Oil & Water

There are so many fun activities we can do with just oil and water at home! Check out some of our hand picked favorites…

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Color Waterfall

The Dad Lab shows us how to create a mesmerizing waterfall of colors.

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Sensory Bottles

From Whatʻs Up Moms, check out multiple sensory bottle ideas.

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Ice Activities

Thereʻs a lot of discovery activities we can do with ice. Here are a bunch of ideas from Whatʻs Up Moms.

 

Standards for 4 year olds

For parents looking to get the most out of these fun activities read through some of the Hawaii Early Learning and Development Standards that can be incorporated.

Science

Scientific and Engineering Practices:

  • GK.48.m Use the sense as tools with which to observe, describe, and classify

  • GK.48.o With adult assistance, discuss changes in materials or objects observed

  • GK.48.p Asks questions and seek answers about the world around them

Physical Science:

  • GK.48.q Make comparisons among objects that have been observed

  • GK.48.r Explore and with adult assistance describe various actions that can change an object motion such as pulling, pushing, twisting, rolling, and throwing

Life Sciences:

  • GK.48.s Identify the physical properties of some living and non-living things

Earthʻs Place in the Universe:

  • GK.48.u Identify the characteristics of weather based on 1st hand observations using related vocabulary

  • GK.48.v Describe the effects of the sun or sunlight

Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:

  • GK.48.w Identify and use simple tools to extend observations

 

Language

Conventions of Standard English:

  • LA.48.cc Use complete four- to six- word sentences

  • LA.48.w Sometimes labels after creating drawing, construction, movement, or dramatization

Vocabulary and Acquisition Use:

  • LA.48.dd Describe and tell the use of familiar items

  • LA.48.g Respond appropriately to specific vocabulary and simple statements, questions, and stories

  • AL/LA.48-KE.e Retell experiences in order, providing details

Arts

Community and Culture:

  • GK.48.gg Describe color and shape in artwork

Creative Arts Expression and Representation:

  • GK.48.hh Use a variety of tools and materials to create new products

  • GK.48.ii Comment on characteristics of others’ work

  • GK.48.mm Use instruments to create rhythm and sound imitating adults

 

Speaking and Listening

Comprehension and Collaboration:

  • LA.48.z With adult support, listen and respond attentively to conversations (e.g. engaging in at least 3 exchanges, pose questions and listen to the ideas of others, share experiences when asked)

  • LA.48.aa With adult support, observe and use appropriate ways of interacting in a group (e.g. taking turns in talking, listening to peers, waiting to speak until another person is finished talking, asking questions and waiting for an answer)

  • LA.48.g Respond appropriately to specific vocabulary and simple statements, questions, and stories

  • AL/LA.48.a Try new activities and experiences independently

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas:

  • AL/LA.48-KE.e Retell experiences in order, providing details

  • LA.48.bb Are understood by most adults

Motor Development

Gross Motor Skills:

  • PHM.48.a Move purposefully from place to place with control (e.g. avoids bumping into things when running; walks up and down stairs alternating feet; gallops; etc.)

  • PHM.48.c Continue to sustain balance during simple movement experiences

Fine Motor Skills:

  • PHM.48.d Refine wrist and finger movements for more control (e.g. pours without spilling; buttons, zips, buckles; turns knobs; etc.)

 

Social and Emotional Development

Interactions with Adults:

  • SE.48.a With assistance, separates from significant adults without demonstrating a great deal of anxiety

Interactions with Peers:

  • SE.48.b Initiate interactions with other children or interacts when other children initiate

  • SE.48.c Participate in small- and large-group activities

  • SE.48.e At times, recognize and name the feeling of self and others

Self Efficacy:

  • SE.48.g Demonstrate confidence in own abilities

Self Control and Regulation:

  • SE.48.h Regulate own emotions and behavior most of the time

Health and Personal Care

Daily Living Skills:

  • PHM.48.l With adult assistance, wash hands when needed and cover mouth when coughing or sneezing

Safe Practices:

  • PHM/GK.36-48.j Use basic safety practices

  • PHM.48.o Identify helpful and harmful substances

Rules and Regulations:

  • PHM/GK.48.n Retell a rule or safety practice with adult assistance

 

Learning Approches

Initiative and Creativity:

  • AL/LA.48.a Try new activities and experiences independently

Persistence and Attentiveness:

  • AL.48-KE.b Plan and pursue a variety of challenging tasks

  • AL.48.c With adult assistance, sustain longer interest in working on a task or in play

Problem Solving:

  • AL/LA.48.d Solve problems without having to try every possibility

Reflection and Interpretation:

  • AL/LA.48.f Recall past experiences in new situations