The GIANT Encyclopedia of Science Activities for Child: Over 600 Favorite Science Activities Created By Teachers For Teachers »

Kathy Charner has been with Gryphon House for over 15 years. She is the editor of several books including: The GIANT Encyclopedia of Learning Center Activities; The GIANT Encyclopedia of Circle Time Activities; The GIANT Encyclopedia of Art & Craft Activities; The GIANT Encyclopedia of Science Activities; and The GIANT Encyclopedia of Activities for Four-Year-Olds.

Preschool science from sand volcanoes to window-box gardens

Children's Literature

There are thirty or more units included in this book, with games, recipes, finger plays, poems and suggested titles to augment the unit. The activities all contain an indication of age appropriateness. In the unit on insects, children are given the opportunity to observe insects, read about insects, draw insects and undertake craft projects relating to insects. The unit on oceans lets children create an ocean in a bottle, feel seaweed and study the hatching habits of the sea turtle. Teachers of 3 to 6-year-olds will not relinquish their copy, so media centers had better have more than one. This is an excellent resource for childcare providers and home schooling parents.