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By: kobby

kobby

i like the idea,it is very important to alowed the child explore the environment this will help the child developed basic concept in naturale science.

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By: Nola

Nola

This is essentially what we are doing, too. My daughter (her own initiative) made me a list of things she wants to learn more about and told me we need to get lots of books out on those things (sky, guinea pigs, rabbits, weather, etc) and so we are going to be learning more on those things based on her interest. This past year we learned so much about birds…and I thought I already knew a lot about birds! I learned so much more. Its amazing to me as well that since it was interest-led for her, just because we “stopped” studying it doesn’t mean she stopped. She still gets books out, asks to look up bird calls on the computer to identify a bird, talks about them, points them out etc. etc. Today while blueberry picking (wild) we heard a great blue heron call and I had never heard that before even though I have seen dozens of the birds. She was so excited!

By: Cari

Cari

I love this post; thanks for your work in putting it together. Last year I went to hear a woman speak. One thing in particular stood out to me. She encouraged us to turn our children into naturalists before scientists – believing that the love they gain for the created world will then ignite their curiosity and ultimately lead them into the realm of science.

That said, I’m in the process of developing my own 2nd grade science curriculum for my daughter entitled, The Young Naturalist: Discovering creation in the garden, on the farm, on the trail and through animal behavior. We will be hiking lots, heading to the beach, observing an anthill in our loft, volunteering our time at an organic farm, hatching butterlies and listening to A Treasury of Animal Stories on CD.

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By: Kristin @ Preschool Universe

Kristin @ Preschool Universe

These are some wonderful ideas….you’re right it’s useless to try to cram kids’ heads full of stuff they don’t care about.

By: Renee

Renee

In reply to Kika. I love that idea.

By: Christina Pilkington

Christina Pilkington

Renee,

Wonderful ideas about science. I think you’ve pretty much summed it up how kids naturally learn science when they’re young. We also love going to places like museums or labs, too.