Abstract
THE POPULAR BELIEF is that most scientists and engineers have become interested in such careers during the high school years. Most often credit is given to a particularly inspiring science teacher. A comparatively new school of thought insists that you should start teaching science much earlier than this. Randolph B. Smith, director of the Little Red School House, a private school in New York City, is a leading exponent of this approach. Curiosity about the world is at its highest level when a child is four, five, or six, according to Smith, and he appears to be amply prepared to prove his point. He stresses the importance of starting a child's scientific education in the nursery school and giving it increasing emphasis each school year. Current widespread interest in science is responsible for more and more visits to the Little Red School House by educators interested in studying this approach to science. The program, especially ...
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