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Scientific Reasoning

These resources support children in developing knowledge about the natural and physical worlds, scientific skills and methods, and reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Scientific reasoning is a preschooler subdomain of the cognition central domain in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF). Other ELOF domains include approaches to learning; social and emotional development; language and literacy; and perceptual, motor, and physical development.

Investigating Water

Engage children in learning about the nature of water using this comprehensive resource, which includes teacher background information, specific vocabulary, and a list books for the classroom.

Kitchen Science

Discover tips and materials for responding to children as they explore the properties of everyday substances found in the kitchen.

My Body, My Senses

Use this guide to promote children's curiosity and interest in learning about the human body's five senses: sound, sight, touch, smell, and taste.

Physical Science

Use this guide to engage children and encourage their curiosity as they explore the many aspects of the physical world in which they live.

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