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December 16, 2011

Five Ways to Inspire a Child’s Inner Scientist

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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May 12, 2011

Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream

Are you hungry for homemade ice cream? Are you in a hurry? You can whip up a batch of liquid nitrogen ice cream in just a few minutes. Just add a little half and half, candy and of course a little liquid nitrogen…