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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.
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!
Building good consumers: Working with the “I want, I want, I want…”

Published on October 2, 2013
With different types of advertisements it is important to make children smart consumers.
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.
Teaching children about the Olympics

Published on July 25, 2016
The 2016 Summer Olympics begin Aug. 5 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Teach your children about the history of the Olympics, Brazil and summer sports.
The art of scientific thinking: Why science is important for early childhood development

Published on January 20, 2017
Ideas for developing the mind of a young scientist.
Vacation with your kids – they’ll be smarter

Published on November 2, 2015
Research shows kids who vacation do better academically. Get packing, they’ll be smarter for it!
The importance of critical thinking for young children

Published on May 3, 2016
Critical thinking is essential life skill. Learn why it is so important and how you can help children learn and practice these skills.
9- to 11-year-olds: Ages and stages of youth development

Published on January 7, 2013
Understanding the different stages of youth development supports youth programming efforts as it encourages relationship building between youth and adult volunteers
Globally aware child and the importance

Published on December 11, 2013
What is a globally aware child and why is it important? Learn to bring easy, different cultures into your home, minus the travel.
Find the science in fireworks

Published on June 25, 2012
Youths’ natural curiosity about fireworks creates real-world learning opportunities for parents to teach children about safety, scientific inquiry, history and many other topics.
Ten tips to keep your child learning this summer

Published on May 24, 2012
Did you know the average child loses one month of the knowledge gained in the school year during the summer? Here are ten great tips to help your child be ready to succeed in the fall!
Talking with children about Flint’s water crisis

Published on March 7, 2016
How to talk to your children about the recent lead water crisis in Flint, Michigan.
Choose holiday gifts that foster (rather than hinder) healthy development for boys and girls

Published on November 23, 2016
Gendered toys can limit healthy development and promote bullying.
Considerations for youth and social networking – Part 5: What is news?

Published on April 24, 2017
Help youth take a critical look at the news they view online.
Art and science: The links between two disciplines

Published on December 1, 2016
Art experiences help children develop skills used in science, technology, engineering and math.
Recess is a right, not a privilege

Published on August 15, 2016
Youth deserve a daily dose of unstructured exercise as it is important for their development.
Science ideas for preschoolers – Part 1: Stream table science

Published on May 8, 2012
Teach young children about how streams and erosion work in waterways where they live.
More than one, two and three: early childhood math

Published on November 14, 2014
Tips for teaching young children about math.
Fathers affect children’s learning

Published on June 5, 2012
Research shows that fathers play a critical role in the development and academic success of children.