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 engaging science and sensory learning experiences designed for early childhood professionals working with children of all ages. In this self-paced online course, participants will discover how to create developmentally appropriate science and sensory centers using hands-on materials, simple experiments, cooking activities, and exploration tools such as magnets, microscopes, and measuring equipment. Through videos and practical examples, learners will gain the knowledge and confidence to select appropriate materials, integrate science and math concepts, and create meaningful, curiosity-driven learning experiences for young children. Course length – 3.0 hours.

The course answers the following questions:

• What types of materials should be in the science center?

• What types of materials should be in the sensory center?

• When should the two centers be combined and when should they be separated?

• What lessons are we trying to teach in these centers?

• How is cooking tied into science and sensory?

• How can I do cooking projects without a stove and refrigerator?

• What are some great cooking projects for MY age group?

Participants who successfully complete the course will be able to:

• Identify at least five developmentally appropriate materials for science and sensory centers with 80% accuracy on the course assessment.

• Identify at least two benefits or considerations of combining science and sensory centers or keeping them separate.

• Develop an age-appropriate lesson plan that uses science or sensory materials to support children’s learning.

• Develop a classroom cooking project that includes age-appropriate tasks, safety considerations, and at least three learning opportunities.