ENRICHING EARLY SCIENTIFIC LEARNING (Paperback)

How can teachers and other early years professionals improves their practice as science educators? What learning experiences will motivate children and develop scientific conceptual understanding, skills and attitudes? How can the awe and wonder of science be shared with young children?;This practical text shows how good science learning can occur through creative activities which begin with adult and child exploration. It offers 20 stimulating ideas for good practice in science education with an emphasis upon: the importance of first hand experience of scientific phenomena; the accessibility of science concepts for all children; the creative and cross-curricular nature of science; and the use of low cost, readily available "household" materials.;The authors have considerable experience in this area and each activity has been used to enthuse young children and to develop their scientific understanding, process skills and positive attitudes to science. This book provides guidance as to how the demands of the National Curriculum and the Desirable Outcomes for Childrens' Learning can be met creatively.