Kids love to wonder and ask questions, which is why I’m celebrating curiosity with this week’s Playful Picks. Here’s to learning something new this week!
Quote of the Week
When you’re curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.
~Walt Disney
Fun Activities & Projects
How People Make Things (Factory Tour Videos at Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood)
Science Explorer Activities at the Exploratorium Museum
Zoo Cams & Backstage Videos at San Diego Zoo (we love watching the Panda Cam!)
Science in Action at Highlights Kids
Virtual Field Trip Videos at Meet Me at the Corner
Making Chocolate Video Tour at Hershey’s
What We’re Reading
I am so thankful for the wide variety of high-quality children’s nonfiction books! Here are a few we’ve read recently based on my girls’ interests and questions.
What are your kids curious about these days?
How a Book Is Made
Pop! A Book About Bubbles
Ice Cream: The Full Scoop
I Face the Wind
Why I Sneeze, Shiver, Hiccup & Yawn
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Great links and great book suggestions – thank you so much!
I read your blog every time it comes in my mail but I fail to come and thank you as I should. These should be lifesavers in the coming weeks thanks to professional development days and spring break so cheers to you!
Curious is the word of the day here….we are in our pretending to be a vet stage. I am getting all sorts of questions on how are puppies made. Love the book ideas. Karen
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