Saturday, July 14, 2012


Kid’s Corner

{Week 2: Opposites}

Activity: Float or Sink 

Lesson by Annie

Theme: Patriotic Days         Color: Blue

Please visit the link Kid’s Corner to learn how easy it is to complete our lessons with your child!

Daily Opener:  
1.             Prayer {Say a prayer with your child}
2.            Calendar {Click on the link to learn how to use the calendar}.
3.      ABC / 123 Song {Sing the ABC’s with your child & sing numbers 1-10 with your child}. 

Description:  Your child will learn the opposite of floating and sinking.

Materials:
Large Bucket or Pot
Water
Floatable and Sinkable Objects
Piece of Computer Paper
Marker

Directions:
1. On the blank piece of paper, write the words FLOAT or SINK at the top of the paper. Then, draw a line down the center of the paper. On the left side write down all the names of the objects going to be tested and on the right side you’ll write the word FLOAT or SINK next to the objects after it is tested.

2. Fill bucket or pot half way full of water, one at a time ask your child if he thinks the object will float or sink? Then have them drop the object in the water to see what it does, be sure to write in the results on your FLOAT or SINK piece of paper.
3. Once finished, go over results with your child. Allow them to try the experiment one more time, you could even test them to see if they remember what each object will do in the water.
4.  Be sure to praise your child for all the hard work he has done while participating in this fun summer opposite lesson!
Learning Opportunity: 
1.             Your child will practice learn the opposite of floating and sinking.
2.            Your child will learn what of objects that float and sink.
3.            Your child will gain confidence in participating in this activity.

Read Aloud: 
Firework
To the tune of “Im a Little Teapot”

I'm a little firework
Up in the sky.

I dance and I shimmer
Way up, up high.


Sometimes I'm red.

Sometimes I'm blue.

But I always sparkle
Just for you.


I'm a little firework
Up in the sky.

I dance and I shimmer
Way up, up high


Daily Craft: Activity Jar {Click on the link to learn about using the activity jar}

*Stallone Tested and Approved:  Fun, fun, fun summer activity! What great activity to do in the pool too, next time for us! LOL Stallone loved guessing if the objects were going to float or going to sink, and oh yes..learning the "opposite" of float is to sink! Great new concept! We also had a great time at the end, as Mommy tested him to see if he could remember what items floated and what items sunk. He did well, only missing two! I'm a very proud Mommy! Loved this activity! 
Does this duckie float or sink?
Materials Needed

Chart

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