Here is a Science Night Video for parents to better understand the importance of early childhood science education.
My Science Night presentation is designed to introduce science learning in kindergarten, emphasizing foundational concepts and inquiry-based exploration. The content aligns with Georgia Standards of Excellence while engaging young learners through hands-on discovery.
The introduction establishes the importance of early science education, highlighting curiosity, observation, and problem-solving as core scientific thinking skills. The next section explains why science matters in early education, showing its connection to critical thinking, reasoning, and exploration while ensuring alignment with academic standards.
Students engage with life and physical sciences by exploring motion, physical attributes, and living/non-living things. These topics build real-world connections for student engagement. Earth and space sciences introduce Earth materials, time patterns, and sky observations, encouraging students to relate scientific discoveries to their environment.
Scientific inquiry and safety reinforce hands-on learning, questioning, and responsible exploration. These experiences highlight the importance of collaborative learning and scientific teamwork. Science integration demonstrates how science connects to literacy, math, and problem-solving, while encouraging families to support inquiry through simple activities at home.
Beyond the classroom, supporting science learning fosters curiosity and confidence. Families play an essential role in reinforcing inquiry-based discussions in everyday life. The presentation concludes with key takeaways and next steps, summarizing the core learning goals and lifelong impact of early science education.
My content choices were guided by educational research and best practices, including insights from DeRosa & Abruscato (2019) in Teaching Children Science: A Discovery Approach. Their work highlights the importance of stimulating learning experiences that develop children's capacities to think critically and explore scientifically.
Science is more than just a subject—it’s a way of thinking, problem-solving, and discovering the world. Nurturing curiosity and exploration in young learners helps them develop critical thinking skills and a passion for lifelong learning.