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Science sessions at the 2019 national conference

  • 1.  Science sessions at the 2019 national conference

    Posted 11-18-2019 06:29 AM
    Hello to all early childhood educators!
    Here are some of the ways you can connect with your NAEYC Early Childhood Science Interest Forum (ECSIF) at the conference:


    1. Sessions presented by ECSIF members
      • Loving-and learning-science with young children: Expanding themes into science inquiry by bringing in the practices of science and engineering with hands-on, direct exploration.
        • Wednesday 11/20/2019, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Music City Center, Davidson Ballroom Salon C1/C2.
      • To pin or not to pin? Choosing, using, and sharing high-quality STEM resources.
        • Thursday 11/21/2019, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM, Legends D, Omni Nashville
      • Seeds to seedlings: Exploring everyday STEM activities in infant and toddler care.
        • Thursday 11/21/2019, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Broadway J/K, Omni Nashville
    2. ECSIF Sponsored Sessions
      • A pocketful of rocks? Build on children's interest and go beyond collecting.  
        • Friday 11/22/2019 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Room 104E, Music City Center
      • Empower your inner scientist!: Research-based strategies for increasing your science identity and supporting STEM learning in your classroom. 
        • Friday 11/22/2019 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM. Broadway A/B. Omni Nashville
    3. All are invited and welcome to the Early Childhood Science Interest Forum (ECSIF) annual meeting.
      • Friday 11/22/2019 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM.  Electric Room.  Omni Nashville
    Are you presenting a science or engineering session? Reply to this post and let everyone know about it!

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    Peggy Ashbrook
    Early childhood science teacher
    Alexandria, VA
    NSTA The Early Years columnist, Science and Children
    Early Years blogger, www.nsta.org/earlyyears
    Author: Science Learning in the Early Years, and
    Science Is Simple
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