Leap into Science
Open-ended science activities paired with children’s books for young learners and families from The Franklin Institute.
Website previewAbout Leap into Science
Leap into Science is a national program from The Franklin Institute that combines open-ended science activities with children’s books. Families and educators can use its activities and program resources to support playful science learning.
Age and access
This resource is listed for ages 3–10. It is available as Website, Downloadable and is listed as free. The listed language coverage is English.
What stands out
- Combines reading and science in one activity format
- Open-ended investigations encourage questions and discussion
- Backed by The Franklin Institute and a national education program
How the score is built
Activities use open-ended investigation rather than one fixed answer.
Books are intentionally paired with science activities.
The program is designed for young children and families.
The Franklin Institute leads the program.
Parent notes
- Young children should have an adult guide the activity and book discussion.
- The official program includes educator and partner materials, so not every page is designed for independent browsing.
- The stored preview shows the official Leap into Science page without a cookie popup, ad overlay, or placeholder image.
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