LEWISVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gryphon House, Inc. announces Exploring the Science of Sounds, a resource for activities that engage science, technology, engineering, arts, and math – STEAM – through the science of sound. The book features innovative activities that engage young children in scientific inquiry, while providing a crucial foundation for later learning.
Abigail Flesch Connors brings teachers and caregivers a book that indulges young children’s curiosity and encourages them to explore, listen, observe, experience, think, and discuss sounds and the tools for making them. The playful activities are ideal for teachers and caregivers of children aged 3-7, helping students uncover the science of music and sound using common classroom materials.
“Introducing preschool and kindergarten students to STEAM is crucial for a more holistic and engaging learning experience throughout early development,” said Connors. “I wrote this book to show teachers how a creative and inventive approach to STEAM teaching can result in playful activities that enhance learning and leverage existing classroom materials and curricula.”
Exploring the Science of Sounds will be widely available October 1, 2017. The book is available for preorder now. To request a free excerpt or e-galley copy, contact ashleigh@ghbooks.com.
ISBN 978-0-87659-731-6; 200 pp.; PB and e-book; $16.95.
About the Author
Abigail
Flesch Connors is an early childhood music educator and nationally
known presenter. Through her award-winning books, 101 Rhythm
Instrument Activities for Young Children and Shake, Rattle and
Roll: Rhythm Instruments and More for Active Learning, Abby has
shared hundreds of original, classroom-tested, and ridiculously fun
activities with early childhood professionals. Find her at
abbyconnors.com and on Twitter at @AbigailConnors.
About Gryphon House, Inc.
Gryphon
House, Inc., is an award-winning publisher of resource books for
parents and teachers of children from birth through age eight. Filled
with developmentally appropriate and easy-to-use strategies, Gryphon
House books provide parents and teachers with the tools they need to
bring the joy of learning to young children.