Kid science experiments are fun and make learning more interesting especially for preschoolers. Blowing black balloons is a cool spider-themed kids activity for Halloween.
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Human beings are naturally curious. We love to know everything about things, especially in our early years, when all that surrounds us is new and unknown. It is then when our brain has a real thirst for knowledge.
When children are born, they explore and experiment with the world around them. They watch, touch, taste, and ask questions. They should actively participate in each of the learning processes. One of the best ways is with experiments.
While experimenting, children can learn and play at the same time. It is a way to "feel" all the information they are receiving and transform abstract concepts into real ones. Experiments have many benefits, such as increased ability to pay attention, follow instructions, memory, fine motor skills, problem resolution, and enhanced mental processing.
Experiments allow children to learn lots of things without getting bored. It is a way to promote their interest in learning and investigation. It also enhances their autonomy because we allow them to think by themselves.
THEME: HALLOWEEN KID SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS
HOW DO WE DO THIS ACTIVITY?
Topic: Experiments
Age: 4-6-year-old children
Goal: Through this kid science experiments activity, we'd like to encourage children to get new skills.
Level: High. This kid science experiments activity was designed to be carried out independently by following adults' instructions.
Skills:
- Autonomy
- A structured thinking process
- Memory
- Fine motor skills
- Following instructions
MATERIALS
- A plastic bottle
- Vinegar
- Baking soda
- A spoon
- A black balloon
DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACTIVITY
Step 1:
Put the vinegar into the plastic bottle.
Step 2:
Use the spoon to put the baking soda into the balloon. Ask for an adult's help.
Step 3:
Put the balloon in the plastic bottle, as shown in the image below. Raise the balloon to allow the baking soda to get into the plastic bottle.
ACTIVITY'S RESULT
Children will see how the balloon blows up without using air. Here is when we explain to them that putting these two ingredients together creates CO2, and that is why the balloon blows up.
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HOW TO CARRY OUT THIS KID SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS ACTIVITY WITH CHILDREN OF OTHER AGES?
CHANGES FOR CHILDREN UNDER 4 YEARS OLD
This kid science experiments activity can be done with younger children without changing materials. It is important to emphasize that it is essential they are with an adult who will guide them. That is, they should participate in each step so that children can successfully complete the experiment.
CHANGES FOR CHILDREN OLDER THAN 6
It is not necessary to change ingredients. It is eye-catching as it is.
VIDEO DESCRIPTION –SPIDER BALLOON KID SCIENCE EXPERIMENT
This kid science experiment video is a step-by-step of the "SPIDER BALLOON" activity, designed for 4-6-year-old children. We carry out a scientific experiment where a balloon will be blown up by mixing two ingredients.
This kid science experiment activity will allow children to develop autonomy, follow instructions, memory, fine motor skills, and enhance mental processes. We need a plastic bottle, a balloon, vinegar, baking soda, and a spoon.
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