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Raynal, Alexia; Lavigne, Heather; Goldstein, Marion; Gutierrez, Jaime – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2022
Parents have a strong influence on young children's science learning. Factors such as parental education, interest, and child-directed speech influence how children perceive and engage with science. While the role of informal early learning settings in providing a space for parents and children to engage with science has been documented, the power…
Descriptors: Parent Influence, Science Education, Low Income, Educational Media
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Paulsen, Christine Andrews; Carroll, Erin; Paulsen, Olivia; Andrews, Jessica Rueter – International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education, 2021
An independent evaluation of an environmental science program that combined digital media with hands-on activities (called "Plum Landing") was conducted in 2020. The study included 32 families with six- to eight-year-old children. The evaluation assessed the extent to which the program was successful at promoting connectedness to nature,…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Young Children, Childrens Attitudes, Family Attitudes