Mearns Nursery (2019-2020)

Mr Foster joined us today to further explore floating and sinking using liquids of different densities.

This week the children have been exploring expressions, melting, using tools and hunting for letter sounds!

Last week we were learning about meeting dogs safely and we have three steps to remember:

• Ask the owner if it is ok to pat their dog
• Let the dog smell your hand
• Gently stroke the dog on its back

We also learned the importance of leaving dogs in peace when they are eating or sleeping.

This morning the children were exploring the impact of pollutants on sea animals by setting up a mini ocean and adding pollutants to the water to see what would happen.

They were also working together to clear litter from the beach.

Finally the Lab Technicians came to let them have a shot of the VR  headsets allowing them to explore the worlds oceans.

 

 

 

The children continue to be interested in technology and our new technology area will be unveiled soon. There has also been a great deal of interest in sharks and other sea creatures which we are exploring in depth throughout STEM fortnight

Yesterday Mr Foster came to work with the children to explore floating and sinking. The children explored molecule patterns in water and ice then talked about density and the properties of materials that float and sink.

There was lots of excitement and discussion!