Fun Friday: Rock (balancing) Challenge
Hi Families...For today’s project you will need various size rocks. How many rocks can you stack on top of each other. Count how many rocks and then challenge a family member! : )
What is our theme? weather
What is the lesson (overall purpose):
To see how many rocks (or other natural materials) that you can balance on top of one another.
MA Guidelines/Standards:
PreK-PS2-2(MA): Through experience, develop awareness of factors that influence whether things stand or fall. Clarification Statement: • Examples of factors in children’s construction play include using a broad foundation when building, considering the strength of materials, and using balanced weight distribution in a block building.
Learning Outcomes:
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
If you find a rock https://youtu.be/Q7l1lb3ZqRs
Materials:
Various size rocks
Activity (Procedure):
-Start off on a flat surface.
-Then stack rocks on top of each other.
Activity Wrap Up: What rocks were easiest to stack? Was it easier to balance smooth-flat rocks or bumpy unique shaped ones? Was your structure taller than you? What size rocks did you use?
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
Have a conversation with your child about their experience with balancing rocks. Was it easy? hard? How so? Make comparisons with other materials they typically build with (blocks, lego’s, etc.).
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
* Jetty: Go to the beach and walk on the jetty. Can you balance your body as you climb on the large rocks? Which rocks are easier to climb/walk on? Be careful! Hold a grown ups hand for balance checks.
*Plastic Cups: stacking cups (make a pyramid, other unique ways of stacking them).
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
If you can’t get to the beach, what can you balance your body on? Can you make your own balance beam? Can you stand on a rock on one foot? (any size).
Hi Families...For today’s project you will need various size rocks. How many rocks can you stack on top of each other. Count how many rocks and then challenge a family member! : )
What is our theme? weather
What is the lesson (overall purpose):
To see how many rocks (or other natural materials) that you can balance on top of one another.
MA Guidelines/Standards:
PreK-PS2-2(MA): Through experience, develop awareness of factors that influence whether things stand or fall. Clarification Statement: • Examples of factors in children’s construction play include using a broad foundation when building, considering the strength of materials, and using balanced weight distribution in a block building.
Learning Outcomes:
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
If you find a rock https://youtu.be/Q7l1lb3ZqRs
Materials:
Various size rocks
Activity (Procedure):
-Start off on a flat surface.
-Then stack rocks on top of each other.
Activity Wrap Up: What rocks were easiest to stack? Was it easier to balance smooth-flat rocks or bumpy unique shaped ones? Was your structure taller than you? What size rocks did you use?
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
Have a conversation with your child about their experience with balancing rocks. Was it easy? hard? How so? Make comparisons with other materials they typically build with (blocks, lego’s, etc.).
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
* Jetty: Go to the beach and walk on the jetty. Can you balance your body as you climb on the large rocks? Which rocks are easier to climb/walk on? Be careful! Hold a grown ups hand for balance checks.
*Plastic Cups: stacking cups (make a pyramid, other unique ways of stacking them).
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
If you can’t get to the beach, what can you balance your body on? Can you make your own balance beam? Can you stand on a rock on one foot? (any size).
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