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Soft and Hard

Soft Things

Soft things feel squishy.
A pillow, a teddy bear, and a fluffy blanket are soft.
You can press them gently with your hand.

Hard Things

Hard things feel firm.
A rock, a wooden block, and a plastic cup are hard.
You can tap them without them changing shape.

Play and Learn

Touch a soft toy, then a hard block.
Say “soft” or “hard” as you feel each one.
You’re learning how the world feels!

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.

Download on the App Store

Your child explores safely on Surprise Button App

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How Volcanoes Form

From Magma to Mountain

Volcanoes grow where tectonic plates collide or drift apart. Heat melts rock into light, buoyant magma that rises, cools, and hardens near the surface, building the cone layer by layer.

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Maya's Daily Discoveries - March 15 Inbox

🚀 Today's Learning Journey

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How Volcanoes Form
18 min • Longest session today
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Ancient Egyptian Art
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💬 Tonight's Conversation Starters

"Can you explain how volcanoes form?"