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PROGRAM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT * 1 HOUR * LEVEL 2

STEM in the Early Childhood Program
Science in the Early Childhood Program

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Science curriculum in early childhood classrooms can be a difficult addition to the normal curriculum that is already in place. Some early childhood classrooms have a pre-existing curriculum that they are urged to adhere to, while others simply cannot find the time to implement new subjects or routines.

It is critical to provide fact-based, evidence supported information when delivering a science lesson no matter how simple or complex. How you deliver the lesson is completely up to you. Whether you create a lesson plan about the solar system by creating a model, or having children dress up as planets and orbit around the teacher as the sun, it is a science lesson that will teach your students about one of the many important realms of science. 
How to include science in your early childhood program:
  • Include a science center area in your classroom. Include a basket of magnifying glasses, small paint brushes, small sheets of paper and pencils on a table with leaves, rocks, pine cones, a bird’s nest and more items for children to explore.
  • Encourage scientific exploration on the playground, in the classroom, and on field trips.
  • Give children a range of interests to explore and expand their knowledge.
  • Allow for student-led learning.
  • Lead by example by asking questions and exploring different means of answering the questions.