Category: Science and Inquiry

  • Mud Kitchen

    Your Child Will Learn

    Exploring the properties of water, sand, dirt, and rocks through play

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Head outside to a backyard, park, or sandbox wearing clothes you can get dirty and wet in. Bring props for your
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  • Where did the Water Go?

    Your Child Will Learn

    About states of water and evaporation

    Here’s What to Do

    1. In the morning, fill a clear cup with water (it could be a glass, disposable cup, or measuring cup). Use a marker to draw a line
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  • Nature Observation Walk

    Your Child Will Learn

    How to observe different characteristics of living things in nature

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Head outside to a park, backyard, or other green space.
    2. Ask your child to look for living things (like: plants, trees, grass,
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  • Nature Sensory Walk

    Your Child Will Learn

    How to observe living things in nature

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Head outside to a park, backyard, or anywhere in your neighborhood or community there are trees or plants.
    2. Direct your child’s attention to animals and
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  • Let’s Make Popsicles!

    Your Child Will Learn

    How liquids can change their state from liquid to frozen

    Here’s What to Do

    1. With your child’s help, pour juice or milk into small paper or plastic cups. Ask your child to observe the juice/milk. Is
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  • Does it Float?

    Your Child Will Learn

    The scientific process: making a hypothesis, experimenting, and determining results

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Gather objects from around the house. If possible, find a mix of things that you know will sink (coins, marbles, rocks), float
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  • Kitchen Comparisons

    Your Child Will Learn

    How to use kitchen measuring tools to compare volume

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Gather four clear drinking glasses, measuring cups and spoons, and a larger container full of water (instead of water, you could also use
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  • More or Less Measuring Cups

    Your Child Will Learn

    Comparing volumes to determine which is more or less

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Gather three clear drinking glasses, measuring cups and spoons, and a large container full of water (instead of water, you could also use
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