Science for the preschool child is filled with wonder. His logic is perfect
and his brain is keenly alert to all the little things about him. As a teacher,
I take great care to not give children reason to fear things which are not
harmful or otherwise misinform them on these little facts.
Give yourself this simple test:
(use Google or Wikipedia to check your answers)
How does a cricket make his churring?
Does a butterfly come from a cocoon?
How many eyes does a spider have?
Where do penguins live?
Is it against the law to kill a preying mantis?
Does a giraffe make a vocal sound?
These are just a few of the things that are discussed in the EZ Lab.
Books, bulletin boards and activities add to the atmosphere of the
hands on science area.
The EZ Lab also has seven computers for the children to use.They are
allowed to work alone or together. In the beginning of the year a
timer reminds them to take turns, but by spring they are sharing and
networking on their own.
After seven years, I have finally settled into a pattern for my lesson plans.
Still, science cannot always be scheduled. A child brings in a leaf from
a visit out of state, another visits a zoo, or we find a bug on the playground.
Lesson plans fall into the background and we discuss what is in front of us.
It is just natural.
Many of my ideas and songs come from Mudworks and Piggyback © Song books.
Credit needs to go to MaryAnn Kohl and Jean Warren for their books, ideas and websites.
It is my hope that these pages will help other teachers and parents as they
look for ideas and answers to the preschoolers never ending question, "WHY?"
Lesson Themes:
Bats | Bugs | Dinosaurs | Earthworms
Letters | Ocean
Other Links:
EZLab | Camp Cow | Science Table
© Ms. Coleenie 2008 - 2009