Mixing liquids – learning about density and curdling
Sometimes when I set out to do an experiment with my 4yo, I have a fixed idea of what we will do. My 4yo often has a slightly different idea, and to be honest,...
Tagged: Preschooler
Testing out friction with duck races!
We took delivery of a large item that came in a large box. If your kids are anything like mine, then the box is at least as exciting as what it contains, and is...
Sorting beads with tweezers
We had fun sorting beads onto plates using tweezers! My 4yo gets upset when we are at home and my 2yo needs a nap – he loses his play mate! So that’s a key...
Making numbers from pipe cleaners
The summer holidays have arrived! The boys and I love going out and about, but we are exhausted too so a few quiet mornings at home are also helpful for us. My toddler (22...
Bubble snakes!
My preschooler and I had so much fun making bubble snakes. We used an old squash bottle, a microfibre cloth, 2 rubber bands, a bowl and some washing up liquid. We cut off the...
Non-messy colour mixing with paints!
This activity was a great combination of learning colours, learning colour mixing, and having good fun squishing paint. I got three clear plastic ziplock bags, and filled one with red and yellow paint, one...
Cleaning copper pennies in vinegar and salt
This simple experiment was great fun to do with my preschooler. I simply took a couple of copper coins, a glass jar, some vinegar and some salt. We put some vinegar in the glass...
Fun with blowing bubbles!
Sometimes the simplest of activities are the most successful! This was just a large box, some water, washing up liquid, some food colouring and two straws. You could easily do this without the food...
Understanding materials KS1
My 4yo and I have been looking at this book ‘Everyday Materials’ by Ruth Owen, and have started working through it. Today we looked at ‘materials’ – metal, wood, glass, plastic, wool and rock....
Fun with numbers 0-25!
Having a 4 year old and a not far off 2 year old, it can sometimes be hard to find activities that we can do together with my youngest destroying my eldest’s creation of...
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