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Connie Goldin shares fun science activities for families with young kids to enjoy at home, in their yard and in the community. Kids will learn new words, concepts, and skills. Families will have fun together learning new things. This presentation was developed as a workshop for families, at the CA Head Start Association 2013 Conference, in San Diego, on February, 4th. Connie Goldin, MA, MFT, (Lic. # MFT 16869) is the Founder and President of Mom to Madre. Mom to Madre is a nonprofit corporation, 501 (c) (3) in San Diego.
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by Connie Goldin, MA, MFT & Co-Presenter Patricia Baker, BAPresented at the 2013 CHSA Annual Conference Workshop
IntroductionGoals & PrioritiesWords are ImportantBuilding Vocabulary
Learning through ScienceLaundry and the Scientific MethodLaundry Science VocabularyChemistry in the KitchenScientific SuppliesGak, Slime, or GooSnow DoughGingerbread PlaydoughSalt RainbowsHomemade Watercolors
Botany in the BasementGerminating Sunflower SeedsPlanting Sunflower SeedsGrowing Vegetables in WaterMaking Dyes with Vegetables
Basic BiologyFive Fabulous SensesGerms & Hand WashingNames of Body Parts
Zoology in the NeighborhoodReptiles Around UsFeeding BirdsFurry FriendsInsects aren’t Icky
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, RepurposeThe joy of Cardboard BoxesTubes & Toilet Paper RollsEgg Cartons & Plastic Tubes
Field Trips are FunGeology -Looking at RocksBeach & BayNature WalksPiers and Tide poolsLakes & Rivers
Physics on the PlaygroundSlides, Merry-Go-Rounds, Swings, Teeter Totters (See-Saws)Vocabulary & Concepts
Table of Contents
Goals & Priorities
• Strengthening the Parent-Child Bond
• Learning through Play
• Creating a Large Vocabulary
• Sharing Fun, Happy Times
Words Are Important!
The more words a child knows the better they will do in school.
Let’s talk about words today.
Preschoolers who hear rich explanations of sophisticated
words learn significantly more words than children who do not.
source: www.naeyc.org
Building Vocabulary
Talking, reading out loud, sharing fun experiences, and singing together will do the trick.
Let your child be your guide.
Learning through Science
Fun Activities for Young Children
Science at Home
We are all scientists and the whole world is our laboratory.
Let’s Look at Laundry
Laundry Laboratory
Words: Gather, Sort, Categorize, Separate, Assess, Examine, Process, Analyze, Evaluate, Re-sort, Distribute
Chemistry in the Kitchen
Scientific Supplies
Gak -Slime - Goo
Words: Prepare, Select, Scoop, Measure, Count, Weigh, Pour, Add, Combine, Mix, Knead, Touch, Feel, Smell, Squeeze, Drain, Divide, Pat, Roll, Experiment, Assess, Adjust, Contain, Preserve, Store
source: http://chemistry.about.com
Snow Dough
source: www.: http://www.theimaginationtree.com
Play Dough
source: http://www.prekinders.com
Salt Rainbows
Source:http://www.flaxandtwine.com
Homemade Watercolors
Source:http://www.meetthedubiens.com
Botany in the Basement
Fun Activities for Young Children
Learn About Seeds
SOURCE: http://momtomadre.org/2011/05/14/fun-with-seeds/
Words:Sunflower SeedsGerminateSprouts RootsShootsLeavesTransplant
Growing Vegetables in Water
SOURCES: http://www.thriftyfun.com & http://www.housingaforest.com
Words:For Young Kids: Garlic, Celery Root, Avocado Pit, Sprouts, Roots, Indoor Gardening, Root Vegetables, GerminationBonus Word: Hydroponic
Equipment:Garlic, Carrot, Celery, Green Onions, Sweet Potato, Avocado Pits, Skewers, Tooth Picks, Jars, Vases, Etc.
Caution: Sprouted and green potatoes can be toxic if ingested!
Making Vegetable Dyes
SOURCE: http://momtomadre.org/2011/09/11/making-vegetable-dyes/
Equipment:Pots and Pans, Bowls or Plastic Cups, Natural Twine, Yarn, Cord (Cotton, Linen, Flax, Silk, Hemp) Ingredients:Beets, Carrots, Yellow Onion Skins, Fruits & Berries, Purple or Red Potatoes, Spinach, (or what you have on hand)
Basic BiologyFun Activities for Young Children
The Five Senses
Smell Taste
Touch Sight Hearing
Taste
Words: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Bittersweet, Saliva, Taste Buds
Our Nose & Tongue Work Together to Help Us Taste
source: http://www.kidshealth.org
Germs & Hand Washing Through Play
Equipment: Water, Soap, Paper Towels, Paper Plate, Plastic Objects, Plastic Tub, Water-Based Paint, Brushes
Parts of the Body
Words: Eyelashes, Tear Ducts, Forehead, Nostrils, Earlobes, Upper Lip, Lower Lip, Dimples, Jaw, Chin, Temples
Sing & Learn about the Parts of the Body
Source: http://weesing.com/Books-Music/Wee-Sing-and-Move
Explore Your Neighborhood
Fun Activities for Young Children
Who Lives in Your Neighborhood?
