Mrs.
Ramseier, an amazing Kindergarten teacher that I have the honor to teach with
each school day, introduced me to the "Science Discovery Center".
It is an “Academic Free Choice” center in our
classroom.
Having a discovery center in my classroom is a
great way to encourage creative thinking, questioning along with exploration
with my students. Effective science
learning requires HANDS-ON contact with materials, time to investigate, and time
to write about their results.
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| Our "Creepy" Discovery Items brought in by students |
Don't forget to include a variety of books,
magnifying glasses, discovery bottles, lab coats (big white dress shirts from Goodwill), and science goggles in order
for science fun to take place!
I made some Discovery Observation Booklets and I would love to
share with you by clicking {HERE} . Clip art is by....DJ Inkers. Print one
per child and place in the science center for students to record their observations
each month.
Here is an example of the parent note sent home each month. I just change the theme. Click {Here} for the PDF and click {Right Here} for word version ( you will have to play around with fonts).
Theme/topic ideas for each month of the school year:
September – Fall
October – Creepy
November – Senses
December – Tools
January – Winter
February – All About Me
March – Lucky
April – Spring
May – Earth & Plants
I love science. Kids
love science…especially when it is their materials they are exploring!
Amber
Love this Amber! Would love to see more!
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I just found this post as I was searching for science centers. I love yours! When do your students have the opportunity to visit it during the school day?
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