Science in the early years: building firm foundations from birth to five

Giving early years practitioners and students the confidence to effectively support scientific exploration and investigation with young children, this bookexplains the science behind young children's knowledge and understanding of the world. Linking theory to practice and the Early Years Foundation Stage, theemphasis throughout the book is on recognizing young children as competent, creative thinkers and building on their ideas. The book is packed with criticalquestions and opportunities for reflection, to encourage the reader to think carefully about the role of the adult in supporting child-initiated learning and discovery. The authors look at all the key areas of scientific knowledge, and provide practical ideas suitable for babies, children aged 2 years and children aged 3 to 5 years. There is also advice on using observations to help with assessment, and for planning the next steps in children's learning. Chapterscover: links to the early years curriculum in England ,Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, creating a science-rich environment, linking science learning opportunities to areas of provision, exploration and investigation, indoors and outdoors, introducing new vocabulary, handling tricky questions, suppliers of resources and equipment. By making clear links to practice, this book enables the reader to implement new and exciting ideas in any early years setting. Pat Brunton and Linda Thornton are both Education Consultants based in Cornwall. They run their own training and consultancy company alc associates, and editEarly Years Update. INDICE: PART ONE / Supporting young children's science learning / Creatinga science rich environment / PART TWO / Introduction to part two / Living Things / Habitats and sustainability / The structure of the human body and healthy living / Materials / Forces / Air and water / Magnets and magnetism / Electricity / Sound / Light, colour and shade / The Earth

• ISBN: 978-1-84860-143-7
• Editorial: Sage Publications
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 208
• Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés