Exploring Water with Young Children

by Chalufour, Ingrid; Worth, Karen

• ISBN13: 9781929610549
• ISBN10: 1929610548
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-05-30
• Publisher: Redleaf Pr

Summary

The trainer's guide serves as an indispensable handbook for trainers and administrators interested in introducing staff to the "Exploring Water with Young Children" curriculum-from planning to implementation. From exploring sinking and floating to using books to extend science learning, seven basic and eight advanced workshops develop staff members' understanding of science and inquiry teaching skills. The guide also includes strategies for supporting teachers over time through mentoring and guided discussions, as well as an extensive resource list.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(9)
Lemonade Stand: Excerpts from a Teacher's Journal	10	(3)
Getting Ready	13	(12)
Open Exploration	25	(12)
Transition from Open Exploration to Focused Exploration	34	(3)
Focused Exploration: Flow	37	(22)
Focused Exploration: Drops	59	(12)
Focused Exploration: Sinking and Floating	71	(18)
Extension Activities	89	(6)
Resources	95	(16)
Science Teaching	95	(5)
Young Children's Inquiry	95	(2)
The Teacher's Role	97	(3)
Observation and Assessment	100	(1)
Essential Information	101	(1)
Materials	102	(3)
Involving Families	105	(1)
Books and Web Sites	105	(6)
Appendices	111	(16)
Children's Representations of Water	111	(2)
Classroom Environment Checklist	113	(2)
Guidelines for Creating Documentation Panels	115	(1)
Observation Record	116	(1)
Document Annotation	117	(1)
Learning Record	118	(2)
Outcomes Charts	120	(7)
Index	127