Curiosity
Read book "Curious George" and experiment with how ice melts
Instructions
- Read the book “Curious George” by Margret & H.A. Rey
- Ask child if they are curious about anything
- Show child salt, sugar, and sand
- Show child some ice cubes
- Ask child which item (salt, sugar, sand) they think would make ice melt the fastest
- Make a note of child’s answer for the fastest melting ingredient
- Chat about winter and icy roads and the need to melt ice
- You will need 4 equal size containers (cups or bowls) filled with equal amount of ice cubes
- To one container add 1/8 cup of salt
- To second container add 1/8 cup of sugar
- To third container add 1/8 cup sand
- To fourth container you will not add anything to the ice cubes
- Check the time and observe how long it takes for the ice cubes to completely melt in each container
- Chat about being curious as to how long it will take the ice to melt. Check frequently during the next hour or two (depending on size of bowl)
- Write down the amount of time it took to melt the ice cubes in each of the four containers
- Discover which ingredient actually melted the ice cubes the fastest
- Chat about if they were curious to see if their answer would be the correct answer
- Share that lots of products have been made because someone was curious
Materials
- Book "Curious George" by Margret & H.A. Rey
- 4 - equal sized containers (bowls, cups, empty yogurt cups, etc.)
- ice cubes
- 1/8 cup of each- salt, sugar & sand
- clock
- paper and pencil to write down times and observations - just like a scientist
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Curriculum Plan Resources
Skills Focus
- Shape - Review
- Color - Indigo
- Number - Ten, 10
- Alphabet Letters - K,X,Z
- Senses - Review
- Character Trait - Curiosity
- Target Words - If, When, Sad, Soon
Monthly Proverb
American- Don’t use a lot when a little will do
Did You Know?
"Handwriting is an integral part of every child's school experience. 30% to 60% of the elementary school child's class time is spent in fine motor/writing activities, with writing as the predominant task." Early Childhood Research & Practice
Books to Read
"Dr. Seuss’s ABC"
by Dr. Seuss (Activity 5 and 25) (audio book available)
"Are You My Mother?"
by P.D. Eastman (Activity 13 & 25)
"Curious George"
by H.A. Ray and Margret Rey (Activity 12 & 25)
Music Playlist
"Roy G Biv"
by Mar. Harman, Album: Music Makes It Memorable (Activity 18)
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
by Israell Kamakawiwo'ole, Album: Facing Future (Activity 18)
"Stand By Me"
by Ben E. King, Album: "Stand By Me" (Soundtrack) Activity 14 and 19
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Fingerplay / Poems / Songs
Ten In a Bed
(Activity 7 and 26)
There were ten in a bed and the little one said, "Roll over, roll over." So they all rolled over and one fell out. There were nine in the bed and the little one said, "Roll over, roll over." So they all rolled over and one fell out.
There were eight in the bed and the little one said,
“Roll over, roll over.”
So they all rolled over and one fell out.
There were seven in the bed in the bed and the little one said,
“Roll over, roll over.”
So they all rolled over and one fell out.
There were six in the bed and the little one said,
“Roll over, roll over.”
So they all rolled over and one fell out.
There were five in the bed and the little one said,
“Roll over, roll over.”
So they all rolled over and one fell out.
There were four in the bed and the little one said,
“Roll over, roll over.”
So they all rolled over and one fell out.
There were three in the bed and the little one said,
“Roll over, roll over.”
So they all rolled over and one fell out.
There were two in the bed and the little one said,
“Roll over, roll over.”
So they all rolled over and one fell out.
There was one in the bed and the little one said, "Good night!"
(Each time "roll over" is said, rolling motion is dramatized with arms)