Very young children can come up with many interesting explanations to make sense of the world around them. When asked about the shape of the earth, for example, some will explain that the earth has to be flat because, if it were round like a ball, people and things would fall off … [Read more...] about Children Have Their Own Scientific Concepts
What Is Science?
Science is not just a collection of facts. Of course, facts are an important part of science: Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (or 0 degrees Celsius), and the earth moves around the sun. But science is much, much more. Science involves: … [Read more...] about What Is Science?
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to