As a group exercise at register, the children were introduced to a visual prop, a tube of toothpaste. We discussed using unkind words and how they could hurt somebody else on the inside the same as punching and kicking can hurt someone on the outside. In a safe and controlled environment, the children contributed unkind words as we squeezed out the toothpaste. They then discovered that it was impossible to put the toothpaste back into the tube. We talked about how when unkind words are said aloud, it is difficult to take them back.
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.
Kinesthetic learners, spatial learners, and logical learners will love exploring the different possibilities for the building materials as they try to construct more challenging structures.
Our STEM Bins contain resources such as lego, blocks, nuts and bolts, geoboards etc. Most of the Bins have challenge cards in them.
We have started to introduce the Bins with our Early Finishers.
We have started to introduce the Bins with our Early Finishers.
They are proving very popular, especially the construction Bins allowing the children some quiet time to focus on the challenges.
– Sue
This morning our Owls entered into the world of science. Before we started our experiment the owls all chose to wear protective gloves. There were some very helpful lab technicians handing out the different equipment and materials to their peers.
Our owls very carefully measured out the following materials:
- white vinegar,
- powder paint,
- sparkles,
- washing up liquid
- bicarbonate of soda
After each material was added the owls observed the chemical reaction, the smells and the colour.
“It smells funny.”
There was a lot of excitement as the mixture started to froth and bubble over the cups.
“It’s shaking like an earthquake!” Was one observation.
Another was; “It looks like Coke.”
The Owls kept stirring and adding materials to extend the experiment.
“I’ve made a volcano.”
After the children had finished their experiments they then recorded their results in a drawing.
