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Bug's eye view

 Show kids the tiny world whirling by right under their toes.
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Will it float?

 Move over, rubber ducky. We're testing our science skills in the water.
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Project Habitat

 Explore the world with one paintbrush and a one big imagination.
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Article

Raise a math and science girl

 Here's how to tip the scales in her academic favor.
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Tip

Garden lab

 Dirty fingers are the first stop on the road to becoming a scientist.
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Tip

What if?

 Play out life's peculiar possibilities to get kids thinking like scientists.
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Tip

Dig it

 Plant a garden, grow a mathematician.
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Article

Full STEAM ahead: Designing education for the future

 The STEAM movement aims to prepare children for success in the 21st century through project-based learning in key skill areas.
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Tip

What's the weather?

 Use the daily weather as an opportunity to explore science.
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Article

Preschool skills checklist

 Use our preschool readiness checklist to determine if your child is ready for preschool.
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Come to your senses

 Help your child sharpen his five senses and explore the world around him.
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Discussion

Why is it important to learn about the seasons?

 Learning about the seasons helps children understand the passage of time, and teaches them about change. While some seasonal changes are more obvious (like changes in the weather), there are many important subtle differences related to each season like changes in the type of food that is available. For example, in some parts of the wor...
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