Science Is Simple: Over 250 Activities for Preschoolers
<DIV><P>What do seeds need to grow? What can the wind do? What is dirt?<br>Like learning to count or read, understanding the fascinating world of science is an essential skill. This innovative book encourages three-to-six-year olds to predict outcomes, ask questions, and investigate answers. Watch preschoolers develop essential observational and analytical skills as they eagerly jump into the hands-on, interactive process that is science.</P><P><I>Science Is Simple</I> contains 250 activities spanning 39 kid-pleasing science concepts. From magnets to bubbles, insects to volcanoes, there are experiments to interest each and every child. Budding scientists will "have a ball" learning about objects in motion or feeling the texture of their own homemade paper. Future astronauts will immerse themselves in making a rocket ship and watching it blast off! Children will be captivated as they learn about science and the role it plays in their everyday lives.</P><P><I>Science Is Simple</I> includes:<br><UL><LI>Individual exploration ideas as well as group activities</LI><LI>An appendix with a list of science websites and other resources</LI><LI>An extensive list of suggested children's literature related to the science concepts</LI><LI>Letters to parents that explain each concept that their child explores</LI><LI>Open-ended questions that encourage self-discovery, creative thinking, and new ways of problem solving</LI><LI>Enough fun experiments to keep the children in your classroom learning all year long</LI></UL></DIV>