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Teaching Science When You Don’t Know Diddly-Squat Series

Published on March 2, 2017
You do not need all the answers to teach science. You simply need an inquisitive mind and to be willing to carry out an investigation. Learn how to teach inquiry-based science to youth with any of these lesson guides!
Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Science Activities for Young Minds

Published on November 22, 2016
Learn ideas for facilitating science with young children so they gain important life skills and experience the excitement of science exploration.
How we can assist the active child

Published on December 3, 2013
Use creative techniques to keep your energized child entertained throughout the day.
Keep the boredom at bay this winter!

Published on December 20, 2013
It can be challenging to keep your children entertained during long, snowy days at home! Check out these seven fun and unique ideas to help keep your children busy.
That wasn’t the plan!

Published on November 24, 2014
Making the most of changes in plans by turning them into even more successful learning lessons.
Leadership is a life skill

Published on August 26, 2014
Life skills help youth navigate life successfully. Learning and practicing leadership is one of the skills youth need.
QR codes in the classroom

Published on April 3, 2014
Utilize this fun, interactive technology to reach families in your classroom.
Teaching respect to preschoolers can help build character

Published on April 19, 2012
Young children can learn how and why ‘respect’ is important by observing behaviors of the adults who care for them.
Reading can be included in every day opportunities

Published on March 26, 2014
Literacy activities are more than just reading! Try these simple tips to infuse literacy into your every day life.
Tips for pleasing picky eaters

Published on February 22, 2012
If you have a picky eater, don’t despair. Try some of these strategies to help your child try new foods.
Sing out to reduce stress: Using songs to support transitions for young children

Published on May 7, 2013
Take a page from the early childhood teacher’s playbook and start singing to help your child move peacefully from one activity to another and reduce stress.
Defeat weeding by eating – Part 1: Identifying plants

Published on October 24, 2019
Struggling to get kids to weed the garden? Some plants are edible and can be eaten, but first you need to know how to identify them.
Intrapersonal emotional intelligence skills can be gained through 4-H

Published on September 4, 2014
Through its various delivery models, the 4-H program is uniquely positioned to support youth to continually develop their intrapersonal skills throughout their years of participation.
Planning play with your kids

Published on April 21, 2013
Build play time into your daily schedule to build your relationship with your child and have fun.
Children’s books can support young children during deployment

Published on December 13, 2012
Children’s books are a great way to help young children understand deployment.
Learning positive social skills with puppet play

Published on September 17, 2013
Many beneficial skills can result from participating in puppet play.
Defeat weeding by eating – Part 3: Lambsquarters and nutrition

Published on October 24, 2019
Struggling to get the kids to weed the garden? Turn weeding into harvesting by teaching youth how some weeds are nutritious to eat, like common lambsquarters.
I don’t have anything to do!

Published on July 3, 2013
My kids have a ton of toys. Why don’t they play with them?
Preparing 1-2 year-olds for the new baby

Published on June 27, 2013
Many transitions occur for children who become a sibling.
Part two on easy tips for early childhood educators to communicate with parents

Published on March 23, 2012
Methods such as written communication between an early childhood provider and parents is an important part of a high-quality early childhood program.