Curious Minds

Curious Minds
Curious Minds

Curious Minds

40 Hands-on Activities to Inspire a Love of Learning
By Ty Kolstedt, By Azeem Vasi

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160 Pages, 7 x 10

Formats: Trade Paper, PDF, Mobipocket, EPUB

Trade Paper, $16.95 (US $16.95) (CA $19.95)

ISBN 9781613731505

Rights: WOR

Chicago Review Press (Feb 2016)
Zephyr Press

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Overview

Unlock a world of discovery with hands-on activities for curious kids! Curious Minds is the ultimate guide for parents, educators, and homeschoolers seeking to ignite a passion for learning in children aged 9-12. Dive into 40 engaging projects that seamlessly blend math, science, language arts, and social studies, fostering critical thinking and a love for exploration.

Transform your home or classroom into an exciting learning environment where kids can:

  • Explore the physics of parachute flight
  • Make butter like the American pioneers
  • Learn simple sign language
  • Uncover the science of sound

From building bridges to creating their own ink, each activity provides clear instructions, mini-lessons, and related lingo to make learning accessible and fun. Curious Minds empowers young learners to become scientists, historians, and creative thinkers, all while having a blast!

Reviews

“[A] convenient resource for educators, activity leaders, and parents alike.” —Booklist Online


"[A] real winner!" —The San Francisco Book Review (5 stars)


“This book is awesome!...This is the type of hands-on learning that makes my kids excited about learning… a must-have for homeschoolers and families with children in a traditional school setting alike.” —Mommy Maestra


“A great addition to the upper elementary school classroom.” —NSTA Recommends


"If you are looking for something that will inspire and encourage that spark of curiosity in your children, this is it!” —The Old Schoolhouse

Author Biography

Ty Kolstedt teaches secondary-level social studies and has worked with kids as a wilderness instructor, program coordinator, and teacher for more than 12 years. He lives in Castle Rock, Colorado. Dr. Azeem Z. Vasi is an otolaryngologist who has daily clinic interaction with parents and children dealing with various developmental issues. He lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.