How to Teach your Child Science and Social Studies

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Most parents wish for their kids to learn more about science and social studies, but do not have the time in their busy schedules to help their children experience science and social studies first hand, or do not have the money to spend on facilities and experiences that would expose their children to these areas of learning.

If you are looking for some of the best and easiest ways to help your young learners get savvier with social studies and science, we have gathered some of the best tips and tricks to make the experience more enjoyable for both you and your kids.

Scavenger Hunts

During long breaks from school, you can organize a nature hike with your family, and include scavenger hunts in the trip. If you do not have the time or facilities to go to an actual hiking spot, your backyard can work perfectly fine for a good scavenger hunt. Make a list of the things your child can find in the assigned area, and allow them to have fun searching for things like plants, flowers, and different types of rocks.

Planting seeds

Planting is one of the easiest ways to teach your child about life, growth, and the science of photosynthesis. The best thing about planting is that it does not take too much time away from whatever else your child might wish to do, also, you can plant seeds right inside your house, or in your backyard; you do not need too much space, or tools.

Get your child involved by asking them to decide what kind of flower they wish to grow. Next, find an appropriate pot and some soil. Encourage your child to look after the plant properly; watering it when it needs to be watered, and ensuring it gets proper sunlight. Explain to them how the soil, water and sunlight factors into the growth of the plant.

Science Experiments

There is no better way to teach your kids science than allowing them experience it and watch it happen. To conduct a science experiment with your kids, you do not need to go overboard, or buy the most expensive science kits. Making a volcano, watching some metal rust, or making slime are some of the easiest science experiments you can safely conduct with your little one. And the best part is that you can find the materials and objects you need at most stores, online, or even in your own home.

Social studies apps

There is no reason why you can’t take advantage of the ever evolving technology age, and use the apps and other online content like science worksheets to teach your kids about different areas of the world, from the comfort of your home! You can connect your kids with pen pals from halfway across the world, or navigate through geography apps to show your kids what places like The Pyramids look like without having to bear the cost and stress of travel.

Explore different foods

Exploring different kinds of food that is foreign to your child but native to another part of the world is an exciting and enjoyable way to teach your child more about the world. You can order in food from Asian or Indian kitchens, or prepare the foods yourself by following simple recipes.

There are plenty of fun ways your child can learn more about science, and social studies, while feeling like they are exploring the world. Follow some of these ideas to incorporate science and social studies in your child’s learning. If you want to include some indoor learning activities to these, there are printable science worksheets available for your children to gain useful knowledge and practice some of the things they have learned. 

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LaDonna Dennis

LaDonna Dennis is the founder and creator of Mom Blog Society. She wears many hats. She is a Homemaker*Blogger*Crafter*Reader*Pinner*Friend*Animal Lover* Former writer of Frost Illustrated and, Cancer...SURVIVOR! LaDonna is happily married to the love of her life, the mother of 3 grown children and "Grams" to 3 grandchildren. She adores animals and has four furbabies: Makia ( a German Shepherd, whose mission in life is to be her attached to her hip) and Hachie, (an OCD Alaskan Malamute, and Akia (An Alaskan Malamute) who is just sweet as can be. And Sassy, a four-month-old German Shepherd who has quickly stolen her heart and become the most precious fur baby of all times. Aside from the humans in her life, LaDonna's fur babies are her world.

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