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Explore 10 trusted early learning hands-on resources selected for curious kids, with clear ages, access details, and parent context.
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Australian Science Week Early Childhood Resources 2026
National Science Week and the University of Canberra provide EYLF-aligned science activities, instruction sheets, and family postcards for young children.
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Experimentarium Copenhagen
A hands-on science centre with interactive exhibits, water play, movement, bubbles, technology, and a dedicated early-years area.
Children's Museum of Atlanta
Hands-on exhibits, making, art, science, and family learning experiences for children ages 2 to 8.
Questacon Early Childhood Activities
Hands-on science experiences and activity ideas for young children in Canberra, with play-based investigation and discovery.
The Garden at the Science Museum
The Science Museum’s Garden is a free interactive gallery for young children, with play-based construction, water, light, and sound activities that encourage observing, predicting, testing, and drawing conclusions.
More PEAS Please Teaching Guides
Preschool Education in Applied Sciences (PEAS) teaching guides with hands-on life-science activities featuring healthy foods, science practices, and teacher support materials.
Queensland Museum Mini Museum Explorers
Mini Museum Explorers is Queensland Museum Kurilpa’s early-learning program for ages 3–5, combining real objects, STEM activities, stories, songs, and movement-based play.
Sam Noble Museum Little Scientists
Little Scientists is a Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History program for ages 3–5 with stories, games, songs, crafts, and museum exploration built around science themes.
Maryland Science Center Kids Room Science
Kids Room Science is a Maryland Science Center daily drop-in experience with hands-on activities connected to science concepts, developmental skills, seasons, and interesting materials.
Hamilton Children's Museum
Hands-on galleries and self-directed play that help young children learn through imagination, movement, and discovery.
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