December 27, 2011
By Guest Contributor Kristin Fitch
From ZiggityZoom.com
I have 3 boys. From an early age I introduced my children to basic science concepts. There was no room in our house for formalities, or serious science, at least not when my boys were only 2,4, and 6. I was on a mission to encourage a love of learning, and to make sure I introduced my boys early on to science and math. The honest truth is, neither math nor physical sciences were my strongest subjects. I preferred the social sciences and I did not want that to be a weakness for my boys.
Anyways when we had time, I would get out all of the supplies to create slime, make a basic volcano or some other kitchen chemistry experiment and my boys loved every single experiment.
The only unspoken requirements given by my boys were that it had to bubble, fizz, pop, change colors, or be slimy, gooey, or change from one state to another (ex. freezing things). Why? Well, of course, because science has to be exciting at this age. A 5 or 7 year old may lose interest in a science experiment that takes several days or weeks to happen. There is a
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December 16, 2011
By Guest Contributor, Kristin Fitch of Ziggity Zoom
Kids are experts at asking questions. A typical 3 year old will ask why non-stop. Why does that work like that? Why is that man so tall? Why do I have to do it? The questions and their inquisitive nature are amazing. So why not harness that curiosity and introduce your children to fun things that will get them thinking.
If you want to nurture your child’s inner scientist, then it is important to get your kids involved in lots of different activities, such as art, baking, planting, creating, and reading. Here are five activities that your kids will love to do and will actually be learning how to be a better Scientist by observing, measuring, building, testing, and creating. While you are at it go ahead and bring out your inner scientist and have some fun!
Edible Structures
Want to get your kids excited about structures, DNA, or any other model? Use everyday items to let them build it or let them build anything they want. It helps to show them something you have built first. You can
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