The Usborne Book of Science Activities Vol. What happens when you add a little bit of salt to your water? What if you add a lot? You can add different amounts of salt to different cups or bowls and see what happens.Ĭheck out these books for more ideas on science experiments with water: Take this experiment to the next level by adding salt. Were they right? Did they sink, or float? What kinds of things sank?Īn article that talks about the same thing Let your children guess what will happen when they put the items in the water. Gather several materials and a big bucket, bowl or container filled with water. This very simple, classic activity is fun for children over and over again. After you have enjoyed building your paper vessels, you may enjoy some of these other activities, all inspired by Float. They are plain and obvious and are that extra little step that takes this book from passive entertainment to inspirational play. I love the included directions for creating your own paper boat and paper airplanes. The boy is cheered as he heads outside, this time, with his new paper airplane. After some comfort and a hot drink from his father, the sun begins to shine. The boy chases his paper sea craft as it is whisked into a drain pipe and flattened by the river. well, they can chose the little boy’s name. Children can open their minds and explore the fun of a paper boat through the eyes of. A wordless book, the storyline is quite clear through the playful illustrations and each “reading” is a bit different. Float by Daniel Miyares is a perfect example of a book that gives children new ideas and vision each time they open its cover. There is nothing better than a book that inspires a child to do more to explore further, to create, to do.

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