STEM and Levers
Abby and Ernie use a wheelbarrow and a lever to move a very big pumpkin.
Simple machines are an important STEM concept. Some jobs can be made easier by using simple machines—wheels make it easier to move things, levers can make it easier to lift things. Watch this video together, then talk about some simple machines around your home. Now hunt for them! Is there anything with wheels? Are there any levers? What about ramps? Get in the habit of looking for simple machines in the world around you.
Elmo’s Wonderful World: Sun
Learn about our sun—a star that provides warmth, light, and energy for plants, insects, animals, and people to live and grow.
Sunny Days Song
Join Elmo, Big Bird, and friends to sing “Sunny Day” and see the beauty of Hawaii, from its beaches to volcanic mountains.
Be a Hydrologic Engineer
Be a hydrologic engineer, so you can water your family plants while you are away!
Exploring Sunshine & Shadows
A fun science experiment for kids to learn about the sun.
Zap Game
Play this fun game to learn more about insect metamorphosis.
Head, Thorax, Abdomen Song
Learn about the body parts of a bug through this song.
Habitats in Your Own Environment
Explore the habitats in your neighborhood with little ones.
