We are building relationships with numerals, place values, and quantities: reading, writing, building, comparing, ordering, rounding. We work collaboratively to problem solve and gain a deeper understanding, as well as have a great deal of FUN!
Friday, October 25, 2019
Monday, October 21, 2019
Cohesion & Adhesion
Cohesion & Adhesion
The children are exploring the cohesive properties of water while observing the dome shape build up on top of coins. How many drops of water will fit? Why does it not immediately spill off the coin? Why do water molecules appear in spherical forms? The children wonder and explore as the conversations brew around the classroom.
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