If you are employed in a state that uses a registry to track professional development hours, you will be able to provide your registry ID (Stars, MOPID, Registry or other ECE ID#) after you have completed the quiz for the course. If you pass the quiz we will report your course completion to the state registry using the registry ID that you provide.

Explore the importance of science and art in school-age programs and learn how to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Designed for early childhood professionals and school-age caregivers, this self-paced course explains the scientific process, the value of science and art in children’s development, and practical ways to incorporate both into everyday programming. Participants will discover creative, educational activities they can immediately implement to encourage curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Course length – 2.0 hours

The course helps answer the following questions:

• What is the scientific process?

• Why is it important to do science with school age children?

• What are some good science activities for school age children?

• Why is it important to do art with school age children?

• Is art just about painting and drawing?

• What are some good art activities for school age children?

Participants who successfully complete this course will be able to:

• Identify the key steps of the scientific process with 80% accuracy on the course assessment.

• Select at least three developmentally appropriate science activities for school-age children.

• Develop one age-appropriate art activity that encourages creativity and skill development.