Just like George, children are curious about the world and how things work. Do these simple activities at home and have fun making discoveries together. To get the most out of these activities, take a quick peek at these helpful tips. Choose a topic to get started:
Earth Day, Arbor Day, the first day of spring... Any time of the year can be a great time to celebrate and explore earth science. Play outside, learn about nature, and get a little greener!
Going Green (Earth Science, Recycling)
Pinwheels (Earth Science, Art)
Recycled Sailboat (Earth Science, Recycling)
Sand & Soil (Earth Science, Problem Solving)
Water Drops (Earth Science, Observation)
Water, Rocks, & Mud (Earth Science, Nature)
These K-1 activities will introduce your child to basic but important engineering concepts such as building, using tools, and following a plan. Download the complete Let's Build! Teacher's Guide which has print-outs for all the activities.
Build A House (Engineering, Art Design)
Dig It (Science, Engineering)
Monkey Made (Math, Science)
On A Hike (Engineering, Problem Solving, Creative Movement)
Plastic Bottle Birdfeeder (Engineering, Science, Art Design)
Size Them Up (Engineering, Science, Art, Music)
Tools Count (Engineering, Science, Math, Vocabulary)
What's That Shape (Math, Art, Vocabulary, Design)
Kids are natural engineers, mathematicians, and scientists. Encourage their natural curiosity with these hands-on engineering, math, and science activities. Download the Curious George Family Activity Booklet which includes many of these ideas.
Bubble Stuff (Science)
Curious Pancakes (Math, Science, Cooking)
Feel the Wind (Science, Creative Movement)
Invent! (Engineering, Art)
Let's Build! (Engineering)
Marvelous Meringues (Science, Cooking)
Pattern Play (Math, Art, Music, Creative Movement)
Ramp-N-Roll (Science, Engineering)
Sort It Out (Math, Science)
Wheel Discoveries (Engineering, Science, Art)
This 12-page activity booklet invites parents to join their children in exploring science, engineering, and math through play. The booklet can be used as a handout for children to bring home and share with their parents and siblings.
English Version (PDF, 2MB)
Spanish Version (PDF, 2MB)
Curious George Discovery Guide: Credits
Curious George is a production of Imagine, WGBH and Universal. Curious George and related characters, created by Margret and H.A. Rey, are copyrighted and trademarked by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company and used under license. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLLP. Television Series: ©2012. Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. The PBS KIDS logo is a registered mark of PBS and is used with permission. Proud sponsors of Curious George on PBS KIDS are Chuck E. Cheese's® and Stride Rite Children's Group, LLC. FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY.
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