Family science activities help children explore their world through everyday experiences at home. By asking questions, making observations, and discussing their findings, families can create opportunities for learning and connection.
Explore our resources and tip sheets, which provide instructions, prompts, and templates for family science learning.
Encourage children to be curious by helping them ask open-ended questions about everyday life. For example, they might wonder why a plant grows faster in one part of the house than another, or why the number of daylight hours changes during the year.
By paying attention to their surroundings, children might observe that ice melts faster in sunlight, that water forms droplets on leaves and windows, or that shadows move during the day. These observations lay the foundation for understanding patterns and developing thoughtful conclusions.
Discussing the key takeaways after an investigation can lead to valuable lessons about the natural world around us and how things work. These discoveries help children grow their understanding of the world around them and connect science to their daily lives.
