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Early Childhood - Connecticut State Department of Education

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Science 7<br />

97<br />

“Young children are cognitively prepared and eager to learn about<br />

the surrounding world. Their commonly observed approach to<br />

learning – active, experiential, open-ended exploration – makes<br />

science an ideal domain for early childhood education.”<br />

Bowman, Donovan and Burns, 2001<br />

HELPFUL TERMS<br />

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT<br />

DEVELOPING CURIOSITY<br />

DEVELOPING INQUIRY<br />

MAKING CONNECTIONS<br />

SAMPLE CURRICULUM

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