Play Smart Science Skill Builders - by Gakken Early Childhood Experts (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Why Parents and Kids Will Love This Workbook:

Science All Around Us: We bring science to life by exploring familiar topics like food and plants. Your child will discover fascinating scientific concepts using items they can find right in their home or backyard, making learning tangible and exciting.

Hands-On Learning Made Easy: No complicated experiments, just simple, engaging activities! Children will build core science knowledge through fun tasks like connecting matching items, placing flower-shaped stickers, and numbering the stages of a plant's growth. These activities boost understanding and reinforce key concepts without overwhelming young learners.

Expert Guidance for Parents: Feel confident guiding your little scientist! Our "To Parents" tips from experts provide clear, concise explanations of the science behind each activity. You'll have all the tools you need to answer your child's "why" questions and deepen their scientific understanding together.

This fun workbook is packed with exciting activities and challenges, all divided into three fantastic chapters.

1. Living Things & Life Cycles
Seed differences / Plant growth stages / Animal habitats / Differences in animal features (legs, ears, tails) / Mammal vs. fish differences / Parent and offspring appearances / Insect life cycles

2. Natural Wonders Around Us
Wind direction / Position and shape of shadows / Sunlight and shade / Formation of rainbows

3. Everyday Physics in Action
Energy concepts (electricity, gas) / Light reflection (mirrors) / Conservation of quantity

Plus, dedicated experiment pages are included, where children can explore material characteristics by rolling objects, observing what floats or sinks, and experimenting with magnets.

About the Author

Well-known throughout Asia for its bestselling workbooks, Gakken is also widely respected in academic circles, publishing popular teaching materials for preschools, kindergartens, and primary schools. In addition to its substantial publishing business, Gakken also runs 18,000 learning centers called "Gakken Classrooms" and operates preschools inspired by the successful fun-first, highly interactive formula used in their workbooks.