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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…
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Early Childhood Engineering and Natural Resources
Journal Article | August 2020
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Community-Informed STEM Teaching Strategies for Early Childhood Educators During COVID
Journal Article | August 2022
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Shining Light on the Importance of Explore-Before-Explain Experiences for Early Childhood Learners
Journal Article | January 2022
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Editor's Note: Early Childhood Engineering Experiences
Journal Article | October 2019
Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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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.
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Journal Article | October 2018
A Lego robotics club inspired by Reggio Emilia supports children’s authentic learning.
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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.
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Science Learning in the Early Years
Journal Article | August 2020
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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…
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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.
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Editor's Note: Early Childhood Engagement in Science
Journal Article | February 2017
Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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Editor's Note: Early Childhood Physical Science
Journal Article | January 2016
Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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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.
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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…