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Integrating Early Writing Into Science Instruction in Preschool
Author(s) -
Wheatley Barbara C.,
Gerde Hope K.,
Cabell Sonia Q.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
the reading teacher
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.642
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1936-2714
pISSN - 0034-0561
DOI - 10.1002/trtr.1470
Subject(s) - curiosity , literacy , scientific literacy , psychology , emergent literacy , mathematics education , natural (archaeology) , science learning , pedagogy , science education , social psychology , archaeology , history
Providing children with early writing opportunities in preschool is a meaningful way to facilitate their language and literacy learning. Young children have an innate curiosity of the natural world around them that motivates their learning; therefore science experiences are logical areas in which to incorporate early writing opportunities. Encouraging preschoolers to write as part of science lessons can enhance their language and literacy skills as well as content knowledge. This article describes the symbiotic relationship between science and writing and provides examples of preschool writing activities within specific science applications. Additionally, children's literature examples are provided to strengthen the science and writing connection.