Activity
Secret sounds game Help build listening skills and encourage your child to think about cause and effect with this activity.
Science
Activity
Blowin' in the wind Your child will know which way the wind blows after she creates a colorful windsock.
Creativity & Life Skills
Activity
Garden on a windowsill Plant the seeds of scientific learning with this simple activity.
Science
Activity
Nature postcard prints Take a walk in nature and create beautiful postcards using what you find.
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Article
Spring fever With so many natural wonders, spring is the perfect time to encourage budding scientists.
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Article
Review: Peep and the Big Wide World A sweet science adventure for your little ones.
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Printable
A week of weather Help your child learn about the patterns of nature by recording the weather for a week.
Science
Tip
Bathtime bubbles Liven up bathtime by giving your child bubbles to blow, count, pop and play with.
Science
Tip
Animal parts Teach your child the parts of the body on different animals.
Science
Tip
Animal observations Where do pill bugs live? How do snails move? Curious children can answer questions like these by observing animals.
Science
Discussion
How can I help my child to think scientifically? Scientific thinking is based on things that children naturally have in abundance—curiosity, energy, and playfulness! While it may sound too easy to be true, a great way to develop scientific thinking is to let children explore and play. As children explore the everyday world, ask questions, and start developing theories about how the w...
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Discussion
How can I encourage my son to play outside and enjoy nature? Take advantage of your son’s natural curiosity, and provide him with plenty of experiences to explore nature using all of his senses. For example, go for a nature walk and let him have fun navigating his way through rocks, mud, snow, tree branches, and roots. You can also give your child a bucket so they can collect leaves, acorns, pin...
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