Science

Colorful Ice Play

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It is hot across many areas of the USA. Which means it is a perfect time for ice play.

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Pendulum Play is Amazing!

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There is extreme learning and fun when playing with a pendulum! This post on Pendulum Play was inspired by pendulum paint. I wanted to repurpose the frame used for painting. My husband made the frame for me so that my kids could experience pendulum paint. He used the photos from Teacher Tom’s post on pendulum painting. Here’s the frame my Doug made:

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Fun with a Marble Run!

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We have been playing with a marble run; and my older preschoolers and their parents have loved it.

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Wildflower Paper Christmas Ornaments

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We’re making paper embedded with wildflower seeds, then creating Christmas ornaments. The ornaments can be hung on the Christmas tree; then come Spring, planted in the garden for a beautiful wildflower display. These make wonderful gifts!

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“Press Here” ~ An Action Story!

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“Press Here” by Herve’ Tullet is an amazing children’s book!

I was delighted to spend last weekend with my daughter and mother. As usual, our time together included a trip to Barnes and Noble where Lydia said, “Mom, look at this cool book.”

As she began to read I said, “I’m bored already.” To which she replied, “Mom! You have to DO IT!!”

I did it and it IS a cool book!

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Tinkering with Tots

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This little activity is a play on old fashioned tinker toys. Building enhances problem solving and fine motor skills. It teaches kids persistence and focus. I would recommend this activity for older preschoolers and elementary age children.

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Pumpkin Guts

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It’s pumpkin time!

We are going to explore a pumpkin inside and out.

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Artsy Ice Experiment

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This artsy science experiment is a fun activity to tackle during this intense heatwave. It explores basic color theory and melting using ice, color, and heat.

You need:

Food coloring or liquid watercolor – I used liquid watercolor because that is what I had in the house; but food coloring would work just as well. I used primary colors red, yellow, blue because they easily mix into other colors.
Water
Ice Trays of some sort
Paper

I know that if you live in the South and Midwest you’ve been sweltering in the heat and humidity. In seconds all the supplies that I put on the deck were covered in condensation…including me and my camera!

Mix together the water and food coloring, pour into the trays, and freeze.

Once frozen, place cubes of various colors into clear containers, and let them melt.

Wait for the heat to do it’s work. It doesn’t take long when it is 97 degrees!

See how it changes as it melts!

Observe and discuss the change in colors. Once melted, you can paint pictures with brushes or squirt the paint using droppers, or just pour the color onto paper to make a design.

Have fun beating the heat and experimenting together!

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Messy Kids

I Can Teach My Child

A Nature Walk!

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On a beautiful day, enjoy the summer weather; take your child exploring by going on a nature walk! Just a few moments in your backyard, at grandma’s house, or at a local park can unearth a wealth of information and fun.

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