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Machine generated contents note: Chapter summaries -- What does science look like in the early childhood years? -- Young children's development -- Characteristics of children in the developmental domains 0-3, 3-5 and 5-8 years -- References -- ch. 1 Science In The National Early Years Learning Frame...

Contents note continued: How play supports child development -- Play in the pre-school and preparatory to Grade 2 curriculum -- The role of the professional in play pedagogies -- Conclusion -- References -- ch. 4 Teaching Approaches / Coral Campbell -- Overview -- From theory to practice -- Approach...

Contents note continued: Using the outside environment -- Materials and their properties -- Machines in the environment -- The built environment -- Living things in the garden -- Using digital technology as a tool -- The importance of language in science explorations -- Conclusion -- References -- c...

Contents note continued: Environmental sustainability -- Environmental education for sustainability -- Children exploring the natural world -- Connecting science and environmental education -- Linking to the EYLF -- Conclusion -- References -- ch. 9 Catering For Children's Differing Needs In Early C...

Contents note continued: Conclusion -- References -- ch. 11 Observing, Assessing And Documenting Learning In Science / Coral Campbell -- Overview -- Children's learning -- Children learning science in early childhood centres -- Observing children's learning in science -- Documentation of science lea...