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Throughout the day, frequently ask children to describe what they see and hear.<br />

Practice identifying different smells during mealtimes.<br />

Give children opportunities to explore concepts like sinking and floating by letting<br />

them experiment with different objects in a tub with a small amount of water.<br />

Let children use crank style egg beaters in tubs of water with a little soap. Watch the<br />

bubbles form. Add turkey basters, eye droppers, funnels, and different size cups for<br />

them to experiment with as well.<br />

Recycle paper and other products. Model ways to re-use items to avoid being wasteful.<br />

Talk with the children about keeping the earth clean and healthy.<br />

Children are curious about living creatures. <strong>The</strong>y enjoy watching “bugs,” snails, spiders,<br />

caterpillars, worms, butterflies, birds, and squirrels. Encourage their questions and help<br />

them find the answers.<br />

Have a class pet and let the children help take care of it. Be sure the pet is healthy for<br />

children to handle.<br />

Have safe plants in your classroom and let the children help take care of them. Be sure<br />

the plants are not harmful if eaten or cause rashes if touched.

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