How can you consistently pull off hands-on tinkering with kids? How do you deal with questions that you can't answer? How do you know if tinkering kids are learning anything or not? Is there a line between fooling around with real stuff and learning? The idea of learning through tinkering is not so radical. From the dawn of time, whenever humanity has wanted to know more, we have achieved it most effectively by getting our hands dirty and making careful...

"A panel of experts pulls together the research, stories, and lessons learned from using the Project Approach in a variety of settings. Readers are invited to dive deeply with them into the world of project work, beginning with the neuroscience foundation, through the research in the field, and on to the challenges and successes. This book began as a deep discussion among administrators, teachers, researchers, teacher educators, and educational consultants...

"Projects and experiments to inspire and challenge your kids! The STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math) are top education priorities in the United States--and they are growing fields with a high demand for jobs. If you want to make sure your children are prepared for the future in these fields, here's how you can help: Make it fun! Expose them to hands-on, real-world, and fun activities so they'll become engaged, motivated, and...

Suggests ways to study nature, covering such areas as field skills, tracks and droppings, animal homes, trees, and rock pools.

Presents instructions and materials lists for 250 activities designed to introduce thirty-nine science concepts for children from three to six years old.

"[This book] contains 60 fun-packed craft activities designed to promote a love of learning through creative play. With simple projects that encourage everything from problem-solving and creativity to numbers and fine motor skills, Sophie has road-tested every activity with her own kids. Each project has been designed to be use din different ways across the age range (from babies to 5-year-olds) so you can use the book over and over again and watch...

"We all want our preschoolers to learn and have fun - but what happens when a hectic life gets in the way? You no longer have to waste time searching for age-appropriate activities. Now you can enjoy the ultimate collection of kid-tested fun that can be ready in minutes! Autumn McKay, author of The Ultimate Toddler Activity Guide, is a mother of 3 preschoolers and understands the pressure to create fun activities that don't take a lot of time to...

Movement activities designed to develop a child's listening, perceptual and cognitive skills. More challenging than v. 1 and 2.