Science Activities A to Z


Book Description

Process-oriented, age-appropriate science activities make this guide a must-have in all settings where children are learning and developing. Each section helps teachers and parents in finding science activities for a theme-based curriculum, for spur-of-the-moment activities and for letter- of-the-week plans. Supply lists and a sample family letter encouraging collection of easy-to-acquire items help get the science center up and running. And, the theme-specific index and concept-specific indexes make it easy to plan activities to accompany study units.







Science, A Closer Look, Grade K, Kindergarten A to Z Activity Book


Book Description

The A to Z Activity Book provides science activities based on the letters of the alphabet! It includes four different activities for each letter, and extends science instruction through an interdisciplinary approach.




Science Centers a to Z


Book Description

The book provides practical methods to integrate science into the classroom.




Health, Safety, and Nutrition Activities A to Z


Book Description

Health, Safety, and Nutrition Activities A to Z presents a detailed lesson plan format of open-ended activities. Users will enjoy the activities as they explore different options to live a healthy, safe, and nutritious life. The activities are easy-to-understand and follow. Each section will assist users in finding activities for a theme based curriculum, to incorporate a letter of the week, or provide a spur of the moment filler activity.




A to Z Computer Science Activity Book


Book Description

An awesome and fascinating introduction to computer science concepts, one letter at a time!The Computer Science A to Z Activity Book introduces kids (and adults) to coding and computer science vocabulary, from letter A to Z. Explore the collection of fun, engaging and innovative activities in this book and learn the basics of programming and computer science! On every page, you will find a brief description of the word mentioned and a fun activity with it. You will learn about how the Internet works, algorithms, and also learn about people like Grace Hopper, Tim Berners-Lee and more. This book has places for you to draw and color, word searches, and a ton of other awesome stuff! Draw a flowchart for baking a cookie, learn sorting using playing cards, debug some code, and HAVE FUN!




Scientists from a to Z


Book Description

Am I an astronomer? Am I a botanist? Am I a dendrologist? Scientists from A to Z, an interactive alphabet book written in a question and answer format, will inspire children to see themselves as scientists. Because this book features photographs of children engaged in everyday scientific activities, young readers will be empowered by the idea that they don't have to be"grown-ups" to be scientists. As readers answer the questions posed by each scientist in the book and learn that scientists are more than wild-haired men in white coats, they will understand there are many fields of science. Children will learn that when they wonder and ask questions about the natural world, they are already scientists! Scientists from A to Z is essential for elementary classrooms and is perfect for introducing the concept of what a scientist is to young readers.




Group Time Activities A to Z


Book Description

Group Time Activities A to Z presents a detailed lesson plan format of activities for young children ages two and up. The activities spotlight music, large and small muscle procedures, cognitive abilities, and games that are easy to understand and follow. Each section will help teachers and families to find large group activities for a theme based curriculum, to incorporate a letter of the week, or provide a spur of the moment filler. Many activity choices are given for each targeted alphabet letter. A "Helpful Hints" section shares tried and true suggestions to make the group time experience easy and enjoyable and a supply list of materials shows that most items are inexpensive and easy to acquire. Also included is a sample family letter that encourages active participation from all families. This wonderful resource focuses on a variety of concepts that preschoolers can relate to and grow with. Children, teachers, and families alike will enjoy the shared experiences of learning together as they participate in these enjoyable activities!







Spanish Supplement to Science Night Family Fun from A to Z


Book Description

Family science events are a wonderful way to get families involved in science education. This book helps teachers and community organization leaders bring science events to settings where Spanish is the primary language for some of the parents and children that attend. (NOTE: The separately purchased Science Night Family Fun from A to Z book is needed for complete instructions for planning and setting up family science events.) Spanish Supplement to Science Night Family Fun from A to Z includes Spanish versions of the key items that families will read. The accompanying CD-ROM contains reproducible and customizable family pages.