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What science happens in your sandbox?
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A pile of sand, a sandbox or a sensory table full of sand are tools for imaginative play, sensory exploration and science investigations. In the April 2013 issue of Science and Children, the Early Years column, I…
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Sensory experiences to invoke an environment described in a book
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We did more than watch as early childhood educator Sarah Glassco read the book Senses at the Seashore by Shelley Rotner (Millbrook Press 2006) during her presentation on using imagination to explore science concepts.…
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Get what you need at conferences, big and small, national and local
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I think of conferences as meetings with multiple science coaches, each of whom help me improve my teaching in some way—if I implement the updates or changes once I’m back at school. That may be a big if. Those updates…
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Teaching that uses the Project Approach is one way for children to learn deeply about a topic or concept. Early Childhood Investigations Webinars hosted Dr. Sylvia C. Chard, Professor Emeritus of the University of…
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Static electricity, something we experience before we're old enough to understand it
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It was a beautiful sunny winter day in the mid Atlantic region in the mid 40s with little wind when I went walking in a wetlands park wearing a synthetic fleece jacket and nylon pants. The boardwalk over the water is…
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Planning to teach about life cycles?
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There is something about the changes in the natural world due to seasonal changes in spring time that inspire us to talk about baby plants, baby birds, and baby anything. During a warm spell in January I was inspired to…
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Birding and Engineering Makes for a Great Week
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Two worthy programs to participate in this year or mark on your calendar for next year. Great Outdoor Bird Count Monday is the last day for this year, so it’s not too late to take part in a citizen science…
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Look for conferences near you…learn, share, drink coffee
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If you have yet to experience a National Science Teachers Association conference, take a look at the multiple opportunities offered each year. Attend a conference to firm up your understanding of science and…
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Resources about technology use in early childhood education
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The NAEYC Technology and Young Children Interest Forum has put together many resources for early childhood educators looking for guidance on what, when and how to use the broad range of digital and analog devices we…
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Introducing guest blogger, Patty Born Selly
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Who better to meet, in this winter season, than someone from Minnesota who shares her ideas on how to enjoy the outdoors with children in her blog, Small Wonders? (I especially enjoyed the post about wrestling with…
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Next Generation Science Standards–understanding based on "prior experiences"
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A preK student acquires prior experience with sunlight needed to demonstrate understanding of NGSS Performance Expectations. The second draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) has been released and can…
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In the late fall as the weather alternated between 40°F and 70°F overnight, bumblebees sometimes got caught by cold temperatures and spent the night on the zinnia flowers in my garden. They would crouch around the inner…
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Exploring natural and human-made materials
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“I found these two rocks in the sandbox and I think they’re from a volcano.” Children like to share their special found objects and talk about where they came from and what they might be. “I think this is a dead spider…
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Baby laughter…what do they laugh at?
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While you’re looking forward to winter break, here’s a way you can have fun and do a little bit of science data collecting to contribute to a citizen science project. The Baby Laughter project would like to know…
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Reading some standards for early childhood science teaching
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The non-profit Minnesota coalition SciMathMN, published A Guide for Parents: “What Should I Look for in the Science Program in My Child’s School?” Some of the items apply only to Minnesota but others are useful to…
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