We’re excited to share a fun new way for the Toddlers at Rising Oaks | John Sweeney to explore their creativity! Getting Toddler’s enthusiastic about science and experiments is such a great way to help them build a solid academic foundation. Our Melting Snowman activity is a fantastic and safe way for them to dive into early chemistry concepts.
We kicked things off by making snowballs and snowmen, which really sparked their curiosity. Hunter even had the fun idea of bringing toy cars along, turning our playtime into a snowy adventure with vehicles! As our fun continued, we showed the children how to create bubbles by adding vinegar to our fluffy fake snow. It was such a joy to see their smiling faces and hear their laughter as they learned. Science is just so much fun! Science Concepts: Everyone had a chance to explore exciting science concepts and learn how to make bubbles. Vocabulary: The toddlers picked up new words like bubbles, snow, fizzy, and soft! Fine Motor Skills: They practiced their fine motor skills by using droppers to add vinegar to the baking soda. Sensory Play: The kids had a blast with some fantastic sensory play as they dove their hands into the cool, textured fake snow. Creativity: This activity sparked their creativity in so many enjoyable ways! Focus and Concentration: Best of all, the kids improved their focus and concentration while having a great time.
Here's the recipe you can try at home with your child for a delightful science day!
Melting fizzy snow
- 1 cup of baking soda
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of dish soap
- 5 tablespoons of water
Slowly add vinegar to create the bubbles.
Happy experimenting!
