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There’s a Zoo in Our Room!

Creating opportunities for children to learn about animal characteristics enhances a life science unit....

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Growing Plants and Minds

Using digital tools to support preschool science learning...

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Scaly, Slimy Fun in Prekindergarten

Preparing for the Next Generation Science Standards with local “herps”...

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Planting Deeper

Outdoor experiences challenge children’s misconceptions about the needs of plants....

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How Do Plants and Animals Prepare for Winter?

Local resources support an outdoor inquiry-based project....

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Guest Editorial: How to Integrate STEM Into Early Childhood Education

An opinion piece highlighting excerpts from the new report STEM Starts Early: Grounding Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in Early Childhood, co-published by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop and New America....

Early Childhood General Science STEM Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies

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Editor's Note: Revisiting the Framework: A Clear Pathway

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

Elementary NGSS Performance Expectations Teaching Strategies