Fun With Science

     We have been experimenting here at SMART START! The children thoroughly enjoy our science units. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) has been a large part of our curriculum focus. Our SMART START scientists are experiencing a wide variety of new topics through hands on and interactive learning while looking adorable wearing their safety goggles and smocks.     Volcanoes were explained through books, puzzles, games and more. The children were so excited to build their own volcano and create its eruption. Each child was given a recycled plastic juice container and brown and red model magic to form the volcano and lava. SMART START artists had  fun building volcanoes with these tools as well as their imaginations! Our young scientists made their volcanoes erupt by mixing baking soda, vinegar and dish detergent. All eyes lit up as the "lava" bubbled out of their very own volcanoes! 

            Learning about temperature has been fun at SMART START! During circle time we discuss the weather and its effects on temperature. Our young learners love adjusting the thermometer daily here at school to the appropriate temperature. The children are learning the difference between cold, cool, hot, and warm temperatures and what clothing is appropriate to wear depending upon the weather. We have been studying all things hot and cold and can identify and sort many hot and cold items, as well as answer yes/no questions involving hot and cold temperatures.  Knowing the difference between hot and cold is very important and will help the children make safe and educated decisions.     During our outdoor experiment, we worked with test tubes, food coloring and water. The children enjoyed working in pairs and taking turns mixing, making and changing colors. This is a great activity to not only witness the changes that can happen in water when something is added, but to reinforce color recognition and identification in a new and exciting way.         We are pleased to have science as an integral part of our program here at SMART START.  The key to understanding how science works in our world is to introduce basic concepts at an early age. This instills the love for learning, interest in the sciences, and paves the path for success later in life.  Click below to see SMART START's little scientists!      

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💙 Mary and Francesca💙