A Head Start on Life Science (Paperback)

Paperback. Nurture curiosity and even joy in the youngest scientists. The 24 inquiry-based lessons in this lively collection show you how. The activities are organized into sections on animals, plants, and nature walks. Rather than merely presenting science facts to 3- to 7-year-olds, youll prompt them to make discoveries of their own. Theyll explore critter camouflage, probe pumpkin insides, make bird feeders, and more.A Head Start on Life Science is as easy to use as it is inspiring. Each lesson includes lists of learning objectives and required materials, relevant background to help you prepare, plus at-home activities written in English and Spanish. Connections to multiple subjectsincluding reading, writing, math, dramatic play, and artlet you offer related learning opportunities. Extensions help you relate the science to childrens everyday lives and encourage them to explore with their families.You can use A Head Start on Life Science in preschools, elementary schools, informal science settings, home schoolsanywhere you want to engage children in meaningful, longer-lasting science learning. The book is a follow-up to NSTAs popular A Head Start on Science. Like that treasury of science activities, this collection is designed to heighten childrens sense of wonder about the natural world. Nurture curiosity and even joy in the youngest scientists. The 24 inquiry-based lessons in this lively collection show you how. The activities are organised into sections on animals, plants, and nature walks. Rather than merely presenting science facts to 3 to 7 year-olds, you'll prompt them to make discoveries of their own. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…