Science
Kids learn science by exploring the world around them. Everyday moments are perfect opportunities to build science skills.
Science Starts with Curiosity
Kids are natural scientists. Abby and Rudy are practicing science skills without even realizing it—because learning about the world and how it works starts with asking questions.
Science Subtopics
Explore further and help spark children’s scientific curiosity.
Curiosity
Curiosity is the key to learning. When you encourage children to ask lots of questions, you’re helping them build their natural curiosity and think like scientists.
Use these activities and resources to encourage exploration, inspire investigations, and help show little ones that science is everywhere!
Questions Spark Science
Ask questions all the time, and make everyday science discoveries along the way.
Elmo and Abby Investigate: Bouncing Balls
See if balls will bounce higher if dropped from higher heights.
Train-Track Engineers
Build train tracks to help Elmo ride his train to Grover.
Garden Senses
Screen-time can help families learn and connect, and taking screen-time breaks can, too.
Exploring Outdoors
Explore and observe the nuances in nature.
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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.
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.
Habitats in Your Own Environment
Explore the habitats in your neighborhood with little ones.
Sit Spot
Use this activity to help create a place for children to journal, draw, and practice mindfulness.
I Love the Rain
Watch Elmo and Grover sing about how rain helps Earth’s people, animals, and plants live and grow.
Sounds of Rain
You and your child can create the many sounds of a rainstorm through play and arts and crafts!
Plant, Water, Grow!
Use this fun science experiment to teach kids about how plants grow.
Bug Boogie
Sing and dance with Elmo, Abby, and some bug pals and learn the wonderful things that insects do for plants and gardens.
Parents, caregivers, and providers can keep the learning going! Find more topics and resources to help children build skills that lay the foundation for success in school and in life.
Math
Math is all around us—and both kids and grown-ups can make math fun every day!
School Readiness
Simple ways to lay the foundation for learning.
Learning Through Play
Did you know there is a relationship between play and learning? Children love to play and, as they do, they’re exploring the world around them, building self-confidence, and practicing important skills crucial to brain development.
