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Try together Ages 4-6 A Simple Shadow Activity for Preschoolers Compare two shadows with a simple, supervised light-and-object observation for children ages 4–6. Read

Questions Ages 10-12 Critical Thinking Questions for Kids Ages 10–12 Help older children compare explanations, identify evidence and revise an idea with practical questions. Read

Parent ideas Ages 7-9 Helping Kids Think About Friendship and Fairness Practical conversation prompts about fair choices, different perspectives and repairing misunderstandings. Read

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