Early Childhood Resources

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

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Culturally Responsive Teaching

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Where Did the Plant Come From?

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Using Apps to Engage All Families in Science Exploration

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Yes, and Cross-Curricular Planning for Preschool

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Journal and Lesson Plans

Elementary Journal

Lesson Plans

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, November 29, 2022

Web Seminar

Book Beat Live! The 2023 Outstanding STEM Books List: Ignite Students’ Interest in Science and Engineering! What’s on your Holiday Gift List? December 13, 2022

Join us on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET for another edition of NSTA's Book Beat Live! How do we prepare 21st-century...

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Space Science Explorations as Equity

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Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth

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Earth’s Place in the Universe

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Science and Children—September/October 2022

Volume 60, Number 1 Joyful Science This school year, let’s find ways to make learning joyful. When I think of joyful learning, I do not thin...

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, September 13, 2022

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Have You Ever Been in a Volcano?

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Joyful Science

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Starting With Science

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Preschoolers’ Science Learning Can Be Joyful—Using a Play-Based, Project Approach

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Joyful Science

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