Our first priority is to develop basic science skills. We will spend some time pouring, mixing, measuring, counting, recording, describing and drawing conclusions. We will also learn about the most important and mysterious of all scientific tools, the hypothesis.
Once we have honed our skills, we will begin to experiment. From the areas of chemistry, physics and engineering we will learn about molecules, volume, density, combustion (carefully!) and optics -- colors, mostly. From the realm of biology we will continue to focus on our five senses as well as taking a closer look at the animals and other life forms around us. And of course we must spend some time with astronomy, since we have at least one future astronaut in our class. At the end of the month we will take a field trip to the Science Center to put our new knowledge and understanding to good use, and to have some fun.
At home, ask your child to help with sorting and counting tasks. How many spoons or chopsticks does it take to set the table for dinner? He or she can also help with measuring in the kitchen. Discuss the differences between household liquids such as soap, water and vinegar. Talk about what might happen if you put a can of soda in the freezer overnight -- then do it and find out.
Enjoy your child!
--The teachers at Stephanie's English Montessori
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