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Every parent has a story about their would-be Einstein: some important 6 years old, leaning on the sink, pouring water over glitter glue and modeling clay to see which one will melt first. Children are born scientists. Naturally learn about the world around them, they learn through hands-on experimentation. As you encourage them to explore their world, they discover that science is more than facts and formulas. It is a process of investigation based on inquiry and experimentation. As their primary teachers, parents should exploit their children’s natural curiosity and desire to touch, see and do. Parents can and should give them the opportunity to engage in hands-on exploration and witness truly amazing scientific phenomena.
Research and practice have proven to be a hands-on approach is the most effective way of promoting education and improving children’s perceptions of science. By providing children with the best science possible experience, you can help to create the next generation of scientists and creative thinkers.