August 26, 2008 at 10:30 am
· Filed under Activities, Joellyn, The InvestiGator Club
Here is a fun back-to-school activity to help young children understand the concept of personal space.
Have children blow an imaginary bubble over their space on the floor. Have them climb into the bubble and sit down. Tell them: The space on the floor inside your imaginary bubble is your space, and no one else can share it. Stay inside your space as I give you some directions. Listen carefully. Then give directions such as the following: put your hands on your head; clap three times; put your hands on your hips and twist, etc.
Our Program Introduction, Let’s Investigate!, is full of fun back-to-school lessons. To learn more about our curriculum, go to www.investigatorclub.com.
What is your best preschool back-to-school activity? Let us know and we’ll post it to share!
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August 4, 2008 at 11:12 am
· Filed under Activities, Authors, Beth, Events
It is natural and appropriate to integrate curriculum in the preschool classroom. During a workshop at the One Goal Summer Conference in Tampa, Florida this month, teachers and directors from across the state became active participants in Investigation Stations where literature, music, and math activities were used to introduce science-based explorations. Why? Because building background, tapping prior knowledge, developing vocabulary, and sparking curiosity and imagination are all precursors to successful exploration in science!
My thanks to the participants who made this workshop so much fun and who contributed their classroom experiences and knowledge. It was a great learning experience!
Included below are the data collecting posters and handouts so that every teacher who wants to keep children curious with some great integrated science activities will have the materials they need.
Data Collecting Posters
Boats Afloat
Color-Mixing
Go! Go! Go!
Ice Melting Contest
Sensory Station
What Do Plants Need?
Event Photos
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