Walking Water (a Science and Art Experiment)
With three tumblers on the table, a measuring cup filled with water, paper towels, and food dye, I told my sons we were going to fill a cup with water without pouring a single drop in it. "HOW?!?" they said. "Let me show you!" This experiment is simple. It did require patience, though. We prepared our cups in the afternoon and then watched throughout the evening and overnight. How We Did It Fill two identical drinking cups 2/3rds full of water. Put an empty cup of the same size between them…
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Homemade Rain Gauge - The Imagination Tree
Here’s how to make a really simple rain gauge using recycled materials, for some rainy day fun! There are plenty of opportunities for learning about measuring, number recognition, capacity and weather along the way too! We have had the most incredible, persistent rainfall for the past 10 days here in the Southern UK, and it...Read More »
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I have mentioned before (many times) that Grace resists 'school time' every day. Because my earliest homeschool lessons were boring and repetitive (because I was strictly following the Calvert curriculum that was at least a year behind her ability), she associates school time with boring and repetitive. It's hugely unfortunate, and I haven't been able to break that association in the three years since. At the same time, Grace wallows in informal learning like an elated pig in a big mud hole…
Community Helpers Bingo Cards - PreKinders
These printable bingo cards teach children to recognize and name community helpers. Includes both photo and illustrated card sets. For pre-k, preschool, ...