For courses in Early Childhood Science, Block Methods, and Early Childhood Teachers of Science. This practical book guides teachers of three-to five-year olds in planning and in implementing meaningful science skills and experiences. Using the most up-to-date research, the authors provide an excellent balance of theory and practice that are tied to the Benchmarks for Science Literacy, the National Science Education Standards, and NAEYC guidelines for developmentally appropriate practice.

PART ONE. THEORY OF ACTIVE EXPERIENCES.
1. Experiences and Science in Early Childhood: Theory into Practice.
2. Active Children--Active Indoor Environments.
3. Active Children--Active Outdoor Environments.
4. Building Connections to Home and Community Through Active Experiences.
5. Experiences and Science Content.
PART TWO. GUIDES TO ACTIVE EXPERIENCES.
Experience 1. Living Things Grow and Change: Seeds and Plants.
Experience 2. Living Things Grow and Change: Insects and Small Animals.
Experience 3. I Am a Scientist.
Experience 4. How Toys Work.
Experience 5. The Earth: Water.
Experience 6. The Earth: Rocks and Minerals.
Experience 7. The Human Body: The Senses.
Experience 8. Healthy Bodies.