HALF-DAY AND FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN CLASSES

One advantage of conducting investigations at learning centers is the flexibility it provides. Full-day classes may conduct an investigation part over the course of the day, completing the module in less than 8 weeks. Half-day kindergarten classes may spread out one part of an investigation over 2 or 3 days, allowing one or more groups a day at the center, and wrapping up the investigation after all students have had the experience. This will mean having to set up the materials in the morning and again in the afternoon. The Getting Ready section of each part will provide tips for managing materials in this case.

Combined half-day and full-day classes might also plan to spend a few days on one center, while incorporating science notebooks or extension activities for students that stay for the full day.