{"id":9048,"date":"2020-06-15T07:36:47","date_gmt":"2020-06-15T15:36:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/?p=9048"},"modified":"2021-02-08T09:11:27","modified_gmt":"2021-02-08T17:11:27","slug":"encouraging-a-love-for-science","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/2020\/06\/15\/encouraging-a-love-for-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Encouraging a Love for Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-9054 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20432a-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Encouraging a love of science\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20432a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20432a-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20432a-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20432a.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>When you think of science, you might picture lab tables, beakers and test tubes. But science is so much more than the classic experiments you did in high school. It\u2019s a process of exploring, observing, thinking, and testing \u2013 things toddlers do all day long as they play! Toddlerhood is a perfect time to nurture a love for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/2020\/06\/09\/hypothesizing-how-toddlers-use-scientific-thinking-to-learn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>scientific thinking<\/strong><\/a> through scientific play.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Highlights:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toddlerhood is a perfect time to nurture a love for science through scientific play. Here are a few ways to encourage a toddler\u2019s interest in science:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conduct simple experiments, like mixing paint colors and cooking.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create opportunities for unstructured play.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer a range of different toys and materials for toddlers to play with.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get messy with activities like finger painting, gardening, or water play.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join your toddler during play time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit new places.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Encouraging Scientific Play<\/h2>\n<p>Through simple experiments, planned activities, and free play, there are virtually endless ways to spark your toddler\u2019s interest in science.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conduct Simple Experiments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Experiments don\u2019t need to be complex. They can be as simple as mixing paint colors or transferring water between containers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/2019\/10\/30\/cooking-with-your-toddler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Cooking with your toddler<\/strong><\/a> is also an exciting way to introduce your little one to science.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re using BabySparks, you\u2019ll see plenty of fun scientific activities in your child\u2019s daily program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unstructured Play is Scientific Play!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When your toddler has access to a variety of toys and materials during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/2018\/03\/23\/structured-vs-unstructured-play-whats-the-difference-why-does-it-matter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>unstructured play<\/strong><\/a>, they\u2019ll decide what and how to play, which often leads to experimenting and figuring out solutions on their own.<\/p>\n<p>Unstructured play can be solo play, or with you or others close to your child. Let your toddler lead the way, and you might be surprised by what they come up with!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Offer Plenty of Different Toys and Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Science involves working with various objects and materials &#8212; using them in different ways or creating something new. Offering your toddler a range of toys (blocks, vehicles, puzzles, etc.), materials (paper, beads, water, etc.) and everyday objects (food storage containers, cardboard boxes, flashlights, etc.) encourages them to experiment, observe, and problem solve.<\/p>\n<p>You can switch out toys and materials periodically to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/2019\/09\/09\/keep-your-childs-play-interesting-without-buying-new-toys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>keep your toddler\u2019s play fresh<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t Shy Away from Messiness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many toddlers love getting messy, and messiness often leads to some fun scientific exploration. Don\u2019t be afraid to invite the messiness, allowing your toddler to finger paint with non-toxic paint, play with water, or dig in the dirt. Getting your child involved in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/2020\/03\/10\/benefits-of-gardening-with-toddlers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>gardening<\/strong><\/a>, even if it\u2019s just a simple plant, it a great scientific activity!<\/p>\n<p>Messy play not only targets exploration, it also builds tolerance for different <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/2019\/02\/21\/sensory-integration-how-the-senses-work-together\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sensations and textures<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Join In Your Toddler\u2019s Play<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Joining your toddler during play makes it more interactive, boosts communication skills, and can get them thinking in ways they might not on their own. You can ask questions as you play together, for example, to encourage deeper thinking and a scientific thought process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visit New Places<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The more experiences a toddler has, the more they\u2019ll see, hear, taste, feel, and smell. A walk around the neighborhood, a library visit, or a trip to the park each offer varied experiences.<\/p>\n<p>By incorporating these tips, you can expand on your little one\u2019s natural scientific curiosity, laying the groundwork for increasingly complex exploring and experimenting as they grow![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When you think of science, you might picture lab tables, beakers and test tubes. But science is so much more than the classic experiments you did in high school. 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