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From making giant bubbles to becoming citizen scientists and even visiting the Moon, here are five different ways to get curious — and geeky! — with STEM all year.

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How to Take Kids on Night Hikes

Spending time outside at night opens up a whole new world for kids, exposing them to new things. And making it a learning opportunity is easy!

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Earth Day is Every Day! Webinar for Early Learning Educators

In this 60-minute professional development webinar, educators will learn about the history of Earth Day, how to integrate concepts of sustainability into every subject, how environmentalism and social emotional learning tie into each other, and how educators and students can build a healthier planet.

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Engineering & Early Coding: Webinar for Early Learning Educators

In this 60-minute professional development webinar, educators will be introduced to early learning engineering platforms, strategies, and tools. The webinar will include the engineering design process, an introduction to coding, and PBS resources to inspire students to think creatively while constructing something new.

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Healthy Media & Tech Habits: Webinar for Early Learning Educators

In this 60-minute professional development webinar, educators will learn how to help families navigate screen time recommendations, develop healthy foundations for media consumption, and choose appropriate forms of media for their students.

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Seven Citizen Science Projects for Southern California Families

Participating in community science shows your children that small actions can contribute to a larger positive impact. And it can be as easy as going on a walk and taking pictures!

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6 Quick and Easy Kids Experiments with Wintry Ice

Even if you don't live an area where your little ones can enjoy snow days, you can recreate some of the magic of snow and ice with these easy ice experiments that also support early science skills.

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Six Ways to Teach Students Engineering from a JPL Education Specialist

Teaching engineering may seem daunting, but you don't really need "anything fancy," says JPL ed specialist Ota Lutz. Here are six of her tips on how to get kids enamored with engineering.

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How to Teach Kids About Nature and Wildlife from Home

Here are some fun ways you can help kids connect to wildlife, from going on an indoor safari, to hanging out with apes virtually and even fostering advocacy by making a supplies drive for local shelters.

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5 Ways Teachers Can Encourage Kids to be Neighborhood Scientists

Getting kids out into the world helps them put theory into practice by finding ways to improve their communities as citizen scientists.

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How Art Can Help Inspire a More Creative Educational Exploration

Looking for ideas on how to make English language arts, social science, science and math more engaging? These artists and cultural organizations can help.

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How to Take Kids on Night Hikes

Spending time outside at night opens up a whole new world for kids, exposing them to new things. And making it a learning opportunity is easy!

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Calling All Urban Wildlife Fans: How to Be a Community Scientist at Home

The scientific community’s knowledge of urban nature is minimal because of their inability to access all urban areas as vast as Los Angeles. This is where you and your family can help!

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5 Ways for Kids to Celebrate STEM Day

From making giant bubbles to becoming citizen scientists and even visiting the Moon, here are five different ways to get curious — and geeky! — with STEM all year.

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