Terri Worrel

MD

I always find a book that represents the topic we are discussing.  For instance, in my preK class I did an experiment where colors were hidden in baking soda and when we added vinegar, the colors appeared.  We read a book called Bear Sees Colors.  When we got to a specific color, I had a child come up and add the vinegar and they would see the color appear.  If there are magaz...

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I agree, finding age appropriate books that have your science topic or components of the topic in them are appropriate.  For instance, I am doing a STEM lesson with gummy worms and I found a counting book with worms.  I will be incorporating the book by doing a lot of counting while we are doing our experiment.  This helps tie the different disciplines (math and science) together a...

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You could make a texture activity board.  One way I did this was get different textures of foam material at a craft store in addition to different textured fabrics.  I cut them all out in the shapes of hands because it was sense of touch and I glued the down on a display board.  This could be a good activity when the children are doing tummy time.  Have bright colors and diffe...

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