Typically preschoolers are taught the basics, such as colors, the alphabet and the numbers 1-20 through simple worksheets and activities. We also provide them with structured play, such as a kitchen set or a dress up station, and we make sure that they have time to build their motor skills through creating art and exploring music. However, all too often, we neglect to introduce our youngest … [Read more...]
Science Corner – 4 Ways to Study Habitats
Welcome to the Science Corner! This week, we will be discussing habitats and four ways that you can use to study about them. What is a habitat? Habitat - The natural environment of an plant or animal. A habitat describes the particular neighborhood where a plant or animal is found, including all of the living and non-living factors that surround it. Having an awareness of habitats is … [Read more...]
Science Corner: Nature Prints
Spring is a beautiful time of year, there are flowers blooming all around us and leaves popping out left and right. The only bad thing about this is that spring doesn’t last forever. The flowers will fade, the leaves will fall. Many people collect and press a piece of spring in a journal, but I want to share with you another method of preserving the leaves and flowers that are blooming all … [Read more...]
Science Corner: Observations and Results
Awhile back I share about the scientific method and how it's not as complicated as it seems. Step 5 of the scientific method says to "Record & Analyze any Observations and Results". In today's Science Corner, I thought I would take some time to explain the difference between observations and results. What are Observations? Observations are a record of the things you see happening in your … [Read more...]
Science Corner: In Search of Animal Scat
Animals are present in many of the places you go, but you seldom see them because they are afraid of people. However, there are many signs of the presence of animals in a habitat. You may see tufts of hair on a fence post or tree branch. You may see crushed grass or leaves from where the animals have bedded down for the night. And, if your really lucky, you might even see some scat! Scat … [Read more...]
What is the Scientific Method?
So what is the scientific method? Well in a nutshell, the scientific method trains the brain to examine and observe before making a statement of fact. It is the main method scientists use when asking and answering questions. And using the scientific method will teach your students to look at all the evidence before making a factual statement. In today's science corner, I wanted to explain … [Read more...]
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