Measure Me Friend
Pair your children up and give each pair string and Safety Scissors. Have one child
lie down and let them measure how tall he is and then cut the string. Then have
them switch. Latter they can compare their strings with their other friends
Flower of Friendship
Pair your children up and give each pair a white Carnation flower. Help them
split the stem lengthwise. Let each child pick a separate color of colored water.
Put the two stem sides in different cups of colored water and watch a friendship
flower appear (the flower will absorb the color and change colors)
My Friendly Heartbeat
Obtain cheap stethoscopes or make your own (tissue rolls). Pair your children
up and let them listen to their friends heartbeats. Then have them exercise
for a few minutes and listen to each other heartbeats again. See if they can
tell a difference
Fingerprint Comparison
Provide your children with stamp pads and magnifying glasses. Have them make
fingerprints on the paper and then use the magnifying glasses to examine their
prints. Encourage them to find the similarities and differences between their
own prints and their friends print.
Silly Putty
Materials:
- Two Cups glue
- One Cup liquid starch
- Mix the ingredients and stir well. If the mixture sticks to your fingers,
add more liquid starch. If it is not sticking to itself, add more glue. Store
in an airtight container in the fridge. If you want the mixture to get tougher
and thicker, let it dry out a bit in the air. This recipe can be tricky, as
with life Practice Makes Perfect
Note: To get silly putty out of fabrics try using vinegar