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COMPLETE EARLY CHILDHOOD SCIENCE SET
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COMPLETE EARLY CHILDHOOD SCIENCE SET
PICTURE SCIENCE
Using Digital Photography
to Teach Young Children
Carla Neumann-Hinds
Young children love to investigate
the natural world, and they love to
take photographs. Picture Science will
help you use digital photography
to make each step in the scientifi c
process—from posing a question to
showing your fi ndings—concrete
and fun for children. Age focus: 3–5.
Softbound, 112 pgs.
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JUMP INTO SCIENCE
Active Learning for Preschool Children
Rae Pica
Help children explore new concepts and bring science to life as
they learn about their bodies, animals, seasons, and the weather.
Jump into Science is packed with 100 activities that require few
or no materials and include related children’s books or music to
extend the learning. Age focus: 3–5. Softbound, 132 pgs.
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CURIOUS CRAYONS
Early Childhood Science
in Living Color
Mickey Sarquis, editor
Link science to
mathematics, literature,
writing, art, and creative
play with these 19
cross-curricular activities
with crayons. Based on
the four phases of the learning cycle—awareness,
exploration, inquiry, and application—these
developmentally appropriate activities foster
process skills. Age focus: 3–7. Softbound, 135 pgs.
SQUISHY, SQUASHY
SPONGES
Early Childhood Unit
Guide for Teachers
Mickey Sarquis, editor
Extensively tested
with early childhood
classrooms, these
16 science activities
with sponges include
matching, sorting, sponge printing, and
soaking up water. Fun and engaging, these
developmentally appropriate experiences
follow NAEYC guidelines and NSE
standards. Age focus: 3–7. Softbound, 129 pgs.
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INCREDIBLE EDIBLE SCIENCE
Recipes for Developing Science and Literacy Skills
Liz Plaster, MEd, & Rick Krustchinsky, PhD
Make science exciting for children and nurture their inquisitive
nature with over 160 hands-on, food-based science activities.
Each cross-curricular activity promotes brain development
by encouraging children to be physically involved during the
learning experience. After the activity is complete, children can
eat their work! Age focus: 4–8. Softbound, 264 pgs.
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THE PRESCHOOL SCIENTIST
Using Learning Centers to Discover and Explore Science
Robert A. Williams, Elizabeth A. Sherwood, Robert E. Rockwell & David A. Winnett
Children learn best through hands-on exploration, observation, and discovery.
With more than 100 activities, this book gives children the opportunity
to experience the exciting world of science. Using a unique inquiry-based
approach, these activities integrate science into the entire classroom. Each
activity has “Keep it Simple” and “Add a Challenge” sections so you can adjust
the level of diffi culty for your classroom. Age focus: 3–5. Softbound, 256 pgs.
MARVELOUS
MOVING THINGS
Early Childhood
Science in Motion
Mickey Sarquis, editor
Turn everyday
moving things like
toy cars, balls, and
swings into powerful
learning tools. These
22 hands-on activities are designed to build
science process skills and increase pathways
for learning in all areas. Age focus: 3–8.
Softbound, 155 pgs.
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Also See: Science in Early Childhood Education (PAGE 14)
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