Kids are fascinated by dragons (adults are too, but that's not for this post!) and by extension all things dragon. When the How To Train Your Dragon movies were released, the frenzy for HTTYD theme parties grew phenomenally. Although there are many interesting creatures on Earth, kids are fascinated by dragons even though they are not real and they cannot be seen around.
It has been observed that younger kids enjoy science experiments. But, as they grow, for some reason, many of the same kids get disinterested in science. Sometimes, its the way science is taught or it could be a teacher who does not inspire. Make sure you talk to kids about cool science jobs. Watch fun science shows. To keep their interest alive, here are three things you could try:
1. Dragon games
This a good site for dragon loving kids. They can learn science in the world of Berk, where players can hatch dragon eggs and train their dragons. Other than the usual quests there are educational quests which focus on science used in everyday Berk life. It could be building a lightning conductor, understanding animal behavior, going into volcanoes, solving problems of noxious gases or a bunch of other things.
2. Science Centers
Introduce your kids to science via these centers designed for kids. These places inspire kids and build a lifelong interest in science. Parents can find a place close to their home and take kids from a young age. Even while on a holiday, its good to find a museum or a science center to take the kids to. People who deal with kids are trained to make the activity fun and appealing. There are even summer science camps which might interest kids. As they are designed for different age groups, parents can pick and choose a suitable one.
3. Science Experiments
When the kids are young, they love experiments. Start them on simple experiments they can try their hands at. The parts which are tricky can be handled by an adult, Make sure the kids are safe. Parents can even buy books which list science experiments for young kids or they can look for a suitable one online. There are videos with where you can watch the experiment and then try it yourself.
Other than this, schools and teachers can inspire kids to enjoy science. Kids enjoy tales about scientists and how they made their breakthrough. This gives a human face to science. Parents can easily find opportunities to point out the science aspect of ordinary things like yeast in bread increasing a loaf's size, rust forming on iron, water turning to ice, the shrinking Sun, the massiveness of some of the stars we see etc. Science is all around us, and it is for us to help our kids see it.
It has been observed that younger kids enjoy science experiments. But, as they grow, for some reason, many of the same kids get disinterested in science. Sometimes, its the way science is taught or it could be a teacher who does not inspire. Make sure you talk to kids about cool science jobs. Watch fun science shows. To keep their interest alive, here are three things you could try:
1. Dragon games
This a good site for dragon loving kids. They can learn science in the world of Berk, where players can hatch dragon eggs and train their dragons. Other than the usual quests there are educational quests which focus on science used in everyday Berk life. It could be building a lightning conductor, understanding animal behavior, going into volcanoes, solving problems of noxious gases or a bunch of other things.
2. Science Centers
Introduce your kids to science via these centers designed for kids. These places inspire kids and build a lifelong interest in science. Parents can find a place close to their home and take kids from a young age. Even while on a holiday, its good to find a museum or a science center to take the kids to. People who deal with kids are trained to make the activity fun and appealing. There are even summer science camps which might interest kids. As they are designed for different age groups, parents can pick and choose a suitable one.
3. Science Experiments
When the kids are young, they love experiments. Start them on simple experiments they can try their hands at. The parts which are tricky can be handled by an adult, Make sure the kids are safe. Parents can even buy books which list science experiments for young kids or they can look for a suitable one online. There are videos with where you can watch the experiment and then try it yourself.
Other than this, schools and teachers can inspire kids to enjoy science. Kids enjoy tales about scientists and how they made their breakthrough. This gives a human face to science. Parents can easily find opportunities to point out the science aspect of ordinary things like yeast in bread increasing a loaf's size, rust forming on iron, water turning to ice, the shrinking Sun, the massiveness of some of the stars we see etc. Science is all around us, and it is for us to help our kids see it.
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