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Nature Study: Sprouting Kidney Beans in a Jar

What Kids Can Learn from Sprouting Kidney Beans in a Jar Sprouting kidney beans in a jar is a fun and simple science experiment that kids can do at home. This activity provides children with a hands-on opportunity to learn about plant growth, biology, and the environment. They can observe how a seed transforms into a sprout and better understand the basic needs of plants. It's a fantastic way to spark curiosity and explore scientific concepts through a straightforward process. What Kids Will Learn Sprouting kidney beans in a jar offers many educational opportunities, including: Germination : Kids will learn how a seed absorbs water and begins to grow. Plant Growth : They’ll see how a sprout grows, starting with roots, stems, and leaves. The Needs of Plants : This experiment teaches kids that plants need water, sunlight, and air to grow. Patience and Observation : Kids will develop patience as they track the slow, steady growth of their sprout. Environmental Awareness : The activity...

36 Toddler Life Experiences Before 3

 

36 Toddler Life Experiences Before 3 Checklist

I love a good checklist so here I’ve created 36 life experiences that you can share with your toddler before age 3! If you have anything to add to this list I’d love to here it in the comment section. Here goes: 


  1. Read non fiction general audience \books to your child (preferably before they get old enough to have a preference & protest.)
  2. Read children books, covering different topics, to your child everyday!
  3. Play peek-a-boo
  4. Make silly faces & sounds 
  5. Make up silly songs about every day activities and feelings!
  6. Travel internationally - why not make use of the free for 2 and under perk? 
  7. Take a cruise - find out early before they are mobile if this kind of travel and country hopping is for you. If not, you know how to game plan for the future.
  8. Travel locally - again why not make use of the free for 2 and under perk?
  9. Try different cultural foods 
  10. Pretend play! Lots of it!
  11. Sing Nursery Rhymes
  12. Sing all the kids songs with actions ‘If you’re happy and you know it’ ‘head and shoulders’ ‘wheels on the bus’ ‘itsy bitsy spider’ etc.
  13. Have spontaneous dance parties
  14. Go on a nature walk and point out all the interesting things in the environment.
  15. Spend a day at the beach 
  16. Spend a day at the zoo 
  17. Visit a farm
  18. Pick fruits/veggies from a tree 
  19. Run through fields 
  20. Feed some animals 
  21. Visit a play centre where they can crawl or run around freely
  22. Get moving on some ride-on toys 
  23. Walk, jump & play in the rain and snow
  24. Water/Sand table play 
  25. Make home made toys 
  26. Help with chores 
  27. Walk through a forest or visit a Botanical Garden
  28. Visit a large event like a sporting game or circus in town - again this helps you know early if this kind of thing is for you.
  29. Visit museums/science centres/heritage sites
  30. Visit and video call different family and friends 
  31. Take lots of pics and cute short videos & update those baby books/ photo books 
  32. Teach them all the Pre-K basics if they’re interested and ready to learn 
  33. Potty Train 
  34. Practice manners/sharing/empathy
  35. Visit/Talk about different cities and countries.
  36. Make lots of art and crafts 

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