Today we kicked off our Ocean theme with some simple salt water experiments!
- We tasted the difference between fresh and salt water, and talked about not drinking the ocean because the water is YUCKY to drink. ;)
- We also observed that salt water makes it easier to float. The "boat" sank to the bottom of our freshwater but stayed right on top in the salty water.
- When the students return on Thursday we will see if the salt water we put outside evaporated, and whether the salt stayed behind or not!
Work Time plans included learning the names of some common ocean animals like squids, lobsters, and sting rays. Friend "Hammer" thought the squid was especially creepy!
The pirate explore table was especially popular because the friends enjoyed finding buried jewels and gold coins in the sand.
Friend "Kangaroo" and I worked on a 48 piece mermaid puzzle. She recalled that doing this was one of her favorite plans. One of her questions about mermaids when she played with the dolls in the House Area was: "Where are the mermaids' feet?" We talked about mermaids were creatures that were half human, half fish. They don't have any feet, just fins!
Finally, many friends enjoyed mixing blue and green paint at the art easel. We made some beautiful shades of teal!
