More than Magnets, Standards Edition: Science Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten

by Sally Moomaw, Brenda Hieronymus

Overview

Take the uncertainty out of teaching science to children with this comprehensive curriculum framework that aligns with early learning standards. Enjoy over 100 interactive activities guaranteed to encourage children to explore their world. Each activity includes background scientific information for teachers, a guide to implementation, and children's typical responses.

Sally Moomaw, EdD, is associate professor of early childhood education at the University of Cincinnati. She is the author of Teaching STEM in the Early Years.

Brenda Hieronymus is an early childhood education specialist and instructor at the Arlitt Child and Family Research and Education Center at the University of Cincinnati.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781605545165
Publisher:	Redleaf Press
Publication date:	08/08/2017
Edition description:	Standards ed.
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 10.40(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Sally Moomaw, EdD, is associate professor of early childhood education at the University of Cincinnati. She has a doctoral degree in special education and spent a long career as a preschool and kindergarten teacher and as associate director for professional development at the university's Arlitt Child Development Center. Moomaw has authored or coauthored fourteen books on early childhood curriculum, including More Than Counting, Lessons from Turtle Island, and Teaching STEM in the Early Years.

Brenda Hieronymus is an early childhood education specialist and adjunct instructor at the Arlitt Child and Family Research and Education Center at the University of Cincinnati, where she teaches young children from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, develops and implements state-of-the-art curriculum materials, and teaches college courses.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Earth and Space Science

Life Science—Animals

Life Science—Plants

Physical Science—Force and Motion

Physical Science—Art and Music

Chemistry

Ecology