In an early childhood environment, science can be looked at in terms of exploring, discovering and nurturing the children’s curiosity about the world around them. Teaching science is not only about formal experiments and chemical reactions, for young learners, science can be an extension of their everyday world. Their natural curiosity and love for play can make learning scientific skills fun and meaningful.
In this book you are provided with 25 learning experiences that cater for children aged 2-5 years. These experiences focus on different aspects of science and aim to be meaningful to the children, allowing them to make connections between what they already know and what they are learning.
More features of this book include:
- Suggested resources
- Potential extensions
- Proposed modifications
- Ideas for reflection
- Possible links to the EYLF Outcomes
- Experience photographs
- Explanations of the science within each experience