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Inspiring Science in the Early Years: Exploring Good Practice (Paperback, Ed)
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Inspiring Science in the Early Years: Exploring Good Practice (Paperback, Ed)
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This book explores the science inherent in good early years
practice and provides a rich range of ideas to inspire you to 'have
a go' in your setting. It provides a balance between theory which
underpins good practice and plenty of ideas of how you might put
the theory into practice. With a focus on how children learn about
the world they live in and activities intended to develop
scientific understanding the book offers an holistic approach, with
key topics including:How children construct scientific meaning
Tuning into children's initial scientific understanding How play
supports the development of children's science ideas Providing a
rich environment for learning early years science Developing
children's scientific experiences This handy guide is ideal to
support you if you are studying on an early years course, or if you
are an established early years professional who wishes to enrich
early scientific learning in your setting. Lois Kelly and Di Stead
are Education Consultants specializing in primary science.This
clearly written and engaging book examines Science in the Early
Years through a variety of activities, including role-play, toys
and technology. The vital importance of sensory experiences and
language is emphasized throughout.The wide experience and knowledge
of the authors guarantees a highly enjoyable read. The links to all
curricula in the UK are extremely beneficial and I particularly
liked the way that photographs and Key Points text boxes have been
used throughout the book. The breadth and depth of writing about
science makes this a highly desirable book for any practitioner
working or studying in the Early Years. Kathy Brodie, Independent
Early Years ConsultantAs an Early Years consultant who is
passionate about children's thinking, exploring, questioning,
investigating and most of all engaging...I really enjoyed this
book. I especially liked it because it provokes practitioners to
think about 'science' as the discovery and exploration of the world
around us and not just as a National Curriculum subject. The mix of
authors, their writing styles and the content of each chapter makes
it a really easy and engaging read. Definitely one to add to your
reading list if you work with children in the Early Years. Alistair
Bryce-Clegg, Early Years ConsultantAs the title suggests, this book
from the first page onwards inspires the reader to learn more about
how to develop, enhance and incorporate effective practice in
science in the early years. In addition to developing an
understanding of how to approach the teaching of science, it gives
a clearly articulated and accessible theoretical insight into how
young children learn. To compliment this there are points of
reflection, case studies, practical tasks and examples from the
field. This is a valuable book for both students and practitioners
alike as it goes beyond just giving suggestions for what to do; it
explains the why and the how as well. Joanne McNulty, Manchester
Metropolitan UniversityThis is a warm, accessible book, strongly
grounded in research. It interweaves real life examples of science
in the early years with underlying pedagogic principles and
inspires new possibilities. The enthusiasm of the authors is
contagious! Kendra McMahon, Bath Spa University
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