Advises educators and youth leaders on the design of water quality training programs and curricula and reviews 63 existing water quality curricula prepared by public and private sources.

Contains instructional materials and teaching strategies for four workshops designed to promote youth water education programs, with special emphasis on four guides published as part of the Educating young people about water program.

Discover the science behind exploring and understanding water with young children.

The trainer’s guide serves as an indispensable handbook for trainers and administrators interested in introducing staff to the Exploring Water with Young Children curriculum—from planning to implementation. From exploring sinking and floating to using books to extend science learning, seven basic and eight advanced workshops develop staff members’ understanding of science and inquiry teaching skills. The guide also includes strategies for supporting teachers over time through mentoring and guided discussions, as well as an extensive resource list.