Sparking Scientific Wonder: A Playful Journey Through Science for Early Childhood Classrooms

Welcome, preschool teachers, to Sparking Scientific Wonder! This engaging course is designed to inspire a love for science in early childhood classrooms. Through interactive lessons, hands-on activities, captivating YouTube videos, and real-life applications, participants will explore innovative ways to introduce young learners to scientific concepts. Educators will gain practical strategies to make science an engaging, inquiry-based experience that fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. By the end of this course, teachers will feel confident in incorporating science into their daily curriculum, creating a stimulating environment that nurtures children’s natural sense of wonder.

Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the Importance of Early Science Education – Recognize how early exposure to science supports cognitive development, curiosity, and critical thinking.
2. Incorporate Hands-On Science Activities – Learn and implement engaging, age-appropriate science experiments and explorations.
3. Use Multimedia for Science Engagement – Utilize YouTube videos and other digital resources to enhance learning experiences.
4. Connect Science to Everyday Experiences – Integrate real-world examples to make scientific concepts meaningful and relatable for young children.
5. Foster Inquiry and Exploration – Encourage children’s natural curiosity through open-ended questions, investigations, and interactive discussions.
6. Develop a Science-Rich Classroom Environment – Design spaces and routines that support hands-on exploration and scientific discovery.

This course equips early childhood educators with the tools, strategies, and inspiration to make science an exciting and essential part of the preschool curriculum. Get ready to spark scientific wonder in your

Training Level: 1

Training Hours: 1

CDA Content: 2

Core Content: 4