Our preschool children showed an interest in volcanoes and lava. The staff decided to let them build a volcano, paint it and then MAKE LAVA! The teachers added dinosaurs and lava to the sensory bin for them to explore as well.
How do preschool children benefit from science?
- It nurtures their natural sense of adventure and curiosity.
- It helps children develop their own understanding of the natural world.
- It encourages children to be persistent problem solvers, and.
- It introduces children to basic elements of scientific reasoning (seeking evidence; testing predictions)