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.
Young children can care for the earth using materials that might already be in your recycling bin.
Discover more resources to help children learn science concepts like engineering, recycling, and the properties of germs
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A Walk Around the Block
An article exploring opportunities for outdoor learning.
Focus & Observe
An article on building science skills with a fun and simple prop.
Inside, Outside With Bert & Ernie
Children can play—and learn!—along with Bert and Ernie as they observe and notice, gather and collect, sort and match, and use clues that build reasoning skills.
Garden Senses
Screen-time can help families learn and connect, and taking screen-time breaks can, too.
Questions, Questions!
An article about using children’s questions as a springboard into playful learning.
Teaching About Tricky Germs
Learn all about germs while still having fun.
Little Engineers
Help children think like engineers by looking for ramps, levers, and other simple machines all around them.
Just Ask!
A song to get children excited about asking questions.
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.
Creative Arts
Art can help kids develop important self-regulation skills and bring science, math, and literacy concepts to life.
How to Stay Healthy
Simple routines like washing hands, covering up against mosquitos, and booking doctor appointments can help keep kids happy and healthy.
Learning Through Routines
Ordinary moments such as getting dressed, preparing meals, cleaning up, or bedtime offer opportunities to build math, language, and other skills that prepare kids for school.
