Our Vision
Re-imagine children as competent
thinkers and problem solvers!
We provide high-quality engaging professional learning and family engagement that teaches adults to “see and support” science as it unfolds in their classrooms, homes, and neighborhoods.
Our approach is flexible and aims to be contextually, culturally, and locally relevant to teachers, families and children.
As a result, children are provided opportunities and encouragement to engage in 21st century thinking skills setting them on a strong foundation for life-long learning.
Early Science Initiative
Unleashing the Power of Science in Early Childhood
ESI Tool Kit
Below you will find samples of some of our tools to support educators and families.
ESI PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Our professional learning sessions engage teachers in the principles of ESI: be curious, be flexible, be collaborative and be intentional. Through hands-on, minds-on experiences, participants will explore aspects of the Early Science framework, consider how they can transfer this knowledge into the classroom and identify ways to engage families. Whether in person or virtually, ESI professional learning sessions will keep you actively involved and help you to push your thinking further.
Click below for a list of our experiences!
ESI LEARNING MODULES
ESI modules provide a foundation for understanding each aspect of the Early Science Framework as well as emphasize good science pedagogy. Through text, videos and specific examples, viewers will be ready to layer this learning into their daily routines.
Click below for a free sample of our 1st module!
ESI RESOURCES
ESI Resources reinforce content in each of our modules as you build knowledge. They offer examples of how to see science in various contexts and provide experiences that you may use with children to help you transfer this knowledge into practice. There are also examples of ways to engage families along with reference sheets you may print and send home.
Click below for samples of various ESI Resources!
ESI SCIENCE BOOKS
Our ESI books for infants and young toddlers, help to surface science in very relatable ways. They also provide the adults in children’s lives scaffolds to help label the science around them and extend it in meaningful ways.
Click below for a free sample of a book!