Kids tend to develop an opinion about science and math at an age as young as seven, and that makes it important to create a positive start for their introduction to the subject. Here are a few fun ways in which you could introduce science concepts to toddlers and kids.
Follow her natural curiosity
Kids are naturally curious, keep that alive and encourage her to explore and ask questions. Follow her interest and you’d know where and how to begin your lessons.
Start with what’s on hand
From your kitchen to the playground, there’s science everywhere and you can start off your lessons with anything that’s around you. Your kitchen could be a great place to introduce her to everything from how plants grow to how simple machines work. All you have to do is look where her interests lies and pick the right activity.
Encourage group play
Kids tend to learn when they indulge in group play. So organize play dates and watch kids explore and learn. When your child gets to discuss her observation with her friends or flaunt a concept she’s learnt, science would no longer seem like it is work.
Activity based learning
There are many age-appropriate activity boxes for kids that help you introduce your kids to science. You can use these activity kits to get them acquainted with complex science concepts the fun and easy way.
Introduce jargons
Use science-based terminologies wherever you can. Introduce her to jargons and get her used to it. For instance, you could speak of gravity when you teach her about how objects fall back and hit the ground every time it’s tossed up in the air. This could be done through a simple ball catch game.
Use the 5E learning cycle
Remember to use the 5E learning cycle while you teach science to your little one. The 5Es being engagement, exploration, explanation, elaboration, and evaluation. Sit down and engage her in activities, let her explore, explain the phenomenon, elaborate in detail with other related activities, and finally evaluate her understanding of the concept.
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