The new edition of this popular book again gathers all of the elements necessary to help prospective teachers learn to inspire children to care about their world and how it works, enjoy investigating it, and remember with pride what their investigations uncover. These authors clearly demonstrate that to be effective, science teaching must engage children not just physically, intellectually, and socially; but, emotionally, as well. They show how providing achievable goals and appropriate guidance sparks children's natural interest in what things do, how things work, and why things happen the way they do. The book's multi-model approach works with a variety of learning styles. It connects science activities with the rest of the early childhood curriculum—math, literature, music, art, etc.—and places science in the context of today's children's lives within the family and the community. Increased coverage of neuroscience expands discussion of the complex interactions between emotions, memory, and thought processes.

Science Experiences for the Early Childhood Years: An Integrated Affective Approach, Eighth Edition

Science & Math

Rivkin, Mary S.

Harlan, Jean Durgin

History & Philosophy

PRENTICE/HALL

Science Experiences for Early Childhood Years: An Integrated Affective Approach

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Pearson College Div

Clearly organized, the text provides a research-based rationale for early science education in Part I chapters. Emphasizing that meaningful science for young children builds on the emotional underpinnings of their curiosity and concerns about the everyday world, and their pleasure in exploring it, this resource encourages new teachers to help children live appreciatively and thoughtfully on Earth. The topical chapters in Part II offer solid, accessible, concept-based activities are concurrent with the vision of the new 'Framework for K-12 Science Education', being developed by the Board on Science Education of the National Academy of Science.

Science Experiences for the Early Childhood Years: An Integrated Affective Approach (11th Edition)

Harlan, Jean D.

Fike, Sarah

Pearson

Toward Curriculum for Being: Voices of Educators (Curriculum Issues and Inquiries)

Five teacher-scholars examine in a series of papers written over several years what it means to teach, to work together, to seek new forms of curriculum, and to engage in interpretive inquiry. Some of the metaphors that surfaced in their conversations and writing are Education as Journey, Language as Meaning, and Teacher as Pilgrim. Themes that grew out of their dialogue about these metaphors and their implications for curriculum and teaching include The Meaning of Questioning, Alienation, Detour, Caring, and Dwelling.

Toward Curriculum for Being: Voices of Educators (Suny Series in Curriculum Issues & Inquiries)

Lee, Diane

Berman, Louise M.

Hultgren, Francine H.

Roderick, Jessie A.

State Univ of New York Pr

For many school-age children, outdoor experiences are very limited. The author compellingly argues for ensuring that children have outdoor play and learning opportunities, describes exciting playgrounds in the U.S. and other countries, and provides practical information on safety, accessibility, and curriculum.

The Great Outdoors: Restoring Children's Right to Play Outside

Nature & Ecology

Natl Assn for the Education

Children's outdoor play and experiences matter!
 New delights and opportunities for learning await each time children venture outdoors. This updated and expanded edition of The Great Outdoors will inspire teachers to make it possible for children to spend more time outdoors, have safe environments, and be free to learn through exploration. This book: - Reviews why outdoor play matters for children, especially when it involves nature - Explores the historical and contemporary inspirations and foundation for nature education - Discusses ways to keep children safe outdoors, including minimizing sun exposure and other dangers - Highlights the importance of nature experiences for children’s spiritual development - Explores the necessity and challenges of creating child-friendly cities and environments
 Each chapter ends with action items to improve children’s access to safe, clean, and interesting places in your community and is packed with resource ideas for further exploration. The Great Outdoors will enable you take up the challenge to advocate for enticing outdoor spaces for children.

The Great Outdoors: Advocating for Natural Spaces for Young Children

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Exercise & Fitness

The National Association for the Education of Young Children

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