Scientists usually learn about science by asking questions and then following a process to investigate an answer to their questions. (I’m sure you’re thinking that your child is a great little scientist with all the questions she asks!) In previous Science posts (“Feels Like”, Taste Test, Living or Nonliving Walk) we have encouraged parents to […]
Leaf Without Light for Life Science
February 22nd, 2008. Article posted under Science. Tags: experiment, investigation, life science, preschool, Science, scientific method. The article has no comments »
Living and Nonliving Collage for Life Science
As your child has a variety of experiences in her preschool program comparing living and nonliving things, she will come to see that “life” is more than movement; she will begin to incorporate other concepts such as eating, breathing and growth.
With your child, look through old magazines and newspapers for pictures of living things such […]
February 8th, 2008. Article posted under Science. Tags: life science, living and nonliving, preschool, Science. The article has no comments »
Living or Nonliving Walk for Life Science
Very young children first associate “life” with any object that moves, but living things share many other characteristics. Three of the most readily observed characteristics understood by your preschooler are: living things move on their own, grow and need moisture and nourishment.
Take a walk around your neighborhood or a city park. Keep your eye out […]
January 24th, 2008. Article posted under Science. Tags: life science, living and nonliving, preschool, Science. The article has no comments »
