dec 04, 2019 11:02 PM in Science at Home
I think it's a great idea to include parents in science instruction. It's very beneficial when content students are learning in school is reinforced at home. One activity that can help involve parents in the science-learning of their children is proposing nature walks. It is an idea that one of my elementary teachers proposed. Have students create a science journal for these nature walks....
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