Science Play

by Jill Frankel Hauser

Whether categorizing floaters and sinkers or taking a wide-eyed science safari, kids will discover science all around them--biology in the backyard, chemistry in the kitchen, and physics in the block pilei Over 65 safe, age-appropriate activities encourage kids to discover, sort, observe, predict, and think creatively. Kids can: * Create a mini-rainfall with a cloud-in-a-bag. * See sound with homemade whiz-bank gizmos. * Celebrate plants by taking a seedy sock walk. *Learn how to make adobe brick building blocks.

Genres: Science, Education, Nonfiction, Childrens

144 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1998

Reviews

[Erica · Rating 5 out of 5]

We have an "activity jar" for our kids. It's just a clean spaghetti sauce jar that we have filled with 1"x2" pieces of bright cardstock folded in half. Each piece has a different activity written on it. When our days aren't full of the "pre-scheduled" activities/errands that make up life, and the kids are just pining for a fun activity, we pull out an activity and give it a go! We've designed and painted our own T-shirts, made edible playdough (chocolate!), painted rocks, made wooden spoon puppets, and sand art, just to name a few.

I'm always looking for new ideas to add to the jar. We do recycle ideas, but they always enjoy something new, especially if it allows them to see how something "works". I'm always disappointed when I spend time reading a new activity book and only come away with a handful of new ideas I can use for my kids. "Science Play: Beginning Discoveries for 2-to-6-year-olds" was the perfect source for many new ideas! (Close to 50 for us!) We can't wait to host a Mad Scientist Party and make Purple Cows and Sugar Crystal Necklaces, or make our own Ooblek.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has curious, hands-on kids who also doesn't mind getting involved themselves.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did several of the activities in here with my 4yo during quarantine. Depending on how much longer this goes on, we may be coming back to it! *sigh*

[Miranda · Rating 4 out of 5]

TONS of wonderful ideas for toddlers and preschoolers! A great resource for parents and primary teachers.

[Tamsyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a fun book! I love most of the books from this series. It really is age appropriate. I've been using this book for preschool with my not-quite two year old son, and it's been a blast. We've made gooblec, and that's been a big hit. The book has supplemental reading suggestions, edible projects, and crafts. It's so fun to homeschool toddlers!

[Amy Madden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Using to suppliment homeschool curriculum for preschooler