Words: Fox, Coyote, Skunk, Opossum, Raccoon, Squirrel, Hawk, Crow, Sparrow, Hummingbird, Lizard, Garden Snakes, Birds, Bees, Insects, Snails, Fish
Fun Learning about Birds
Source:http://www.teachpreschool.org
Fun Feeding Birds
More: http://momtomadre.org/2012/06/25/birds/
Zoology at a Local Pet Store
Words: Reptile, Lizard, Alligator, Crocodile, Iguana, Tortoise, Sea Turtle
Zoology in the Backyard
Words: Spiders, Insects, Worms, Beetles, Snails, Ladybugs, June Bugs, Caterpillars, Moths, Butterflies, Bees, Wasps
Reduce, Reuse Recycle, Repurpose
Fun Activities for Young Children
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose
Words: Cup, Half Cup, Nesting Cups, Spatula, Bulb, Pint, Quart, Measure, Big, Bigger, Biggest, More, Less, Equal To, Less Than, Same As, Etc.
Fun with RecyclingRepurpose: “Adapt for Use in a Different Purpose”
source: http://oxforddictionaries.com/
Discovery Box Toy Tub with Colors and Shapes
Source:http://www.imaginationtree.com
Field TripsFun Activities for Young Children
Explore your Community
Explore your Community
Nature Walks
Asian Markets
Farmers Markets
Organic Co-Ops
Latin Markets
Geology - Nature Walks & Rock Hunting
Words: Boulder, Sand, Granite, Dirt, Dust, Stone, Rock, Pebble, Gravel, Smooth, Rough
Rock Climbing
Rock Collecting
Rock Painting
Visit Natural Parks:
Mission Trails Regional Park in San Diego
http://www.mtrp.org/old_mission_dam.asp
Explore Water in Your County
Explore your Community:
Visit Lakes, Rivers, Piers and Docks
Learn about wildlife in your wetlands.
Beaches and BaysWords: Tide, Tide pools, Crabs, Hermit Crabs, Sand Crabs, Seaweed, Kelp, Shells, Shellfish, Salt Water, Salt Water, Fresh Water, Seals, Sea Lions, Pelicans, Sea Gulls, Sea Birds, Marine Life
Physics on the Playground
Fun Activities for Young Children
Slides, Swings, See-Saws
Words:Force of GravityVelocityCentripetal ForcePendulumsFrictionGravityMotion
Source:http://www.unc.edu
Sources and ReferencesPlay Dough Recipes: http://www.prekinders.com/play-dough-recipes/
•Snow Dough Recipe: http://www.theimaginationtree.com/2012/11/snow-dough-recipe-for-winter-sensory.html
•Gak, Goo & Slime: http://chemistry.about.com/od/letsmakeslime/a/Borax-Free-Slime-Recipe.htm)
•Salt & Chalk Rubbing: http://www.flaxandtwine.com/search?q=rainbow+in+a+jar
•Salt is the only rock we eat. http://www.iowasource.com/books/books_1004.html
•DIY Watercolors: http://www.meetthedubiens.com/2012/03/make-your-own-rainbow-watercolors.html
•Wee Sing Head and Shoulders: http://weesing.com/Books-Music/Wee-Sing-and-Move
•Discovery Boxes http://www.theimaginationtree.com/p/discovery-boxes.html
•Experimenting With Taste: http://kidshealth.org/kid/closet/experiments/experiment_saliva.html?tracking=K_RelatedArticle
•Our Five Senses: http://www.preschoolrainbow.org/5senses.htm#Sense%20of%20Taste
•Bird Nest In A Bottle: http://www.teachpreschool.org/2012/04/parts-of-a-bird-nest-in-a-nature-bottle/
•Growing Vegetables in Water: http://www.housingaforest.com/regrowing-celery/
•Growing Green Onions in Water: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aq9iTtef9jM
•The Physics of a Playground: http://www.unc.edu/~sjpatel/
•Mission Trails Regional Park San Diego: http://www.mtrp.org/old_mission_dam.asp
•Quote: http://www.naeyc.org/yc/files/yc/file/201211/YCCollins.pdf
•Repurpose definition: http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/repurpose