Exploring Science in Early Childhood

The new their edition of this best-selling text focuses on early childhood education from birth through age eight. Based on theories of child development, this text depicts how to integrate scientific concepts with music and movement, language arts, social studies, and art. The text uses a problem-solving approach to discuss constructive concepts along with a balance of naturalistic, informal, and structured activities and experiences. The importance of literature and writing in science education is emphasized. Also, the text describes how to use dramatic play and thematic projects as vehicles for integration.Lind, Karen K. is the author of 'Exploring Science in Early Childhood', published 1991 under ISBN 9780827347229 and ISBN 0827347227.