Monday, December 22, 2025

You don't need a lab to sharpen scientific thinking

Many of the skills students need for success in science are things you can help your child practice at home. To sharpen powers of observation, ask questions that invite your child to notice small details. Demonstrate how to classify by sorting things into groups based on their characteristics. You can also encourage your child to make and test predictions about how the world works: "How fast do you think an ice cube will melt on the counter?"