Spotlight on young children : exploring science

Shillady, Amy. (Added Author). National Association for the Education of Young Children (Added Author).

Summary: Children's early science experiences, at school and at home, are the foundation for future science learning and comprehension--throughout the school years and life. This collection of articles from NAEYC's journal Young Children showcases exciting ways to support children's science explorations from infancy through age 8. - back cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9781928896944
ISBN: 1928896944
Physical Description: print
80 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.
Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Association for the Education of Young Children, c2013.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Cover title.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	Science in the air -- Toddlers' scientific explorations: encounters with insects -- STEM comes to preschool -- Science education for preschoolers through gardening and nature-based play -- Young thinkers in motion: problem solving and physics in preschool -- Preschool and kindergarten classroom strategies for the young scientist -- Supporting the scientific thinking and inquiry of toddlers and preschoolers through play -- Integrating science inquiry with reading and writing in kindergarten -- Science learning in out-of-school time: family engagement activities and resources -- Kindergartners investigate rocks and sand: addressing multiple learning styles through an inquiry-based approach -- Books to investigate: children's literature with science themes -- The role of science standards in early education -- Resources for exploring science with young children -- Reflecting, discussing, and exploring: questions and follow-up activities.