Preschool Resources

Learning science and engineering practices from age 3 through preschool can foster a child's curiosity in exploring the world and lay the foundation for science learning in K-12 settings.

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Yes, and Cross-Curricular Planning for Preschool

Preschool in a Science Center

Preschool Science at Home: The PEEP Family Science Apps

Science with infants, toddlers and preschoolers

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Phenomena-driven Science Instruction

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Journal Article

Preschoolers “On the Move” with Energy

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Innovations in Road Weather Science, February 19, 2026

Join us on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about road weather science....

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Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service and In-service Elementary Science/STEM Teachers, February 23, 2026

Elementary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 7:00 – 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the elementary classroom....

Reports Article

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, September 30, 2025

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Sponsored Web Seminar: It’s a Win-Win: Spending Time on Elementary Science Supports Achievement across Subject Areas, December 10, 2025

Join the Lawrence Hall of Science and the Center for Advancing Elementary Science through Assessment, Research, and Technology (CAESART) on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to explore how science teaching and learning in elem...

Reports Article

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, September 23, 2025

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2025 Arctic Report Card Headlines, January 29, 2026

Join us on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the state of the Arctic environment....

NSTA Kids

Too Much Quiet! (Library Binding)

Now available for presale (to ship late November) Set in a vibrant, real-world classroom and inspired by the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), this engaging story combines scientific thinking with creativity and care. As the teacher intro...

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Science Update: Archive: Mineral Resources for our Future, October 16, 2025

Critical minerals have been all over the news lately.  While we may be familiar with the mining of copper, coal, and gold, emerging resources like lithium, rare earth elements, cobalt, and more have driven the search for a new generation of...

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Navigating NSTA 2025 Fall Conference: A Guide for First-Time Attendees, October 23, 2025

Are you a first-time NSTA conference attendee? Join us on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, as we guide you through what the NSTA National Conference in Minneapolis has to offer. This seminar is a great opportunity for first-ti...

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Making the Most of Attending an NSTA Conference - Minneapolis 2025, October 21, 2025

Join us on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn how to make the most of attending the NSTA National Conference taking place in Minneapolis, MN, from November 12 - 15, 2025. In this web seminar participants will learn:...

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Archive: Reviewing Proposals for NSTA Conference in Anaheim, September 23, 2025

Are you interested in helping NSTA reviewing proposals for the National Conference in Anaheim? Join us on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, to learn the process that NSTA follows to review conference proposals.  During th...

Web Seminar

Hubble's 36th Anniversary and Recent Science Highlights, April 23, 2026

Join us on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to celebrate the 36th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope’s launch into space.Max Mutchler from the Space Telescope Science Institute will present new images and recent science ...

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