Young children like nature; early childhood science centers on plants and animals. What about a few ideas for projects that aren't too daunting but still have some substance? How about making giant bubbles? The recipe calls for glycerin. Go ahead and substitute Kayro syrup or honey or molasses. Here's how to make it a project. Test three or four different dish detergents, liquid soap, or shampoo. Test one detergent at a time. Use the same volume and temperature of water and amount of Kayro syrup or honey. Which mixture produces the best bubbles? The longest-lasting bubbles? The most bubbles?
Have the kids make homemade chalk. Use different pigments: tempera, Kool-aid, house paint, etc. I use primary colors and make the kids mix up blends. Have white on hand to vary the hues. Encourage the kids to make a mural or trace their bodies! How about one more idea? CD spinners! Experiment with different designs like this one. Markers work well. Let your child try crayons versus markers, designs on the CD, or a black and white spiral. This is one of my favorite projects. It's cheap and lends itself to experimentatio and could lead to optical illusions. Start with the one on the back of 'Hello, Red Fox!' Try a project!
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