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Science & Nature Activities for Ages 3-5

Science & Nature Activities for Ages 3-5

 

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Playing With Recyclables: Twice as Nice
by Ellen Church
Reduce, reuse, recycle . . . to create, build, and learn.
Autumn in Action
by Ellen Church
The season’s colors and textures provide a harvest of natural playthings to collect, observe, and manipulate.
Color Drops
by Risa Young
Here’s a vivid way to develop science and art concepts!
Fabric Freeze
Try this cool, artsy activity to learn about physical science.
Dreamy, Starry Shade
Give your child the moon in his room.
Make-Your-Own Math Practice
by Risa Young
Grab your child's interest with homemade books.
Catch the Wind
Whoosh! This great craft will teach your child the power of a summer breeze.
Get Buggy
by Robin Smith
Learn about insect bodies with these creepy crawlers.
Let's Experiment!
by Mary Rivkin, PhD
Boost critical thinking skills by putting a fun, scientific spin on daily routines.
Great Explorations
by Mary Rivkin, PhD
Easy ways to encourage science learning at home.
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Icy Art
Try a freezing, fun paint activity!
Bird Watching
The warm weather is great for bird watching. Make a bird feeder with your child to attract some feathered friends to your yard.
Hanging Rainbow Garden
by Susan Miller, EdD
What you need:  plastic berry baskets  big plastic bowl  squares of aluminum foil  big spoon&n
Think Outside the Sand Box
Kids love digging holes and building castles with sand, but this ancient play stuff is packed with possibilities that go beyond the pail.

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