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Science & Nature Activities for Ages 3-5

Science & Nature Activities for Ages 3-5

 

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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 Ice Cream
This experiment creates a tasty treat!
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.
Get Buggy
by Robin Smith
Learn about insect bodies with these creepy crawlers.

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