A Home for a Bug
Learning Area(s): Language and Communication; Science | Age Group: 3 years old, 4 years old, 5 years oldLearning 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 oldLearning 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 oldLearning 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 oldLearning Objective: The child will sort recyclable items by material. (A login is required for your child to complete this online activity.)
Balloon Car
Learning Area(s): Science; Sensory and Art | Age Group: 8 years old, 9 years old, 10 years old, 11 years oldLearning Objective: In this activity, your child will explore how the stored energy in an inflated balloon can power a homemade toy car.
Bug Photo Hunt
Learning Area(s): Language and Communication; Science | Age Group: 3 years old, 4 years old, 5 years oldLearning 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 oldLearning 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 oldLearning 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 oldLearning 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 monthsLearning Objective: In this activity, you and your child will explore ice and water and their sensory properties.