This title is suitable for ages 2 to 6 years. Slosh, stir, stand on one foot, or just quietly observe. Whatever their learning style, children are certain to have fun with these innovative, involving activities - all created to build science readiness. Over 65 safe, age-appropriate activities encourage children to discover, sort, observe, predict, and think creatively. Create a mini-rainfall with a cloud-in-a-bag; 'see' sound with home-made whiz-bang gizmos; and, celebrate plants by taking a seedy sock walk. Have fun predicting your own roller derby winners, concocting amazing Gooblek, creating a Purple Cow solution milkshake, and making adobe brick building blocks.
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PreSchool-K-Designed to teach basic science concepts, Hauser's guide contains 65 activities to encourage children to "Guess," "Test," and "Find out." Intended to help them discover more about their everyday world, the projects utilize simple and safe household items. Activities such as making a wiggly water necklace out of a clear film canister, taking a walk in socks to pick up seeds, and constructing kites and spinners are a few of the fun ideas offered. Black-and-white drawings decorate and clarify the text. Occasional "Read it" sections recommend books for more information and there are helpful commentary notes for adults. Preschool teachers will find this title especially useful.
Marion F. Gallivan, Gannon University, Erie, PA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Marion F. Gallivan, Gannon University, Erie, PA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"Preschool teachers will find this title especially useful." -- School Library Journal
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50 of 51 people found the following review helpful:
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Preschoolers will love these fun "science" activities.,
By Rebecca Z. (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Science Play: Beginning Discoveries for 2-To-6-Year-Olds (Williamson Little Hands Book) (Paperback)
We bought "Science Play" not knowing the joy it wouldbring to our three year old. She LOVES this book! We enjoy doing theactivities with her and like that most "supplies needed" are items we have around the house. The activities are easy, fast and interactive so toddlers are kept interested. Another Bonus: No TV or Computer needed -- just Mom or Dads time.
36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
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You can't find a better book for Early Childhood Science,
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This review is from: Science Play: Beginning Discoveries for 2-To-6-Year-Olds (Williamson Little Hands Book) (Paperback)
As a science teacher who specializes in Early Childhood Science, you can't find a better book than this. It has good simple activities. It has different questions you can ask the children to stimulate their thinking. It has short explanations for grown-ups. It even has literature (read-aloud) suggestions. I've read a lot of science books, those published by educational publishers, those with fancy titles etc... and this is the one I recommend to our teachers.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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Outstanding resource,
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This review is from: Science Play: Beginning Discoveries for 2-To-6-Year-Olds (Williamson Little Hands Book) (Paperback)
My kids loved these fun learning activities. Enough to keep them busy through early childhood. Nothing canned here. . . all creative and discovery-focused. Makes biology and even physics accessable to very young children. You can't go wrong with this outstanding guide.
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The earth is more than a place for people; it's every creature's home, too! Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
trumpet ear Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Purple Cow New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Craft Fun! (Art & Activities for Kids) by North Light Books in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Benjamin Franklin by Paul More in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Counting Book by R. Miller on page 66
- And So They Build by Bert Kitchen on page 90
- Mirette on the Highwire (Caldecott Medal Book) by Emily Arnold McCully on page 133
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