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National Pet Month

Posted on by Robin Koontz

May is National Pet Month in the U.S., a time to reflect on the value of owning a pet. National Pet Month is a good opportunity for discussion, reading, and class activities that relate to pets. Most kids love animals, so it’s pretty easy to go from the “awww” factor to introducing valuable information about our domestic buddies. Read More

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Infographic: The Digestive Process

Posted on by KIDS DISCOVER

Everything you eat – from a salad to a slice of pizza – goes through the same basic process once you eat it. That process provides your body with the energy and nourishment that it needs to survive. But how does it work? Find out with this informative, easy-to-understand infographic on the digestive process! Read More

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All About Robots

Posted on by Robin Koontz

April 6-14 is National Robotics Week! It’s a great time to get your kids excited about robo-technology and inspire them to pursue careers in any of the science, engineering, design, art, computer technology and mechanics fields that create these awesome contraptions. Read More

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Backyard Science: Weather’s Whims

Posted on by Christy Peterson

Weather is a great family science topic. Even preschoolers can identify rainy, sunny, cloudy, and snowy days. Older kids can make more subtle observations and can learn to measure and quantify the conditions they observe. Read on for some great science activities that are fun for the whole family. Read More