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    Discovering Through Science & Math

    Scientific inquiry is all about curiosity and exploration! Children observe, question, compare, sort, and investigate as they learn about the world around them. From sand and water play to caring for pets, planting seeds, observing nature, and even cooking, these activities spark discovery and build skills in observation, pattern recognition, and collaboration. Every experiment—big or small—helps children think like scientists while having fun!

    Math is everywhere in our classroom. Children have access to math manipulatives throughout the day for self-initiated play, turning learning into hands-on exploration. During small-group activities, teachers guide children through exciting math concepts and provide extra challenges for older learners to develop early math skills. From counting and sorting to problem-solving, math becomes a natural and enjoyable part of every day!

    Two children playing with a floor puzzle.
    Floor puzzle teamwork.
    Three children looking at snails with a magnifying glass.
    Examining garden snails.

    Two students adding flour to a mixing bowl.
    Measuring out ingredients for scones.
    Student kneading bread dough.
    Kneading dough for bread.

    Students separating pumpkin seeds from the pulp.
    Pulling out pumpkin seeds from pulp to roast.
    Students chopping broccoli with the help of a teacher.
    Chopping broccoli for vegetable soup.

    Children at table with fruits; one child scooping bananas into a blender.
    Making banana-blueberry smoothies for snack.
    Children at table working with small colored blocks.
    3-D wooden mosaic set design work.

    Children building 3D structure.
    Group building with straw connectors.
    Children creating a large wall calendar with a teacher.
    Group calendar count.

    Child looking a mealworms with a magnifying glass.
    Observing mealworms.


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