Active Experiences for Active Children : Science

by Carol Seefeldt, Alice Galper

For courses in Early Childhood Science, Block Methods, and Early Childhood Teachers of Science. This practical book guides teachers of three-to five-year olds in planning and in implementing meaningful science skills and experiences. Using the most up-to-date research, the authors provide an excellent balance of theory and practice that are tied to the Benchmarks for Science Literacy, the National Science Education Standards, and NAEYC guidelines for developmentally appropriate practice.

Genres: Nonfiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published September 20, 2001

Reviews

[Monica White]

I really like the idea behind books like this because active kids often learn so much better when they can actually move and explore rather than being expected to sit still for everything. At home we try to give plenty of opportunities for movement alongside quieter activities. A Goodevas climbing setup has been useful for us for exactly that reason - climbing, balancing and changing configurations gives them something physical to focus on, and then it’s much easier to transition to books or other activities afterwards.