Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Exploring the World Around Us


An important cognitive skill in preschool is the ability to observe and compare objects.  A great way to incorporate this into a classroom is through a nature walk with your class.  This fun outdoor journey encourages children’s imaginations and spikes their interest in the world around them. 

Wood Designs WD93021 Science Table
While on your walk, have children collect various natural objects such as rocks, flowers, leaves, bark, etc.  Once back in the classroom, give them the opportunity to examine the items they collected.  Children can investigate their found objects with magnifying glasses and tweezers to learn more about them.  Wood Designs manufactures a Science Table that is perfect for such exploration.  This table comes with built-in magnifiers, mirrors, and marker boards so they may examine the items with their classmates. This encourages social interaction while developing their observational skills.

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