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A Home for a Bug

Learning Area(s): Language and Communication; Science | Age Group: 3 years old, 4 years old, 5 years old
Learning Objective: In this activity, you and your child will make a home for a bug that takes care of all of its needs. Then you will go on a neighborhood or backyard walk and find a bug for your bug home.

Animal Sizes

Learning Area(s): Math; Science | Age Group: 3 years old, 4 years old, 5 years old
Learning Objective: The child will compare the weight and size of animals. (A login is required for your child to complete this online activity.)

Animal Sort

Learning Area(s): Math; Science | Age Group: 3 years old, 4 years old, 5 years old
Learning Objective: The child will sort pictures of animals based on their body coverings. (A login is required for your child to complete this online activity.)

At the Recycling Center

Learning Area(s): Math; Science | Age Group: 3 years old, 4 years old, 5 years old
Learning Objective: The child will sort recyclable items by material. (A login is required for your child to complete this online activity.)

Bug Photo Hunt

Learning Area(s): Language and Communication; Science | Age Group: 3 years old, 4 years old, 5 years old
Learning Objective: In this activity, you and your child will walk around a park, your neighborhood, or your backyard, talking about and taking pictures of bugs you find.

Build a Bridge

Learning Area(s): Language and Communication; Science | Age Group: 4 years old, 5 years old
Learning Objective: In this activity, you and your child will work together to build a bridge using household items that are strong enough to hold up a toy animal.

Building with Boxes

Learning Area(s): Language and Communication; Science | Age Group: 3 years old, 4 years old, 5 years old
Learning Objective: In this activity, you and your child will build something sturdy out of a cardboard box.

Building World Knowledge

Learning Area(s): Language and Communication; Reading and Writing; Math; Science; Sensory and Art | Age Group: 3 years old, 4 years old, 5 years old, 6 years old, 7 years old, 8 years old
Learning Objective: This video highlights the importance of building content knowledge around STEM concepts (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). We discuss different strategies to use with your child and provide examples of activities to do with your child to build content knowledge.

Colored Ice

Learning Area(s): Science; Physical Development | Age Group: 18-24 months, 24-36 months
Learning Objective: In this activity, you and your child will explore ice and water and their sensory properties.

Constellation Projectors

Learning Area(s): Science; Sensory and Art | Age Group: 5 years old, 6 years old, 7 years old, 8 years old, 9 years old, 10 years old, 11 years old
Learning Objective: You and your child will make a simple projector to view models of constellations.

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