​Welcome back to #ScienceStoryWednesday! Today's story is Perfect Square, by Micheal Hall. 

What can you create with a square piece of paper? Get creative and have your grown-up send us a picture of your creation to KiddieScience@gmail.com

THANK YOU for your incredible support! As we grow and thrive with diverse programming, the Lab space was getting a bit worn around the edges and needed some love and attention. Budget constraints have limited us to temporary fixes and many DIY projects. So we put out the call for help, and you responded! Since launching the Love The Lab fundraiser, you have helped raise almost $6,000 toward needed repairs and upgrades. After addressing the radiators, we moved onto small patch-up jobs which included some furniture repair, before starting on a new project that slightly changes the layout of the space while increasing young scientists' access to living things. First we painted the walls, which have been well loved by our young scientists and our experiments. Next, the turtle was moved to a new location, and new filter parts were ordered and installed. The reading nook is also in a new location.

We are currently in the process of establishing a living wall of plants, which our young scientists will assist in caring for. There's still several square feet of wall to paint, among other needs. A little bit of love makes a big difference! It's not too late to support our needs with a tax deductible donation.

Welcome back to Science Story Wednesday! This week, our story is Quantum Physics for Babies (although we firmly believe that quantum physics are for everyone!) Hope you enjoy! #ScienceStoryWednesday 

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Thank you for joining us for the recent No Limits event! Special thanks to Mercedes-Benz and the National Girls Collaborative Project. Highlights from our event included a car obstacle course, maze, and ramps to race on. Participants received a free Matchbox replica of the Mercedes-Benz 220SE commemorating Ewy Rosqvist’s historic Argentinian Grand Prix performance. 

​Let's face it, many of us dreaded science in school. It was either too hard or not interesting enough, and there was a disconnect with how science fit into our daily lives. Love it hate it, a strong foundation in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) is crucial for succeeding in the ever changing modern world.

Below we share some tips on how to help your child love science and establish a meaningful connection with how it fits into their world.

Read about science!
In addition to the science books that are mainly used for reference, there are fun and engaging titles that are perfect for scientists age 2 and up. Here, we share a list of recommended books, organized by topic. Disclosure: This is an affiliate link. A portion of the purchases made via this link will be donated back to Kiddie Science.

Provide frequent opportunities for science exploration through play
Science is everywhere, which means there's always an opportunity to incorporate science into play time. Give your young scientist a bowl of water and several containers. As they gather and pour the water, discuss differences in capacity (how much water each container holds). Water play is also a great time to explore buoyancy. Using various items, hypothesize which will float or sink and then test it! 

Visit a local zoo, aquarium, or nature center
Visiting the zoo or aquarium is a great opportunity to not only observe animals, but make comparisons about their anatomy to ours. A guiding question can be, "why are we not reptiles?" (or fish or birds). By observing other animals, your young scientist can gain a better understanding of where we fit in as mammals.

Care for a plant together
This can be as simple as planting a bean seed and watching it grow. By caring for a plant, your young scientist will begin to understand the needs of living things. This is also a great opportunity to make observations together as the plant grows.



How do you explore science with your child? Join the discussion in the Kiddie Science Families Facebook group.