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In Eco-Education for Young Children, a foremost thought leader in early education describes new ways to investigate the environment in and out of school. Features include: Wide-ranging overviews of current issues and sciences impacting the environment Scenarios to increase children's - and teachers' - passion for environmental sciences Over 200 Try This activities Stories of break-through scientists Showcases for Emergent Curriculum and Reggio-inspired practices Read this book and watch infants' responses to nature, hear toddlers use nature-related words inventively, and feel 0- to 8-year-olds' excitement as they grasp ideas about astronomy, geology, paleontology, biology, and more.

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The word that comes to mind about Ann Lewin-Benham's new book is 'wonderstanding'-the feeling, after learning something new, that keeps you wondering and curious to learn more! Through interesting stories, open-ended questions, classroom scenarios and fun activities, Ann provides a roadmap to deeply engage the curious minds of young learners about the science of the natural world and rouse children's passion for the environment. By wondering about the sky, the earth, and our natural surroundings, children begin to cherish the planet we call home. -Jie-Qi Chen, PhD, Senior Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty, Erikson Institute, USA Drawing on her lifelong knowledge of how children develop and how they learn, Ann Lewin-Benham illustrates how one might introduce children to environmental studies and, more broadly, to scientific ways of udnerstanding. Her book is chock-full of suggestive practices, insights, information, data, and apt prompts from traditional and new media. This innovative treatment of a vitally important topic will inform experts and novices alike. -Howard Gardner, Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education, USA Eco-Education for Young Children by Ann Lewin-Benham is a fantastic resource for those who teach science in pre-school and the early elementary school years. Chapter after chapter builds an up-to-date scientific account about the environment, always focusing on big ideas. Thisã beautifully and clearly written text embeds rich examples of relevant materials from history, society, and the author's many years of teaching children from a wide range of social-cultural backgrounds and her adaptation of the Reggio Emilia beliefs and interactive teacher-child approach. -Rochel Gelman is a retired Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Co-Director of Cognitive Science at Rutgers-New Brunswick. She is an expert on early cognitive and language development, and a member of the National Academy of Science and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

The word that comes to mind about Ann Lewin-Benham's new book is 'wonderstanding'-the feeling, after learning something new, that keeps you wondering and curious to learn more! Through interesting stories, open-ended questions, classroom scenarios and fun activities, Ann provides a roadmap to deeply engage the curious minds of young learners about the science of the natural world and rouse children's passion for the environment. By wondering about the sky, the earth, and our natural surroundings, children begin to cherish the planet we call home. -Jie-Qi Chen, PhD, Senior Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty, Erikson Institute, USA Drawing on her lifelong knowledge of how children develop and how they learn, Ann Lewin-Benham illustrates how one might introduce children to environmental studies and, more broadly, to scientific ways of udnerstanding. Her book is chock-full of suggestive practices, insights, information, data, and apt prompts from traditional and new media. This innovative treatment of a vitally important topic will inform experts and novices alike. -Howard Gardner, Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education, USA Eco-Education for Young Children by Ann Lewin-Benham is a fantastic resource for those who teach science in pre-school and the early elementary school years. Chapter after chapter builds an up-to-date scientific account about the environment, always focusing on big ideas. Thisã beautifully and clearly written text embeds rich examples of relevant materials from history, society, and the author's many years of teaching children from a wide range of social-cultural backgrounds and her adaptation of the Reggio Emilia beliefs and interactive teacher-child approach. -Rochel Gelman is a retired Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Co-Director of Cognitive Science at Rutgers-New Brunswick. She is an expert on early cognitive and language development, and a member of the National Academy of Science and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Ann Lewin-Benham once again offers thought-provoking activities to broaden and deepen children's and their caregivers' explorations of environmental education. Eco-Education for Young Children invites us to listen and respect children's world and their interpretation of it. Educators and caregivers will find clear illustrations of Reggio and Emergent Curriculum, many approachable examples of how to put theories into practice, and `Try This' suggestions in each chapter. This book is a sorely needed resource that gives us more sophisticated experiences for young children and is a 'must-have' for early educators! -Jeri Robinson, Vice President of Early Childhood Initiatives, Boston Children's Museum, USA Through the discipline of science, Ann Lewin-Benham provides insight into the importance of experiential learning and shows how to mine curiosity in children of all backgrounds. Instilling a love for learning at an early age is vital to young children's positive development. The variety of ideas, hands-on activities, and practices in this book will encourage children's thinking and collaboration in the process of learning. -Sharon Hemphill, Former Senior Director of Health and Life Skills at Boys & Girls Clubs of America Headquarters

The word that comes to mind about Ann Lewin-Benham's new book is 'wonderstanding'-the feeling, after learning something new, that keeps you wondering and curious to learn more! Through interesting stories, open-ended questions, classroom scenarios and fun activities, Ann provides a roadmap to deeply engage the curious minds of young learners about the science of the natural world and rouse children's passion for the environment. By wondering about the sky, the earth, and our natural surroundings, children begin to cherish the planet we call home. -Jie-Qi Chen, PhD, Senior Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty, Erikson Institute, USA Drawing on her lifelong knowledge of how children develop and how they learn, Ann Lewin-Benham illustrates how one might introduce children to environmental studies and, more broadly, to scientific ways of udnerstanding. Her book is chock-full of suggestive practices, insights, information, data, and apt prompts from traditional and new media. This innovative treatment of a vitally important topic will inform experts and novices alike. -Howard Gardner, Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education, USA Eco-Education for Young Children by Ann Lewin-Benham is a fantastic resource for those who teach science in pre-school and the early elementary school years. Chapter after chapter builds an up-to-date scientific account about the environment, always focusing on big ideas. Thisã beautifully and clearly written text embeds rich examples of relevant materials from history, society, and the author's many years of teaching children from a wide range of social-cultural backgrounds and her adaptation of the Reggio Emilia beliefs and interactive teacher-child approach. -Rochel Gelman is a retired Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Co-Director of Cognitive Science at Rutgers-New Brunswick. She is an expert on early cognitive and language development, and a member of the National Academy of Science and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Ann Lewin-Benham once again offers thought-provoking activities to broaden and deepen children's and their caregivers' explorations of environmental education. Eco-Education for Young Children invites us to listen and respect children's world and their interpretation of it. Educators and caregivers will find clear illustrations of Reggio and Emergent Curriculum, many approachable examples of how to put theories into practice, and `Try This' suggestions in each chapter. This book is a sorely needed resource that gives us more sophisticated experiences for young children and is a must-have for early educators! -Jeri Robinson, Vice President of Early Childhood Initiatives, Boston Children's Museum, USA

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In Eco-Education for Young Children, a foremost thought leader in early education describes new ways to investigate the environment in and out of school. Features include: Wide-ranging overviews of current issues and sciences impacting the environment Scenarios to increase children's - and teachers' - passion for environmental sciences Over 200 Try This activities Stories of break-through scientists Showcases for Emergent Curriculum and Reggio-inspired practices Read this book and watch infants' responses to nature, hear toddlers use nature-related words inventively, and feel 0- to 8-year-olds' excitement as they grasp ideas about astronomy, geology, paleontology, biology, and more.

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