IELDS Standard: 7.C.ECa
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The Worm Project
Kim Burd and Laura De LucaJ. L. Hensey Elementary SchoolWashington, IL District #50 The Worm Project took place in morning and afternoon sessions of two self-contained ECE classrooms in the J. L. Hensey Elementary School in Washington, Illinois, a community of about 15,000 near Peoria. Head teachers in the classrooms were Mrs. Kim Burd and…
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Things to Sit On
Projects are the part of the curriculum that involves children in investigating objects and events around them that are worth knowing more about. Project work is a way of uncovering a subject rather than just covering it. A project focusing on “Things to Sit On” has the potential to involve the entire class from the…
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All About Gardens
Projects are the part of the curriculum that involves children in investigating objects and events around them that are worth knowing more about. Project work is a way of uncovering a subject rather than just covering it. A project focusing on gardens has the potential to involve the entire class, the children’s families, and community…
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Investigating Wheels
A project is a part of the curriculum that involves children in investigating objects and events around them that are worth knowing more about. Project work is a way of uncovering a subject rather than just covering it. A project on wheels has the potential to involve the entire class, the children’s families, and community…
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Sara Measures
The teacher placed several car parts in the sensory table for the children to explore. Paper, pencils, tape measures, and screwdrivers were provided as tools that the children could choose to use in their explorations.
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Fine Motor Skills and Safety
Automobile parts were placed in the sensory table as part of the children’s ongoing study of cars.
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Investigate Together
Encouraging your child’s exploration and wonder helps build a strong foundation for early learning.
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Fun at Home with Preschoolers: Let’s Measure!
Here are some home activities that can help your child learn basic measurement concepts.
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Encouraging Scientific Thinking: Rain or Shine
Everyone talks about the weather—including curious preschool children.
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Path to Math: Measurement with Young Children
Measurement activities can help young children understand basic math concepts and learn life skills.
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Outdoor Field Trips with Preschoolers: Preparing with the Children
Here are some teacher-tested hints for helping preschoolers get ready for outdoor field trips.
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Learning Math Through Games
Playing active games is fun for most children, and it can build a strong sense of community in a classroom.