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Since many successful careers can be built from qualifications in science related subjects, there’s no wonder that many parents hope to raise a child who has a strong interest in science from a young age. There are ways you can help make this happen, as explored below by a prep school in Hampshire.
Start by making science something that you talk about as a family on a regular basis so that your child starts to understand how important it is with regards to daily life. This is easier than it sounds; you could chat to your child about what makes the car work next time you’re on a drive, ask them if they know what has caused the torrential rain you’ve had or share some news about a medical breakthrough you’ve heard about.
Museum visits are a great opportunity for your child to learn about science, so try and plan some of those in when it’s safe to do so. There are also lots of science related activities you could do together around your home, many of which will be age dependent. For example, if your child is little, you could use bath time as an opportunity for learning. Take some items along and ask your child if they think they will sink or float. There are probably lots of science experiments you can do with simple items from your kitchen cupboards.
Another option is to start a vegetable patch in the garden and encourage your child to learn about what they need to do to keep their plants alive. The garden is actually a great place to learn. However, if you don’t have a lot of outdoor space, even taking a walk through the woods can be an opportunity to explore science by discussing nature, such as how the trees change with the different seasons.
There are lots of other ways you can help your child become a science lover, but the above ideas should get you started. Don’t be afraid to get in touch with your child’s school if you’d like some more information on the curriculum or some suggestions on age-appropriate learning activities you can do together.
