With spring in the air here (sometimes...) I love thinking about how we'll be getting outside again, playing in the dirt, looking for worms and planting a garden. Toddlers and preschoolers, with their natural curiosity, are the perfect age for studying nature. Today for Saturday Science, I want to share some ideas for encouraging and nurturing that curiosity about nature.
Rainy Day Mum made a wormery to illustrate what those wiggly creatures do underground.
The Kennedy Adventures offers some tips for introducing nature study to the younger set.
Every Star is Different did some teaching about endangered species, including a fun "oil spill rescue" with play dough. (Who knew "fun" and "oil spill" would ever be used in the same sentence?!
The Kennedy Adventures offers some tips for introducing nature study to the younger set.
Every Star is Different did some teaching about endangered species, including a fun "oil spill rescue" with play dough. (Who knew "fun" and "oil spill" would ever be used in the same sentence?!
I'm not a fan of bugs, but Babble Dabble Do's insect hotel looks interesting even to me. (Maybe because you don't actually have to touch any creepy crawlies!)
Connecting Family and Seoul shows how to make your own exploration kit (don't worry - it's easy and you can just use what you already have!)
Connecting Family and Seoul shows how to make your own exploration kit (don't worry - it's easy and you can just use what you already have!)
Bees are important, even while a lot of people are afraid of them. Learning a bit about these special insects can be a way to lesson the fear (from B-Inspired Mama at ALLterNATIVElearning)
A scavenger hunt can make anything more fun. Hands-On: As We Grow did an outdoor scavenger hunt for various textures.
And Learning to Let Him Lead made a yummy snack for their neighborhood birds - a great way to get a closer look at them!
A scavenger hunt can make anything more fun. Hands-On: As We Grow did an outdoor scavenger hunt for various textures.
And Learning to Let Him Lead made a yummy snack for their neighborhood birds - a great way to get a closer look at them!
You can find some of my other favorite ways to build an appreciation for nature on my Pinterest board. What ways do you and your children like to enjoy nature?
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Science Saturday is now a blog hop and a linky! So check out my co-hosts are sharing this week, and share any science-for-kids posts you have below.
Air Pressure | Suzy Homeschooler
What is soil? Experiments and activities for kids | The Usual Mayhem
Simple Science: Mentos and Soda Geyser | The Joys of Boys
Preschool Books about Recycling | Stir the Wonder
Engineering Egg Drop Project | Lemon Lime Adventures
Air Pressure | Suzy Homeschooler
What is soil? Experiments and activities for kids | The Usual Mayhem
Simple Science: Mentos and Soda Geyser | The Joys of Boys
Preschool Books about Recycling | Stir the Wonder
Engineering Egg Drop Project | Lemon Lime Adventures