Exploration Centers Archives - Buggy and Buddy https://buggyandbuddy.com/category/play/exploration-centers/ Meaningful Activities for Learning & Creating Mon, 07 Aug 2017 01:22:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://buggyandbuddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-site-identity-32x32.png Exploration Centers Archives - Buggy and Buddy https://buggyandbuddy.com/category/play/exploration-centers/ 32 32 Flower Exploration Center: Sensory, Science, and Art for Spring! https://buggyandbuddy.com/spring-activities-kids-invitation-explore-flowers/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/spring-activities-kids-invitation-explore-flowers/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2016 19:23:33 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=9926 Looking for some simple and meaningful spring activities for kids? This flower exploration center makes a great hands-on science and sensory activity and is so easy to set up. I love that it encourages observing details and creativity! *This post was originally published on March 1, 2014 and has since been updated. Follow our Spring Crafts &...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/rock-exploration-center/feed/ 3 DIY Foam Stamps for Kids (Exploration Center) https://buggyandbuddy.com/diy-foam-stamps-for-kids-exploration-center/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/diy-foam-stamps-for-kids-exploration-center/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2015 04:57:42 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=16038 These DIY foam stamps are one of the easiest art materials to make, and kids love the process of creating them all on their own. Set out all the materials to make your very own stamping exploration center for the home or classroom! Follow our Art for Kids Pinterest board!       Recently Lucy and...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/diy-foam-stamps-for-kids-exploration-center/feed/ 3 Rainbow Science for Kids: Exploring Prisms https://buggyandbuddy.com/rainbow-science-for-kids-exploring-prisms/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/rainbow-science-for-kids-exploring-prisms/#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2015 02:39:42 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=15449 This week we’re focusing on rainbow science for kids by exploring prisms. Prisms can provide such a fun, hands-on way for kids to observe and hypothesize about light. Here’s some fun ways to use prisms with preschoolers, kindergarteners, and elementary students. *This science activity correlates with Next Generation Science Standard (NGSS) 1-PS4-3. Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board!  ...

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