Science is deep-rooted in everything we do, and everything that surrounds us. It is, in fact, one of the most important subjects that are taught in school. But it is very crucial that children treat it as an important subject of life rather than just another subject in school they have to ‘get through’. Therefore, every child needs to understand the importance of science in their everyday lives.
Gone are the days when the only source of information and knowledge for children was books. Today, there are many methods through which children can learn. Every child is different. Some of them learn through books, some learn through audio-visual stimulations, and some learn by indulging in puzzles and other kinds of activities where both their body and mind are actively engaged.
Activity boxes
Earlier, making learning fun was an arduous task. You would try and teach them something, and all you would get in return were yawns. But that’s not the case anymore. Today, children are spending more and more time in front of screens. There are various apps and websites that are designed to educate children. But is sitting in front of a screen all day, even in the name of learning, healthy? Absolutely not. Enter activity boxes. These boxes are basically, as the name suggests, boxes that have various puzzles and/or other kinds of activities inside them.
The idea behind activity boxes is to keep children engrossed in what they’re doing and learning. These boxes make sure that children are not only learning and thinking of these boxes and the puzzles as “tasks” but that they’re also enjoying themselves. Activity boxes come in different themes such as nature, animals, planets, birds and so on and so forth.
There are boxes and kits available online for different age groups. For toddlers, the boxes mainly focus on their sensory development. As children get older, the activity boxes designed for them get more in tune with their level of understanding. The focus then shifts on cognitive development and enhancing creativity. As children engage in different activities more and more, their motor skills also get refined.
Learning science is Equal to fun!
Once you get into it, you know that science is actually a lot of fun. But children might just treat it as a burden or an obligation they’ve to fulfil for school. But to prevent that, you can get science-themed activity boxes or kits. A science kit can prove to be very useful in making a child learn the various concepts of science. Along with many engaging activities, some of these kits are packed with experiments that your child can have a lot of fun with.
The best part about science-themed boxes is that they are at the end of the day experimental and contain many DIY (Do it yourself) activities which expand a child’s imagination and also fosters their creativity. Before starting a project, your child will have a vision in mind for the process and the end result, and while working on it your child will enjoy being active and getting creative. Get your child an activity box, and watch the magic unfold.
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