Parent Videos

Encouraging Curiosity (0:31)

Narrated by Joan Cusack, this short video reminds parents that there are opportunities in everyday life to encourage their kids' natural curiosity.

What is PEEP Family Science? (4:21)

PEEP Family Science is designed for parents and their children, especially those served by home visiting organizations. It comes in free, easy-to-use apps, in English and Spanish, that make it fun for families to do science together at home.

Colors, Week 1 (4:41)

Watch a mom and her son do Week 1 of the PEEP Family Science Colors activities. They explore the colors around us, indoors and outdoors.

Colors, Week 3 (4:28)

Watch a mom and her son do Week 3 of the PEEP Family Science Colors activities. They experiment with color and light.

Shadows, Week 1 (4:02)

Watch a mom and her daughter do Week 1 of the PEEP Family Science Shadows activities. They explore and experiment with shadows outdoors.

Shadows, Week 3 (5:16)

Watch a mom and her daughter do Week 3 of the PEEP Family Science Shadows activities. They make shadows indoors with a flashlight.

Ramps, Week 1 (3:55)

Watch a mom and her son do Week 1 of the PEEP Family Science Ramps activities. They explore ramps for the first time, indoors and outdoors.

Ramps, Week 3 (4:09)

Watch a mom and her son do Week 3 of the PEEP Family Science Ramps activities. They have a ramp race and then experiment with ramps that have rough and smooth surfaces.

Sounds, Week 1 (5:14)

Watch a mom and her daughter do Week 1 of the PEEP Family Science Sounds activities. They explore sounds, indoors and outdoors.

Sounds, Week 3 (4:36)

Watch a mom and her daughter do Week 3 of the PEEP Family Science Sounds activities. They experiment with their voices, singing high, low, soft and loud.

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