Building Structures with Young Children Trainer's Guide W/DVD

Looking at the science behind exploring, designing, and building structures, Building Structures with Young Children guides children's explorations to help deepen their understanding of the physical science present in building block structures--including concepts such as gravity, stability, and balance. Part of the innovative Young Scientist series, this resource guides teachers through an inquiry-based curriculum that builds on children's natural curiosity about structures big and small. This comprehensive trainer's set provides an in-depth look and visual tour of the complete Building Structures with Young Children curriculum. The trainer's guide takes you through the curriculum step-by-step, with discussion plans, sample charts and forms, and extensive resource suggestions. The trainer's DVD contains eight real-life vignettes of the curriculum in use in the classroom.