The Nature of Science in Early Childhood

Book Chapter | April 2016

In this chapter, the objective of the activity “Observations and Inferences” is to introduce the concept of creating inferences based on observations. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1…

Early Childhood Engineering and Natural Resources

Journal Article | August 2020

Shining Light on the Importance of Explore-Before-Explain Experiences for Early Childhood Learners

Journal Article | January 2022

Editor's Note: Early Childhood Engineering Experiences

Journal Article | October 2019

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

Early Childhood Resources Review: <i>Creative Investigations in Early Engineering & Technology</i>

Journal Article | February 2019

This column evaluates elementary science resources. This issue focuses on engineering and technology in early childhood.

Early Childhood Robotics

Journal Article | October 2018

A Lego robotics club inspired by Reggio Emilia supports children’s authentic learning.

The Early Years: The Nature of Science in Early Childhood

Journal Article | September 2014

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue discusses ways to incorporate nature of science into the early childhood classroom.

Science Learning in the Early Years

Journal Article | August 2020

Dinosaur Extinction, Early Childhood Style

Journal Article | December 2008

Do dinosaurs have bellybuttons? This intriguing question launched a journey into inquiry science that captivated a class of four-year-olds for eight months. As students enjoyed dinosaur books, examined dinosaur…

Early Childhood Resources Review: The Young Artist as Scientist: What Can Leonardo Teach Us?

Journal Article | July 2019

This column evaluates elementary science resources. This issue focuses on the role of art in science.

Editor's Note: Early Childhood Physical Science

Journal Article | January 2016

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

Editor's Note: Early Childhood Engagement in Science

Journal Article | February 2017

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

Engineering Encounters: An Engineering Design Process for Early Childhood

Journal Article | November 2016

This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month's issue shares information about trying (again) to engineer an egg package.

Start Young! Early Childhood Science Activities (e-book)

eBook | July 2009

You asked for it—now you’ve got it! In a focus group at a recent NSTA convention, teachers of prekindergarten through second grade clamored for help. They do want easy-to-do science activities they can use for everyday…

Guest Editorial: How to Integrate STEM Into Early Childhood Education

Journal Article | October 2017

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…