Encourage young children
to ask questions. When he asks “Why” answer
with an open-ended question that encourages more thought.
Listen to the child and compliment his ideas. Share some
of your ideas with him.
Talk to a child about
the way things work. Explain some of the things you do and
machines you use in a day: preparing food, washing clothes
or driving a car.
Take a child on a
hike and explore the world you live in: the backyard, the
beach, woods and gardens. Talk about where you go and what
you see. Bring a pail for any collectable's. Let the child
go at his own pace.
Explore museums, a
zoo, ride a bus, attend a story time at a local
library, visit an art gallery, check with local towns
for any special programs they offer.
Links
Link to more than a
dozen water-related games and activities for kids. EPA
Oceans and Coastal Protection Division Kids page. Dive
into this list of resources for exploring.
Exploring pests at
Pest
World for Kids.
HowStuffWorks
is an eclectic encyclopedia that covers everything from
torque converters to dieting to DNA.
Neuroscience
for Kids has been created for all students and teachers
who would like to learn about the nervous system.
For
a wealth of addition links visit Kids
Online Resources.
Log onto TrailLink.com
- a Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Web site dedicated to providing
detailed, up-to-date information on trail access, services
and activities. The site helps you take advantage of trails
for pleasure, exercise, or transportation in your own community
or anywhere around the country.
Connecticut
DOT provides an Index of Pathways through Connecticut
for hiking and biking.
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