Science (Tip Sheets)

These tip sheets provide ideas for incorporating science into the early childhood curriculum, daily routines, and play.

Fun at Home with Preschoolers: Play with Light & Shadow

Fun at Home with Preschoolers: Play with Light & Shadow

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drawing of child with magnifying glass

Things to Do While You’re Waiting: Curious Young Scientists

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children playing with blocks

Make Room for Blocks!

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Natural Illinois: The Trees You See

Natural Illinois: The Trees You See

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Get Growing: Planters and Preschoolers

Get Growing: Planters and Preschoolers

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Get Growing: Planning a Garden with Young Children

Get Growing: Planning a Garden with Young Children

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Get Growing: Learning about Seeds

Get Growing: Learning about Seeds

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CSI: Child Scientist Investigates!

CSI: Child Scientist Investigates!

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two boys with bubbles

Cooperation Across the Preschool Curriculum: Science

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boy with watering can

Say Yes to the Mess! Water Works

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Say Yes to the Mess! Snow Time

Say Yes to the Mess! Snow Time

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Say Yes to the Mess! Play with Rocks

Say Yes to the Mess! Play with Rocks

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Playground Physics: Watch for Falling Objects!

Playground Physics: Watch for Falling Objects!

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children playing with balls

Playground Physics: On a Roll!

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Playground Physics: Hang in There!

Playground Physics: Hang in There!

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Out and About with Preschoolers: Sunshine Science

Out and About with Preschoolers: Sunshine Science

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Out and About with Preschoolers: Science in the “Built Environment”

Out and About with Preschoolers: Science in the “Built Environment”

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Natural Illinois: Frogs and Toads

Natural Illinois: Frogs and Toads

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Natural Illinois: Mammals

Natural Illinois: Mammals

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Natural Illinois: Butterflies and Moths

Natural Illinois: Butterflies and Moths

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Natural Illinois: Rock On!

Natural Illinois: Rock On!

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Natural Illinois: Leaves Are All Around

Natural Illinois: Leaves Are All Around

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Natural Illinois: Insects

Natural Illinois: Insects

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child with magnifying glass

Things to Do While You’re Waiting: Science

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