The Bottom Line
Bite-Sized Science offers intriguing ways to encourage children to explore their world of sound, sight, taste, touch and smell. It's a perfect fit for homeschooling families.
Pros
- Only requires a few household materials
- Projects take only 15 minutes
Cons
- None
Description
- Chapters include:
- In the Kitchen: Foil Molds, Soften It, Chewing Sounds
- High Energy: Bridge It, Floor Textures, Shoebox Sounds
- Quiet Times: Hidden Message, Mirror Images, Tooth Talk
- Bedtime: One, Two, Pick Up My Room, Water Levels, What's on the Wall?
- Bigger than a Bite: Hot Sweaty Trees, Pet Play, Pint-Sized Playground
Guide Review - Bite-Sized Science
Even three-year-olds can learn the scientific method with Bite-Sized Science! The science in this book will encourage children to make predictions about the world, test those predictions, then evaluate the results. Following these basic steps will help train your child and create a future scientist. The experiments are nourishing, age appropriate and deliciously fun.
The activities are designed to take only a few minutes to organize, initiate, conduct and clean up. They are designed to fit in the regular daily routines - making meals, bath time and those few moments before bedtime. Each activity is a self-contained recipe and includes a materials list, steps to follow, suggestions for other activities, and background information. (For 3-8 year olds)
