Summer is here, and what a great time it is to wonder, observe and explore! I enjoy exploring outdoor spaces with my two young children.
The Cat in the Hat is a world-class explorer, too! The Cat in the Hat, together with friends Sally and Nick, take on big questions and find answers.
Simple outings can be opportunities for preschoolers to learn. Next time you’re outside, encourage kids to look up at the sky. Start a conversation by asking, “What do you see?” All observations are opportunities to explore topics such as weather, cloud formations, birds and flying insects. Finally, have kids record their observations through art. Drawing, coloring, painting, collage or photography are great ways to create memories of fun outdoor playtime.
Take your exploration a step further using ready-to-go nature activities such as this fun PBS KIDS birdwatching activity. You can even learn how to make your own bagel bird feeder.
Don’t forget to check out more activities from The Cat in the Hat. And be sure to tune into The Cat in the Hat on Rootle or stream on pbskids.org or on the PBS KIDS Video App.
In this short clip from The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, children learn about science and engineering practices.
Play 5 science and engineering games and then decorate your treehouse with items.
See the wind at work by making this Cat in the Hat pinwheel! Invite children to observe what happens when they blow on it.
Jenna Maley is Youth Services Librarian for Scotland County Memorial Library in Laurinburg, NC. She is a long-time resident of Scotland County and loves serving her community as an expert in early childhood literacy. Jenna loves working with the county's youth-centered organizations to bridge gaps in literacy and to inspire the next generation's love of reading and learning. Jenna is the mother of a young toddler which further motivates her mission to make reading and learning fun!