Children learn best through hands-on exploration, observation, and discovery. With more than 100 activities, The Preschool Scientist gives children the opportunity to actively engage, experiment, create, and discover the exciting world of science. Using a unique inquiry-based approach, these activities explore science through learning centers, integrating this important subject into the entire classroom. Each of the activities has " Keep it Simple" and " Add a Challenge" sections so teachers can adjust the difficulty to their unique classrooms.Organized by theme, chapters include:· Alike and Different· Exploring Motion· Exploring Change· Exploring Tools· Working with Water· Light and Shadows· Getting to Know Our WorldWith this hands-on approach, children will have fun developing problem-solving skills while becoming comfortable with exploring their world.