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1st gradeSorting Reusable Materials for a Building Tray
Select clean reusable pieces, sort them by a building property, and test which materials work for a child’s construction idea.
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Science & discovery. Page 2. Practical activities for children ages 3–8: letters, counting, shapes, colors, science, and social learning, with examples and tips for parents.
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2nd gradeAsking a Testable Question with a Toy
Turn a child’s question about a toy car into a comparison you can try, observe, and record with a simple ramp.
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1st gradeObservation versus Guess: A Picture Detective Game
Use a picture of a wet umbrella to distinguish what you can see from an explanation that needs more evidence.
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2nd gradeMeasuring Plant Growth with a Paper Strip
Mark a plant’s height on a paper strip, repeat the measurement from the same reference, and compare the dated marks.
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1st gradeMaking a Mini Museum of Safe Found Objects
Choose a few adult-approved objects, describe observable features, and make museum labels a visitor can use.
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2nd gradeChanging One Thing at a Time in a Home Experiment
Compare a flat and a folded paper towel using the same measured water and a clearly defined observation.
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