Western University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. Western University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. Did you know that animal sounds can be crucial to ...

BURBANK, Calif. (KABC) -- The PAWS for Reading program is combining reading with animals. "I feel like I would just stay here for two hours going from room to room to room to room reading to animals ...

How do you introduce engineering practices and skills to young learners? Smithsonian educators suggest it starts with empathy. Emily Porter & Melissa J. B. Rogers The Smithsonian's National Zoo and ...

Looking to youngsters for words of wisdom about other animals, other humans, and nature Many, if not most youngsters enjoy being outside in the presence of other animals or just running around and ...

Helen Lewis receives funding from the British Academy (Small Research Grants) to explore best practices in the involvement of dogs in schools. For educators searching for ways to help children cope, ...

Trying to find a good video for your little ones to watch on YouTube can be a challenge. Even if you limit the search to YouTube Kids, there’s so much out there. How can you determine what’s good and ...

Whether you like it or not, kids are going to watch YouTube. The site is filled with a seemingly endless selection of videos from which to choose. With older kids, you don’t want them watching content ...

Zoo keeper Eunice Frahm does not care for lions or tigers. Or gorillas or bears or hippos or rhinos. Or anything exotic, really. Picture, instead, three little pigs. Some goats (including Myka), a ...

The best dog breeds for kids should be gentle, protective, and friendly. Here are the breeds veterinarians recommend.