Science and Nature

Exploring the elements of the world, for children, is fascinating. Learning new things around them is always an interesting factor to learn about. It helps them grasp and also helps to make sense of the world. It also extends kids thinking process, science and nature can help children to discover how nature works, learn the correct names for animals and plants, care for the well-being of others and the environment, and to learn to question and investigate. When children are engaged in learning about science and nature, they are also learning strategies for active exploration, thinking and reasoning and develop working theories for making sense of the natural, social, physical and material worlds around them. Not only that, but it also promotes and support children in their exploration by creating an environment that promotes observation, exploration and explanation, asking open-ended questions such as 'What do you think might happen?' or 'What do you see happening?'. It also encourage children to touch, taste, listen, see and smell the items, and get them to come up with their own explanations. You can enhance this experience by adding a magnifying glass, magnets and books on science and the natural world. You might also go on a nature treasure hunt to gather additional items for your science table.

References:

1. https://www.familyeducation.com/school-learning/earth-science-nature

2. https://www.under5s.co.nz/shop/Hot+Topics+Articles/Child+Development/Exploring+Science+and+Nature.html