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Science & Nature Activities for Ages 3-5

Science & Nature Activities for Ages 3-5

 

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Bug Hunt
What kinds can you find?
10 Teachable Moments in Your Backyard
Step outside to discover a wealth of nature-inspired learning opportunities.
Build Your Own Bug
Create a new kind of bug.
Silly Slime
Make this messy mixture for your own science experiments.
Fill It Up
How much water does it take?
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.
4 Ways to Raise a Nature Lover
What do flowers, trees, bugs, birds, and your child have in common? They all flourish outside!

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