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Do you find your child is fascinated by the change in weather? If she’s inside or outside, she is probably curious and ready to explore. “There are many ways to acquaint children with Earth-related phenomena…For instance, students can start to keep daily records of temperature (hot, cold, pleasant) and precipitation (none, some, lots), […]

Scientists usually learn about science by asking questions and then following a process to investigate an answer to their questions. (I’m sure you’re thinking that your child is a great little scientist with all the questions she asks!) In previous Science posts (“Feels Like”, Taste Test, Living or Nonliving Walk) we have encouraged parents to […]

As your child has a variety of experiences in her preschool program comparing living and nonliving things, she will come to see that “life” is more than movement; she will begin to incorporate other concepts such as eating, breathing and growth.
With your child, look through old magazines and newspapers for pictures of living things such […]

Very young children first associate “life” with any object that moves, but living things share many other characteristics. Three of the most readily observed characteristics understood by your preschooler are: living things move on their own, grow and need moisture and nourishment.
Take a walk around your neighborhood or a city park. Keep your eye out […]

Your preschooler is pre-wired to explore the world around him using his senses. In fact, it’s so natural to him that he probably doesn’t even realize he’s doing it. As you share sensory experiences, you’re helping him to think about how he gathers information. This understanding will prepare your buddingscientist to gather information in new […]

Put an object, such as a pine cone, rock, twig, or ice cube, into a bag. Have your child reach in and feel the object. Without looking, have your child describe the object and see if she can guess what it is.
Practice sorting skills as you go by having your child determine whether a given […]

Children from birth to age six are sensorial explorers–that is, they take in knowledge best through their senses. You can use this activity to help your child appreciate his sense of sight.
Hide a small object in the room. Put it somewhere that it can be seen without moving any other objects. Have your child look […]