“Why is the sky blue?” It is the quintessential question of childhood and it is very representative of the type of questions that students will create in the classroom. In this article we will dig into the idea that not all questions are created equally, and we will offer some Read more…
As early childhood educators, you probably have so much experience guiding children as they explore the practice of comparing and contrasting, but did you know that even babies have surprisingly logical minds? From the moment they are born, babies begin making comparisons. The first question they might ‘ask’ themselves: Is Read more…
Making observations is always the first step in science, and it is a skill that you can practice every day at no cost and with no planning. Although children are natural scientists, sometimes they need prompts or encouragement to look closer; to truly observe! Observation vs. Inference First, let’s talk Read more…