Fun simple science!!
What is our theme? Rain Cloud in a Jar
What is the lesson (overall purpose)?
Encourage children to lead or demonstrate activities.
Reduce stimulation and focus attention through quieter activities.
MA Guidelines/Standards:
SEL12: The child will demonstrate the ability to reflect on and evaluate the results of his/her actions and decisions.
APL 1: The child will demonstrate initiative, self-direction, and independence.
Learning Outcomes:
I would like the children to observe the changes that take place and the colors they see.
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
https://youtu.be/av2FP2n2qrg- The Rainy Day read aloud book
Materials:
Any size glass bowl, jar, vase
Shaving cream (the kind that comes out foam not gel)
Food coloring
water
Activity (Procedure):
Fill the glass container halfway with water
Squirt shaving cream all over the top of the water to make a big rain cloud.
Have your child squeeze a few drops of food coloring on the shaving cream and wait.
Watch to see what happens and continue with adding more food coloring.
Activity Wrap Up:
Look at the different colors that blend together.
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
You could also add a few drops of oil to the water to see what happens!
If your child is interested in how the shaving cream feels it is also a fun thing to play with as well! Just squirt some on the table or small tray.
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
Make sure you use the foaming shaving cream and not the gel. If you only have the gel you can try spraying it in your hands and making it turn to foam then placing it on the water.
What is our theme? Rain Cloud in a Jar
What is the lesson (overall purpose)?
Encourage children to lead or demonstrate activities.
Reduce stimulation and focus attention through quieter activities.
MA Guidelines/Standards:
SEL12: The child will demonstrate the ability to reflect on and evaluate the results of his/her actions and decisions.
APL 1: The child will demonstrate initiative, self-direction, and independence.
Learning Outcomes:
I would like the children to observe the changes that take place and the colors they see.
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
https://youtu.be/av2FP2n2qrg- The Rainy Day read aloud book
Materials:
Any size glass bowl, jar, vase
Shaving cream (the kind that comes out foam not gel)
Food coloring
water
Activity (Procedure):
Fill the glass container halfway with water
Squirt shaving cream all over the top of the water to make a big rain cloud.
Have your child squeeze a few drops of food coloring on the shaving cream and wait.
Watch to see what happens and continue with adding more food coloring.
Activity Wrap Up:
Look at the different colors that blend together.
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
- ask reflective questions as children are engaged in activities, such as “What happened when ___? What did you think would happen?”
- help children connect their plans with implementation (e.g., “You planned to ___, how did it work out?”).
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
You could also add a few drops of oil to the water to see what happens!
If your child is interested in how the shaving cream feels it is also a fun thing to play with as well! Just squirt some on the table or small tray.
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
Make sure you use the foaming shaving cream and not the gel. If you only have the gel you can try spraying it in your hands and making it turn to foam then placing it on the water.
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