Preschool Pathways to Science (Preps): Facilitating Scientific Ways of Thinking, Talking, Doing, and Understanding

ISBN-13: 9781598570441 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 160 str.

Rochel Gelman; Kimberley Brenneman; Gay MacDonald

Opis

NSTA Recommended To ensure they're meeting state early learning guidelines for science, preschool educators need fun, age-appropriate, and research-based ways to teach young children about scientific concepts. That's just what they'll get with this hands-on guidebook The basis for the PBS KIDS show Sid the Science Kid, this innovative teaching resource helps children ages 3 5 investigate their everyday world and develop the basics of scientific thinking skills they'll apply across subject areas when they enter school. A fun and engaging way to introduce science to young children, PrePS is a must-have because it

• Is based on the domain-specific approach to cognitive development. The collaborative work of cognitive researchers and preschool educators, this approach incorporates lessons learned from developmental research and classroom experience.
• Provides age-appropriate introduction to key science practicesSee which domain of school readiness in the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Outcomes Framework this book addresses.
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