The Preschool Scientist

Book excerpt: Children learn best through hands-on exploration, observation, and discovery. With more than 100 activities, "The Preschool Scientist "gives children the opportunity to actively engage, experiment, create, and discover the exciting world of science. Using a unique inquiry-based approach, these activities explore science through learning centers, integrating this important subject into the entire classroom. Each of the activities has "Keep it Simple" and "Add a Challenge" sections so teachers can adjust the difficulty to their unique classrooms. Organized by theme, chapters include: - Alike and Different - Exploring Motion - Exploring Change - Exploring Tools - Working with Water - Light and Shadows - Getting to Know Our World With this hands-on approach, children will have fun developing problem-solving skills while becoming comfortable with exploring their world.