Strewing - a term coined by Sandra Dodd - means simply leaving interesting things out for your kids to discover on their own terms. A simple way to begin having a more learning filled home is to intentionally strew interesting things around. You could even have a designated table top that you use and change out regularly.Having a home that has an atmosphere of learning grows kids who learn all the time. If you enjoy planning ahead and organizing, you could have monthly themes, kind of like a deconstructed unit study. If you do this, I do recommend that you allow the kids to do what they like with the stuff, and not try to organize them. Let them explore on their own. Or, if you are a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants type, like me, change it up when you come across something neat you would like your kids to discover. You also do NOT have to use a designated table top. I leave new library books on the coffee table, put a board game by the fireplace, or even put the globe on the dinner table for a great dinner conversation. Here are some ideas to get your imagination going with the possibilities: Science:A microscope (old-school, non computer connected ones are my favorite), samples to observe like a dead fly, a cat's claw or whisker, snake skin, fabric, etc. Experiments - baking soda, vinegar, food coloring, oil, milk, corn starch, and lots of little containers for mixing Magnetism - magnets, magnetic and non-magnetic metal objects, iron shavings in a sealed baggie Birds - binoculars, bird book, feathers, a nest, an egg (from the fridge), bird seed, bird house kit Insects - magnifying glasses, books on insects, microscope, jar for collecting, paper, pencils Math: Numbers - abacus, calculator, dice, cards, some board games like Monopoly, Yahtzee and Battleship Shapes - pattern blocks, Jenga, Legos, Magna-Tiles, K-Nex, geometric solids Measuring - ruler, compass, protractor, tape measure, graph paper, string History:Family - old family photos, family tree worksheet, maps, any small family heirlooms (not breakable is best for littles) like a quilt, a silver cup, a hat, etc. World War I - photo of ancestor in uniform, bucket of army men, popsicle sticks for building, map of battle lines, Snoopy