Kindergarten Readiness and Science Melting Fun

developing kindergarten readiness
Kindergarten readiness and science fun can happen anytime, even at the breakfast table. After needing to use an ice cube to cool down the oatmeal, we used some other ice cubes for some fun and learning.

developing kindergarten readinessHave you heard the saying that something is about as exciting as watching paint dry? Well, the same could be true of watching ice melt, but for some reason, kids get quite excited about watching it do just that.

ping kindergarten readinessThe ice melted quite quickly in the pot and bowl of oatmeal. Does it melt as fast in a bowl all by itself? How about on a paper? The ice in the bowl made a puddle of water, but on the paper it just made the paper wet and dark.

ping kindergarten readinessJust using a few ice cubes, you can let your child watch what happens at your house as it melts on a bowl and a napkin. Does stirring help it melt faster? What about sucking on it or holding it, until fingers get cold?

ping kindergarten readinessWhat other things melt? Snowmen melt, especially in the warm spring sun. Is there any snow outside to melt where you live? It’s fun to bring some snow inside and check on how it melts, too. Instead of eating snow, how about some ice cream–as long as it’s not breakfast?

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