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ERIC Number: EJ661540
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-1538-6619
Science in the Preschool Classroom: Capitalizing on Children's Fascination with the Everyday World To Foster Language and Literacy Development.
Conezio, Kathleen; French, Lucia
Young Children, v57 n5 p12-18 Sep 2002
Teachers can capitalize on young children's natural curiosity about the world around them by including science learning in the preschool curriculum. Science activities provide a rich knowledge base and foster skills in receptive and expressive language, skills in self-regulation, and skills in problem identification, analysis, and solution. (TJQ)
Descriptors: Curiosity, Early Childhood Education, Emergent Literacy, Experiential Learning, Hands on Science, Interdisciplinary Approach, Language Acquisition, Language Skills, Preschool Curriculum, Problem Solving, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Teacher Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Daily Activities; Natural Learning