Mommy Teach Me:: Science

Science

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Barbara sitting in a huge chair

Children are born scientists, eager to explore everything around them. With the world as your classroom, introducing science in the early years is as easy as a walk in the park.

Your task as teacher is simply to build on your child's curiosity and enthusiasm by helping him organize the information he collects from his everyday experiences, providing a rich vocabulary and introducing new areas of exploration.

There's really nothing formal about preschool science – no prepared curriculum or checklist of things you must do. Science isn't intended here as a subject with questions and answers, but as the beginning of a never-ending exploration of God's creation, in which the more we learn, the greater our sense of wonder.

	Butterfly Garden Give your child a hands-on experience with the miracle of metamorphosis! This kit comes with a mail-in certificate for live caterpillars. Once they arrive in your mailbox, you can put them in their new home and wait for them to spin their cocoons, then emerge as beautiful Painted Lady butterflies. Kit comes with food to nurture the butterflies until they are strong enough to let go. Amazon has other less-expensive models available too - I got this one because it collapses for storage and we used it year after year!
	Giant Horseshoe Magnet Kit Remember discovering magnetism when you were a kid? A horseshoe magnet allows a child to learn a big science lesson independently as - in the manner of any scientist - he tests different materials to see whether they respond or not. If your child writes or uses the computer, have him or her keep two lists.
	Creature Peeper Keep your creature for a short time, then let it go. This bug viewer allows children to see the bug two ways, from the top or from the side. It is watertight, so children can view tadpoles or small fish. The peeper is escape proof and won't break or tip over.

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