This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract In this paper, I describe inexpensive and fun kindergarten science activities that scientists can bring into the classroom; each activity is ...

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Implementing seasonal math strategies in the fall is a simple yet powerful way to build early mathematical understanding.

The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History offers ‘Science is Everywhere’ camps. The camps are educational, immersive ...

F. Chris Curran has received funding from the AERA Grants Program with support from the National Science Foundation. The annual back-to-school season is filled with high hopes for making new friends, ...

At Melbourne Elementary School in north-central Arkansas, time for science is a priority—even for the youngest students. Starting in kindergarten, teachers dedicate 30-40 minutes for the subject each ...

Low-income and minority children score much lower on national 8th-grade science tests than their white and more advantaged peers, but those gaps already exist before kids start kindergarten.

Cognitive skills and experiences like classroom-based play in kindergarten lead to participation in extracurricular activities in 8th grade among children growing up in poverty, finds a new study.