Maria Hamlin and Debora B. Wisneski
Young Children (2012)
67(3), 82-88
Link: https://scienceinprek.si.edu/sites/default/files/NAEYC%20Science%20Article%20(1).pdf
Through play children can learn about force, motion, diversity, and matter. Teachers can support this learning through their planning and interactions with the children. The authors describe the ways a family child care provider worked with children ages 18 months to 3 years to connect play and science.