![]() And, through non-fiction, they can learn about curious children just like them who grew up to make amazing scientific discoveries. In fictional stories, they can see faces that match their own: kids who are turning their ingenious minds to investigating questions and solving problems using the scientific method. One great way to encourage a child's interest in science is by showing them role models of kids - particularly girls - in STEM fields. As time goes on, though, kids can be discouraged from this natural interest and come to believe that science is too complicated for kids - so it's especially important to nurture that spirit of curiosity from a young age! We don't always think about it, but every child is a scientist! From the moment she pushes a spoon off her high chair to see what happens or starts asking, "why?" to everything, she's started on a long and exciting lifetime of discovery.
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