Science

What To Do With A Box
Jane Yolen

What Do You Do With An Idea?
​Kobi Yamada

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Literacy Tip:

​Young children are naturally curious which makes this the perfect time to introduce science!  Children learn cause and effect, that important things can be learned from making mistakes, and that the world around them is always reacting.  Perhaps most importantly, they learn that science is fun!  It builds curiosity and brings new levels of understanding and connection building to their world. At this time in your child’s life, it is less important to explain what is happening and more important to let him/her discover and ask questions. More now than ever before, publishers are putting out great books with science concepts for the youngest of children.  Paired with a simple experiment or two, these resources are invaluable.  Be sure to check out the science section of our library for ideas.

Songs & Activities

Activity

Science Experiments

#1 Lemon Reaction
1. Cut a lemon in half
2. Loosen up the pulp in each section of the lemon
3. Add a few drops of liquid food coloring into each section (try using different colors in each)
4. Spoon a small amount of dish detergent over the lemon
5. Sprinkle baking soda over the detergent
6. Poke at the lemon pulp again and watch what happens

#2 Volcano 
1. Fill a tall container with vegetable oil (about 3/4 to the top)
2. Add about an inch of water
3. Drop liquid food coloring, a drop at a time until you have about 20 drops
4. Drop in 2 Alka Seltzer tablets and watch what happens

#3 Skittles Magic
1. Create a pattern with Skittles candy around the rim of a plate
2. Fill the base of the plate with water, covering the Skittles
3. Watch the magic happen
​4. See what happens when you try different patterns and layouts

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