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Science & Nature Activities for Ages 3-5

Science & Nature Activities for Ages 3-5

 

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Real or Not?
Look at the differences between real and pretend animal behavior.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
We present a bouquet of gardeners' tips and tricks to get everyone in your family into the dirt.
Tree Leaves
Take a closer look at fall leaves.
Glorious Goop
Intrigue your toddler with this sticky stuff.
Shaving Cream Paintings
Try a different kind of finger painting.
Colorful Celery
Watch how water spreads through a plant.
Warm Weather Fun
Keep your child exploring and playing all summer long.
Gummy Worm Stretch
This science experiment is a wormy workout.
Build Your Own Barometer
Encourage a budding scientist to make and use this homemade tool.
Water Clock
Make a splash with this timely activity!
Bug Bait
Catch the critters that come out at night.
P&C November 2006 birdhouse project
Fluffy, Frosty Fun
A blizzard of playful activities that you can do outdoors and in.
Buggy for Magnets!
Get crafty, creepy, and crawly with magnets.
Make-Your-Own Math Practice
by Risa Young
Grab your child's interest with homemade books.

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