Thursday, January 08, 2026

Bring science home with a 'do-it-yourself' kit

Experimenting is an important part of scientific thinking. Create a "science-in-a-box" kit to inspire your child to experiment at home. Include items such as: aluminum pie pans, balloons, empty cans, pins or thumbtacks, clean plastic food containers, tape, a flashlight, a magnifying glass, a magnet, a ruler, scissors and string. Then, help your child brainstorm some questions to answer by using these materials.