--- title: The Power Of Play | making science fun description: making science fun | --- ![Mobile Trigger](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/x5I8L67bQQKjlQqnXTsO3g.png) [The Power of Play by Scholar's Choice](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/dot.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Search Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/search-icon-1.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Close Btn](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) - [Scholar's Choice](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/) - [Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog) ### Category - [At Home (51)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home) - [Classroom (36)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom) - [Childcare (34)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/childcare) ![Mobile Trigger](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/x5I8L67bQQKjlQqnXTsO3g.png) ![Close Btn](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/dot.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Search Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/search-icon-1.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/dot.png) [![Back to school icebreaker activities for grades k-8-1](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Back%20to%20school%20icebreaker%20activities%20for%20grades%20k-8-1.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/back-to-school-icebreaker-activities-for-grades-k-8) Aug 14 ## [14 Back to School Icebreaker Ideas for Grades K-8](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/back-to-school-icebreaker-activities-for-grades-k-8) [Lesson Plans](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/lesson-plans), [art](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/art), [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [preschool](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/preschool), [making science fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/making-science-fun), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [kindergarten](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kindergarten), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [activities](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/activities), [fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fun), [first year teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/first-year-teacher), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [back to school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/back-to-school), [STEM](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/stem), [icebreaker](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/icebreaker) It's almost time to get to know your new students! Many teachers do icebreaker activities throughout the first day so that both the teacher and the... [![Introducing Robotics to your children](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Introducing%20Robotics%20to%20your%20children.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/best-robotics-for-home) Jul 26 ## [The 5 Best Robotic and Coding Toys to Introduce Into Your Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/best-robotics-for-home) [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [coding](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/coding), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [robots](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/robots), [science](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science), [science for kids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-for-kids), [scientific](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/scientific), [making science fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/making-science-fun), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [robot](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/robot), [science is fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-is-fun), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [activities](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/activities), [fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fun), [TTS](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tts), [STEM](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/stem), [parent](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parent) ## Coding literacy is quickly becoming a key part of the modern education system.  Parents need to be prepared to introduce their children to coding... [![Robotics in the Early Years Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Robotics%20in%20the%20Early%20Years%20Classroom.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/introducing-robotics-in-the-early-years-classroom) Jul 26 ## [Ways to Introduce Robotics in the Early Years Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/introducing-robotics-in-the-early-years-classroom) [ece](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ece), [coding](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/coding), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [preschool](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/preschool), [robots](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/robots), [science](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science), [science for kids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-for-kids), [scientific](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/scientific), [making science fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/making-science-fun), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [robot](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/robot), [science is fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-is-fun), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [kindergarten](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kindergarten), [TTS](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tts), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [back to school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/back-to-school), [STEM](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/stem) ## Teaching coding literacy has become mandatory in many classrooms across the country.  Teachers are stepping up to the new challenge and incorporating... 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[![teacher-water-play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/teacher-water-play.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/4-ways-to-experiment-with-water-in-and-out-of-the-classroom) Jul 06 ## [4 Ways to Experiment with Water In and Out of the Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/4-ways-to-experiment-with-water-in-and-out-of-the-classroom) [At Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home), [Childcare](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/childcare), [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [ece](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ece), [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [School age](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school-age), [Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/home), [before and after school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/before-and-after-school), [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [outdoor](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor), [preschool](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/preschool), [science](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science), [science for kids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-for-kids), [scientific](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/scientific), [water](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/water), [making science fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/making-science-fun), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [science is fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-is-fun), [sensory](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory), [sensory play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-play), [toddler](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/toddler), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [kindergarten](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kindergarten), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [activities](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/activities), [experiment](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/experiment) It's summertime, it's hot, and we are thinking all about WATER! [![childcare-water-play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/childcare-water-play.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/5-benefits-of-water-play) Jul 06 ## [5 Benefits of Water Play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/5-benefits-of-water-play) [ece](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ece), [Outdoor play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor-play), [outdoor](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor), [science for kids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-for-kids), [water](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/water), [language](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/language), [making science fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/making-science-fun), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [sensory play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-play), [activities](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/activities), [TTS](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tts), [Kodo Kids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kodo-kids) Provide opportunities to sieve, slop, spray, shake, transport and splash! With the warmer weather, water play offers a fun way to cool off outdoors.... [![cool science kits- hero-1](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/cool%20science%20kits-%20hero-1.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/these-4m-science-kits-make-for-the-perfect-weekend-activity) Mar 26 ## [These Ten 4M Science Kits Make For The Perfect Weekend Activity](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/these-4m-science-kits-make-for-the-perfect-weekend-activity) [At Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home), [dinosaur](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/dinosaur), [science for kids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-for-kids), [science kits](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-kits), [making science fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/making-science-fun), [robot](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/robot), [science is fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-is-fun), [volcano](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/volcano) ### "*I'm bored!*" Even with a house full of toys, we have all heard this exclamation on more than one occasion.   Science kits are a great way to keep kids... 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