Cognitive
Loose Parts Self-Portrait
We used clay and various loose parts to make self portraits. The children noticed and recreated details such as eyelashes, hair, eyes, cheeks, and more! Open ended materials allow for freedom of expression and creativity.
Science
Germ Experiment
We did a germ experiment this week! We added pepper to a bowl of water. We put our finger in, and noticed that the pepper stuck to it. Then, we put soap on our finger, and noticed that when we put it back in the solution, it repelled the pepper! We learned that the soap protects us from the pepper a.k.a germs.
Building
“Not a Box”
We engaged in some open ended building time! We read the book “Not A Box” and then used various materials to transform our boxes into amazing creations! We made a T-Rex, ratones, an airplane, a computer, and a house. This is a great activity for fostering creativity and imagination through the use of open ended materials.
Cooking
Mason Jar Ice Cream
We made Mason Jar ice cream! This recipe was so easy and fun - you can even add pureed fruit, chocolate, nuts, etc. We can’t wait to see how yours turned out!
Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
A 16 oz Mason
Yield: About three servings.
Steps
1. Pour the cream, sugar, vanilla and salt into the jar, and screw on the lid tightly.
2. Shake vigorously, until the cream thickens and almost doubles in size, which should take about five minutes. You’ll know you’re done when the mixture doubles in volume and is about the consistency of brownie batter.
3. Freeze for at least 3 hours.
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Materials for next week:
-cardboard
-ribbon, yarn, or string
-balloons
-paper towel rolls
-toilet paper rolls
-glue
-baking soda
-contact solution
-marble or some kind of small ball
-paint
-small box (can be a cereal box, cracker box, shoe box, etc.)
-clay, play dough, or model magic
Have a great weekend!