Sandbox Scientist: Real Science Activities For Little Kids

Here are fun, practical ideas for letting young children explore science through play. Each activity lists the set-up and the scientific background and requires only inexpensive or readily available items. "Preschool and primary-grade teachers will find this an upbeat, practical guide to science activities for young children".--"Booklist".

Young children are natural scientists at play. While they bake mud pies and pour and measure water, they are observing, theorizing and developing science skills, as well as having fun. Children two to eight years old will thrive on the many open-ended science experiences including: ice and bubbles, compost and seeds, magnets and gears, potions and plant prints and more.