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The S&C astronomy issue article Sky Observations by the Book (NSTA membership required) presents lessons specifically for teaching young children astronomy concepts with picture books. Authors Kathy Cabe Trundle and…
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What Can I Observe in the Outdoors?
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Observations and data from nature
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The word “data” for some people conjures up pages of numbers or a dreadful experience in statistics class. But get rid of the deer-in-the-headlights look and dig into lessons focused on forensics, snow, fruit flies, and…
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Seed sprouting, activity and observation
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It’s fun for children to plant seeds in a special container, but it can be hard to remember to water them, leading to disappointment if the plants don’t survive. Planting grass seed in some bare spots on any lawn is…
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Too cold? Observing animals in winter
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With very cold weather settling into many areas, children’s outdoor time may be restricted due to temperature and wind chill limits set relative to the temperature ranges normally experienced in their area. ChildCare…
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The iPad Pro: Hands-on Observations
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The iPad Pro is, at its core, a larger iPad. Larger screen. Larger speakers (four of them), larger keyboard, larger processor, and larger resolution. But so what? Well, I guess it depends on whether or not you…
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Recording observations and collecting data about birds
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Birds are wild animals that children are quite likely to see and recognize. They live in the city and in the country and in between, all over the world. Why not begin talking about the birds that your students see…
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Supporting children's observation: what will they remember?
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Two particularly inquisitive and bright former preK students (siblings) unexpectedly attended a workshop I gave for early childhood teachers about bringing local butterflies into the classroom for observation. Instead…
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Why are most auroras observed near the North and South Poles?
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Two New NSTA Kids Books Highlight Importance of Observation
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Two new children’s books published by NSTA Kids, a division of NSTA Press, are filled with rich illustrations and highlight the importance of discovery, observation, and investigation. In From Flower to Fruit, young…
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Observe. Everything. Young children, Science Friday and walks in nature
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Why is a spider hanging out on a flower? Two-year-old children observed this spider but haven’t yet asked a question about it. Give them time. #ObserveEverything “Observation is that first step to discovery,” noted…
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Children's drawings reflect their observations—and their thoughts
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Here’s what I love about the early childhood education community: the communication, sharing thoughts and wonderings! In the November 2010 Early Years column in NSTA’s elementary school journal, Science and Children…
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Discovering Science: teaching science and observation skills (roots, grades 2-3)
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Every science lesson requires students to listen, look, and learn. But do all students have the keen observations skills it takes? Watch what is happening during a science lesson. Students are busy working together. But…
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Observing, Learning about, Appreciating, and (Maybe) Holding Small Animals Such As Insects
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In the fall we may begin to see more spiders in our houses and schools. Why is that? Are they moving indoors as the weather cools? The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture dispels this myth with some spider facts…
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