AGE 3 TO 5
AGE 5 TO 8
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AGE 3 TO 5
Sesame Street : Yes , the favorite of pre-schoolers for generations has updated their programming to include more than the alphabet . Now you ’ ll nd problem-solving , nature and environmental issues as well as science and engineering segments on this classic OPB program .
Peg + Cat : This animated math-based site is found at www . pbs . org / peg . The songs , activities and interactive games make learning math skills a ton of fun .
Nina and the Neurons : Available from BBC . It ’ s chock full of basic science , engineering and coding games , plus songs , videos and activities available in both Spanish and English . Hands on proof that science is fun .
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Science , Technology , Engineering and Math : STEM . That ’ s what the education buzz is about these days .
And with good reason . The future job market for your young learners will most likely rely heavily on the problem solving and technical skills that go with these subjects .
AGE 5 TO 8
The Odd Squad : Another offering from PBS Kids , this show follows two young agents , Olive and Otto as they save the day using math skills . Each episode is twelve minutes long and full of great math insights for kids .
Ask Dr . Universe : Join Dr . Wendy Sue Universe of Washington State University on her site found at www . askdruniverse . wsu . edu . Get the latest answers , activities and videos related to hot science questions such as “ How are bones made ?”, “ What ’ s a booger ?” and “ Why is the ocean salty ?”
Planet Smarty Pants : A blog written by an enthusiastic mom and lled with hundreds of activities exploring science , engineering and art . Great literature supporting STEM projects are offered as well as the everyday activities she and her daughter do at home .
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