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Science & Nature Activities for Ages 3-5

Science & Nature Activities for Ages 3-5

 

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6 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Be car-free. Walk or bike to school — not only is it good for the body, it's good for the environment
Fill It Up
How much water does it take?
Silly Slime
Make this messy mixture for your own science experiments.
Kitchen Science
Conduct experiments with materials you have around the house.
Nature Vase
Dress up an ordinary jar with natural materials.
Rain Stick
Can you hear the sound of rain?
How Does Your Rock Garden Grow?
With make-them-yourself crystals!
Glow-in-the-Dark Rocks
Make a moonscape!
Nature Books
Bring the outside in with this preservation project.
Real or Not?
Look at the differences between real and pretend animal behavior.
5 Ways to Help Your Child Become an Outdoor Observer
Find fast ways to introduce your child to the wonders of nature.
Tree Leaves
Take a closer look at fall leaves.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
We present a bouquet of gardeners' tips and tricks to get everyone in your family into the dirt.
Shaving Cream Paintings
Try a different kind of finger painting.

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