Curiosity and Thinking: Why Science Belongs in Early Childhood

March 2015 Provider Meeting: Problem solving and inquiry is the foundation of a young child’s learning. Children are natural problem solvers. The early childhood setting is where children are provided opportunities to learn to value different kinds of thinking, think creatively and logically, and interact with the world around them.…

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Responding and extending children’s language

Communication begins early. The baby cries; the mother picks her up and cuddles her. The toddler says “Doggie”; Grandpa responds with, ”Yes, the doggie’s name is Max.” The preschooler runs to the slide and says, “Look at me!” The child care provider comments, “Wow! You climbed those steps quickly.” The kindergartener…

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