Science
Discover science adventures crafted for curious minds aged 3-4.
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Gentle Learning for Ages 3-4
Screen time that feels like story time. Discover gentle, curiosity-led videos, songs, and picture-rich lessons perfect for preschoolers ages 3-4.
Pre-Kindergarten & Preschool Explorers
Safety-Reviewed Lessons
304
Every discovery is educator-reviewed and parent-approved for ages 3-4.
Trusted Subjects
18
Carefully curated STEM, arts, and life skills from verified educational sources.
Parent-Friendly Length
184 words
Right-sized content that holds attention without overwhelming young learners.
Expert-Designed
Pre-Kindergarten & Preschool Explorers
Child development experts ensure every discovery builds skills appropriately for this age.
Safe content designed for ages 3-4
Our child development experts ensure every discovery is perfectly matched to your learner's developmental stage.
- Love repeating favorite songs, characters, and short stories
- Learning new words every day through conversation and play
- Enjoy sorting, matching, and naming colors, shapes, and animals
- Building fine-motor skills by tapping, tracing, and dragging
- Need warm narration and gentle pacing to stay engaged
Most trusted subjects for ages 3-4
These are the subjects parents trust most. Each discovery is hand-selected by educators and approved by families like yours.
Animals
Discover animals adventures crafted for curious minds aged 3-4.
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Space
Discover space adventures crafted for curious minds aged 3-4.
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Nature
Discover nature adventures crafted for curious minds aged 3-4.
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Art
Discover art adventures crafted for curious minds aged 3-4.
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Community
Discover community adventures crafted for curious minds aged 3-4.
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More subjects in this age band
Keep exploring with even more curiosity-driven topics. Each link opens a curated lesson ready for family discovery.
Formats that keep ages 3-4 engaged
Surprise Button mixes media types so your child can watch, listen, and read their way through new ideas.
- ✨ Story-based learning videos with simple narration
- ✨ Interactive songs, finger plays, and movement prompts
- ✨ Picture tours of animals, habitats, and community helpers
- ✨ Hands-on invitations to count, sort, and categorize
- ✨ Mindful moments that practice breathing and big feelings
Parent FAQs
Quick answers for the top questions families ask about our ages 3-4 collection.
Is preschool screen time actually educational?
Every discovery for ages 3-4 is hand-picked by educators and screened for quality, so you can trust what your child sees.
Will my toddler be overwhelmed by fast-paced content?
Lessons average 184 words and include prompts that make it easy for families to continue learning offline.
How do I stay involved without prepping complicated crafts?
We highlight the real-world skills every video or article builds, so you always know the "why" behind each recommendation.
Can we balance Surprise Button with offline play?
Every discovery includes discussion prompts and learning extensions to help you turn screen time into meaningful family conversations.
Content you can trust for your family
Built by educators and parents who understand your concerns about screen time. Every discovery is reviewed for safety and educational value.
Continue the adventure
Download Surprise Button for iPad
A simple, safe way for kids to explore the internet. With one tap, they discover something new — a fun fact, a science experiment, a story, or a place in the world they never would've searched for.
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