Today I am over at The Happy Homeschooler sharing Counting Volcanoes, a fun way to mix math and science! I also have a {FREE} printable for you, so come on over and check it out!
Update: "Elephant toothpaste" is a science experiment that I used to do with my high school students. It is a strong multi-sensory demonstration that goes great with a lot of chemistry concepts. It is also very popular with preschoolers and homeschoolers! The internet loves it too! It has now been read by more than 3.9 million people! This was the post that started the trend on science activity sites across the internet and "irl!" Thank you for being here...I hope you enjoy it as well! 💕 This exciting science experiment works great in a discussion on reactions, as a demonstration, or as an actual experiment. We've also done seasonal twists with "elephant toothpaste" like making it in a pumpkin and using it for " reindeer toothpaste !" To use it as a science project, perform it once with your child, then ask your child what might happen if you changed the amounts or left out an ingredient. Any time you experiment...
This sensory lesson includes a kindness activity for kids that is short and sweet, and makes teaching kindness a beautiful thing! Learning to use kind words with our friends is one friendship lesson that I think we can never cover enough...kids always need reminding (sometimes adults do too)! You will need these simple supplies for the kindness activity: cotton balls, course sandpaper, cup, Should I Share My Ice-Cream by Mo Willems Directly teaching good friendship skills, like using kind words, serves two purposes: 1- You can refer to the lesson when someone forgets or needs reminding, and 2- These skills are not intuitive for all preschoolers. This is a perfect age to bring empathy and kindness to their attention and help them cultivate these skills! You can use this lesson plan exactly as I did it with our kiddos, or adapt it to fit your group! 1- Read Should I Share My Ice-Cream by Mo Willems. {Image below is an Amazon Affi...
Bubbles, bubbles, bubbles!! This bubbly science experiment is a perfect way to combine Halloween science, fall, and so much more! This week I have three exciting bubble posts for you! Today's bubble fun: Bubble Science Experiments With Pumpkins!! Grab your child goggles, pumpkins, and let's get started on the science project fun! Halloween Science Experiment: Bubbles! Lab Supplies: pre-gutted pumpkin for each child (I use the small "decorative" pumpkins and let my kiddos help in the gutting process. But, those details are for another post!) straw for each child water dish soap optional: pans to catch the mess (you can always do this outside or on a table...the clean up is easy!) Lab Goals: sensory experience explore bubbles explain how bubbles work (basic bubble science) Lab Set-up & Procedure: 1- Fill one pumpkin half full of water, add a squirt of s...
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Love your tips and ideas...I hope all is well with you and your family and that you're enjoying summer!