Science and Nature
Big Science for Growing Minds
Constructivist Classrooms for Young ThinkersAuthor(s): Jacqueline Grennon Brooks (click on the author's name for more titles)
Big Science for Growing Minds describes a groundbreaking curriculum that invites readers to rethink science education through a set of unifying concepts or “big ideas.” Using an integrated learning approach, the author shows teachers how to use readily available, low-cost items to create a safe classroom setting that fosters hands-on learning and exploration of real-life problems.
RRP $60.95
Building Structures With Young Children
Author(s): Ingrid Chalufour, Karen Worth (click on the author's name for more titles)
From playground equipment to skyscrapers, structures are everywhere. Building Structures with Young Children guides children's explorations to help deepen their understanding of the physical science present in building block structures - including concepts such as gravity, stability, and balance. Looking at science in a new way, this field-tested curriculum supports the early development of important science - inquiry skills such as questioning, investigating, discussing, and formulating ideas and theories - all aimed at helping children.
RRP $58.95
Curriculum: Brain Research, Math, Science
A Beginnings Workshop BookAuthor(s): Bonnie Neugebauer (click on the author's name for more titles)
In this collection of articles from Exchange Magazine, the book includes: Applying Brain Research, Maths and Numbers, Science: Using the Outdoors, and Young Children and Technology
RRP $53.95
Discovering Nature with Young Children
Author(s): Ingrid Chalufour, Karen Worth (click on the author's name for more titles)
Discovering Nature with Young Children is an inquiry-based curriculum that builds on children's natural curiosity about the living world.
RRP $58.95
Early Years Reflective Journal
Author(s): Claire Warden (click on the author's name for more titles)
This motivational book has inspirational quotes, photographs, and images which are interspersed with hundreds of ideas presented as possible lines of development for children under three. The high grade paper can be used for painting, sketching, mindmapping, and scrap-booking. Also ideal for continuous professional development.
RRP $39.95
Exploring Water with Young Children
NULLAuthor(s): Ingrid Chalufour, Karen Worth (click on the author's name for more titles)
This curriculum helps children develop basic science skills such as questioning, investigating, and discussing, as well as the forming of ideas and theories.
RRP $58.95
Giant Encyclopedia of Science Activities for Children 3 to 6, The
More Than 600 Science Activities Written by Teachers for TeachersLeave your fears of science behind! Respond to children's natural curiosity with over 600 teacher-created, classroom-tested activities guaranteed to teach your children all about science while they are having fun.
RRP $78.95
Hollyhocks and Honeybees
Garden Projects for Young ChildrenAuthor(s): Sara Starbuck, Marla Olthof, Karen Midden (click on the author's name for more titles)
You will learn everything you need to know about planning, preparation, plant selection, growing zones, and pest control. The authors also show how gardening can be incorporated into learning centers, circle times, and field trips, and provide ways to document children's learning. Other features include sample garden designs, recipes and activities, ideas for parent and community involvement, and a resource list.
RRP $67.95
Incredible Edible Science
Recipes for Developing Science and Literacy SkillsAuthor(s): Rick Krustchinsky, Liz Plaster (click on the author's name for more titles)
This book provides everything you need to teach important science and literacy skills to children in exciting ways. These food-based activities are developmentally appropriate and provide a hands-on tool that will inspire children's curiosity and learning. It includes an overview of brain development and educational theory; tips on getting organised; cooking safety and health guidelines and emphasises the six basic science process skills - observing, classifying, communicating, measuring, inferring, and predicting.
RRP $67.95
Inspiring Spaces for Young Children
Author(s): Jessica Deviney, Lois Mitten Rosenberry, Mary Anne Rody, Sandra Duncan, Sara Harris (click on the author's name for more titles)
Inspiring Spaces for Young Children invites teachers to enhance children’s educational environments in a beautiful way by emphasizing aesthetic environmental qualities that are often overlooked in early childhood classrooms, such as nature, colour, furnishings, textures, displays, lighting, and focal points.
RRP $78.95
Journal of Awe and Wonder
Author(s): Claire Warden (click on the author's name for more titles)
An open space to record your ideas and reflections, beautifully presented in honour of the Nature Action Collaborative for Children.
The stunning photographs celebrate young children connecting with nature from around the world. Inspirational quotations on vellum paper, glossy photos and watercolour paper for artwork and scrapbooking are what make this an amazing book.
RRP $44.95
Jump Into Science
Active Learning for Preschool ChildrenAuthor(s): Rae Pica (click on the author's name for more titles)
This book brings science to life by helping children learn about their bodies, animals, seasons, and the weather in active and fun ways. Activities are organised by level of difficulty, require few or no materials and include related children's books or music to extend the learning.
RRP $33.95
Learn and Play the Green Way
Fun Activities with Reusable MaterialsAuthor(s): Rhoda Redleaf (click on the author's name for more titles)
Dont throw it away - use it for play! Turn items headed for the rubbish into fun, educational, and safe toys and activities for young children. Find one hundred creative and clever ideas re-purposing common household objects - including shoeboxes, fabric scraps, plastic lids, and buttons -into entertaining playthings. They benefit children's early learning by promoting sensory perception and development in physical; social and emotional; cognitive; and language and communication areas.
RRP $44.95
Learning with Nature Idea Book
Creating Nurturing Outdoor Spaces for ChildrenThe Guiding Principles from the Learning With Nature Idea Book provide a foundation for creating nurturing outdoor spaces for children. These field-tested principles for effective outdoor learning environments give you practical ideas for using nature as an integral part of children's learning whether you are adding natural components to an existing outdoor classroom, or designing a new space.
RRP $39.95
Lens on Outdoor Learning
Active Learning for Preschool ChildrenAuthor(s): Ginny Sullivan, Wendy Banning (click on the author's name for more titles)
Packed with colourful photographs and detailed stories about children exploring and experiencing nature, this book will inspire you to facilitate and encourage children's learning as they spend time in nature. Each story describes how children naturally explore and create their own learning experiences outdoors.
RRP $112.95
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