Flamingoes: Chemistry Day

For the Chemistry day the Flamingoes carried out three different experiments.One was with the chemical reaction of baking soda and vinegar which produces carbon dioxide , so the reaction can blow up a balloon. The other was to demonstrate the absorption ability of the tissue paper from different bottles filled with alternate different colours so that when the absorption of the the coloured solution is transferred to the non-colored jar, they  mix to form another colour.This was an interesting way to teach the children about colors and the walking water effect. In the third experiment children poured colored vinegar solution using droppers on a dish with baking soda. The chemical reaction between the two ingredients  created amazing reaction, colors and patterns!!!! 

Chemistry Day was both a learning and fun experience for the children!!!

Connection to Lpfö:

To develop their curiosity and enjoyment as well as their ability to expore and learn.

Develop their interest in science and ability to explore, investigate and predict .

Develop awareness of their environment.

Ducklings Chemistry Day: Volcanic Eruption!

On Friday we  had our chemistry day and we did an exciting volcanic eruption experiment! We prepared a red volcano made with  play dough and and raisins which look like a strawberry! Then we put baking soda inside the volcano and mixed up a cup of vinegar with red food color which were prepared for the activity! All the children were so excited and concentrated during this activity and they all got their turn to pour some food colored vinegar into the volcano and as more and more vinegar has been poured into, we finally saw a volcanic eruption! The children were so excited so see this phenomenon and we even tried with the blue food color mixed with vinegar one more time after the first try. The children were touching and some even tasting the liquid, which they learned not only basic chemical phenomenon as well as developing their senses!

We have been working on the following Lpfö goals:

To develop a respect for all forms of life, as well as care for their immediate environment.

To develop their ability to coordinate, awareness of their own body, as well as an understanding of the importance of maintaining their own health and well-being.

To develop their understanding of science and relationships to nature, as well as knowledge of plants, animals and also simple chemical processes and physical phenomena.

Cockatoos- Chemistry day

We celebrated chemistry day, cockatoos group made fake snow with diapers and water. They had a great time! 

Purpose

To clebrate chemistry day 

To understand the the chemical process when the diaper get wet. 

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To develop their understanding of science and chemicals processes

Penguins Strawberry week

Dipping strawberries in yogurt

This week we have introduced the children the fruit strawberry, today we had a touch-senses activity in the dining room. All the children dipped one strawberry at the time into a bowl of yogurt, that we later freezed in a box and enjoyed eating eat for snack later that day.

It was a bit messy but yummy activity for some, and some just wanted to drop the strawberries and not get dirty.

Purpose

Develop their senses.

Develop their fine motor skills.

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Develop their curiosity and enjoyment,as well as their ability to play and learn.

Develop their creative abilities and experiences in many different forms.

Kiwis - Jolly Phonics - Learning "d, g" sounds and shapes through out sorting toys

We worked in small groups and we remind "d, g" sounds and their funny actions.We then associated these sounds with their letter shape and we sorted out toys that start with "d,g" making two small groups.

Propose: To learn awareness of "d, g" sounds.To recognize their letter shapes. To learn through sorting words with "d, g".

LPFO: Develop an interest in the written language and an understanding of symbols and communicative functions.

Peacocks house and family

House and family 

All children made a folder about their house and family. 

On the front page the children pasted "home sweet home" and they drew a picture of their house. 

On the inside the children pasted "my address:" and "my family".  The children who emailed us their picture pasted the picture of their house and their family in. 

On the back side it says "home is where the heart is". Underneath they colored their family members. 

They really enjoyed showing the pictures of their home and family and showing what they have made. 

Purpose: 

Presenting their family and home with confidence and pride 

Lpfö: 

* develop their use of spoken language and vocabulary

* develop their identity and feel secure in themselves 

Flamingoes: 3D Houses With Different Shapes

Flamingoes: 3D Houses With Different Shapes

The children enjoyed coloring ,cutting and folding different shapes to make 3D houses !!!!

Purpose

To develop their reflection,artistic and imagination skills.

To develop their understanding of shapes

Connection to Lpfö

Develop their ability to create and construct using different technique.