How Can We Support
Curiosity?
Encourage your child to slow down, observe, and explore. Let them collect leaves, ask questions, watch bugs, or mix safe ingredients in the kitchen “lab.” Simple experiments and outdoor play build scientific thinking and environmental awareness in meaningful ways.
Activities That Build
Nature & Science Skills
In this category, you’ll find printable activities that help kids explore the world around them, such as:
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Nature scavenger hunts and observation journals
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Seasonal exploration packs (autumn leaves, bugs, weather, etc.)
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Simple science experiments
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Sorting and categorising nature items
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Fact cards and discovery-based games
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Why Are Nature and Science Activities Important?
Curiosity is a child’s superpower — and nature is the perfect classroom. Exploring the outdoors and experimenting with the world around them helps children ask questions, make discoveries, and build an early love for science.
The Science Behind It
Children are natural scientists. Research shows that sensory-rich, hands-on experiences in nature boost cognitive development, creativity, and focus. Exposure to the natural world also reduces stress, strengthens immunity, and fosters a lifelong connection to the environment.
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