Wintry Science and Small World Play Arctic Magic in one! First we froze penguins in a mixture of water and baking soda in different ice molds. Then in our tuff tray we mixed vinegar with Colorations Fluorescent Turquoise BioColor paint. We also provided styrofoam as glaciers along with penguin figurines galore.
The children were invited to place the baking soda molds into the vinegar and see a magical chemical reaction unfold. Scientific opportunities such as this let children learn and explore their environments through a multi layer hands on approach. As they learn about cause & effect, cycles of nature, comparisons, chemical and physical changes, reactions & properties of matter, their curiosity about how the world works continues to form.
Small worlds are great for many areas of development, including language, imaginary play, & sensory play. The tactile elements create endless possibilities with materials that heightens a new depth of sensory play. This type of play is an integral part of the developmental learning process by allowing children to develop skills in such areas as abstract thinking, literacy, math, and social studies, in a timely natural manner. They are able to play & manipulate a variety of materials and textures which stimulate their mind and body. It encourages language development, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, focus and concentration all through the power of PLAY.
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