Nurture curiosity and even joy in the youngest scientists with 24 inquiry-based lessons organized into sections on animals, plants, and nature walks, which prompt 3- to 7-year-olds to make discoveries of their own. They'll explore critter camouflage, probe pumpkin insides, make bird feeders, and more. Easy to use and inspiring, lessons include lists of learning objectives and required materials, relevant background, plus at-home activities written in English and Spanish. Connections to multiple subjects-including reading, writing, math, dramatic play, and art-let you offer related learning opportunities. Extensions help you relate the science to children's everyday lives and encourage them to explore with their families. This title can be used in preschools, elementary schools, informal science settings, home schools to engage children in meaningful, longer-lasting science learning. This collection is designed to heighten children's sense of wonder about the natural world.