I had so much fun today gabbing with a few moms while the kids played at Chuck E Cheese. I hope we’ll continue to grow our group as the summer continues.
SUMMER PLAYDAYS
Looking to get a little better connected to other families here at West Side. Meet us at one of the following Play Days on the day and time listed below. Parents can hang out, talk and laughwhile the kids play!
June 30th, 11 a.m.,Rotary ParkEveryone pack a picnic lunch, we’ll bringa treat.
July 10, 10:30 a.m.,Bikes and Boards Bring your favorite riding toyto WSCC.
July 30,2 p.m., Ice Deli See you there.
Aug. 12, 10 a.m., Washington ParkWe’ll bring a cooler of drinks.
June 11, 2009
This experiment uses a yeast solution, liquid detergent such as Dawn, and hydrogen peroxide to produce an exciting reaction like no other! The result will send a stream of foam shooting up out of a bottle and, after a minute or so, begin turns into a moving stream that resembles toothpaste being squeezed from a tube.
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July 22, 2008
Atoms are thesmallest particle of a chemical element that can take part in a chemical reaction without being permanently changed. They’re also made up of protons and neutrons in a central nucleus surrounded by electrons. Sound familiar?
Sometimes, a large number of atoms in an object will gain or lose electrons (negatively charged subatomic particles that are found at varying distances from an atom’s nucleus). When this happens, the entire object takes on an electric charge. The term static electricity describes situations where objects carry electric charge. And by using static electricity generated from their body, a child can cause a small fluorescent lamp bulb to light up!
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July 13, 2008
Chemistry isn’t just incredible … sometimes its edible! These crystal lollipops are a delicious introduction to some very
lick-able chemistry concepts. Teach your child about saturation, evaporation, and crystallization with a simple kitchen concoction that will leave them hungry for more chemistry.
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July 8, 2008
It’s fun to make your own paper at home.This project letsyou explore what happens when water and paper interact, and it produces homemade paper perfect for interesting gift tags or stationary. This could be a really fun activity for a family night! (more…)
July 2, 2008
