Family science engages young children and their families in hands-on, fun activities that explore the natural world, fostering curiosity, learning, and quality time together.
It’s about parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings, and primary caregivers joining in their children’s play, listening to their questions and ideas, and sharing their own.
Science is all around us—shaping the way we live, learn, and understand the world. When you hear the word science, you might think of big ideas or everyday questions. What comes to mind when you hear the word science?
Science begins with curiosity—wondering about how things work and why. In guiding a child’s curiosity, families can use an introductory version of the scientific method, such as the one below:
View these examples of families observing animals; making hand shadows; playing with water drops; and exploring how balls roll.
Science is about doing and about looking at things from different perspectives.
These images show real-life examples of how families engage with family science.
