desertflower Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Hello! I was wondering what one does with a almost 6 year old who loves to mix things? He's been like this since he was little (2? 3?). I just assumed it was a part of being a kid. But I really think he enjoys it. So, I got this idea from another thread: buy jumbo test tubes, set towels down, set flour, corn starch, salt, vinegar, etc near the kitchen sink and let him at it. I also bought droppers. Graduated beakers are on the way. I have color tablets for the 2 year old. Is there anything else I can do? That suggestion was brilliant! I can't believe I didn't think of it before. :) Kits are fine. I don't necessarily want to make anything at this stage, but please don't hesitate to make any suggestions along those lines. I'm just wondering if there's something else that I can do for my son. I'm going to ask x-post this. Thanks for any input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 X-posting my reply. Check out Guest Hollow chemistry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curlymom Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Baking soda and vinegar experiments are also lots of fun. We started RSO Chemistry when my now 7 year old was 6 and he had a blast. There are also great experiment ideas available for free from the Chemical Education Foundation called You Be The Chemist. https://chemed.org/ybtc/guides/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 Thank you Curlymom! I actually do have RSO chemistry. lol I just ordered extra student pages. :) We do like it as well. Especially that first experiment. :) I was stumped on the next lesson. I can't remember why. I think I needed something from the material list. Anyhow, I went ahead and ordered the kit from Home Science tools. :) He's always wanting to do more experiments. I'm so tired of him mixing water and toothpaste at nights. lol :) I'm so excited to check out the website you mentioned along with Guest Hollow! You Be the Chemist sounds right up his alley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 Here's my other thread in case any one is following. It doesn't look like it, but...... http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/535546-chemistry-for-the-young/?p=6059591 Some good suggestions there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceyshoe Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Homeschoolshare.com has a free chemistry unit including lapbook. I would just do the pieces of that that make sense at that age. You may also want to check out Inquiry in Action by ACS, which is free also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Thank you Staceyshoe! I forgot about homeschoolshare.com. I will definitely look into that. The kids are currently mixing things right now. :) The color tablets go by fast. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 So what do you guys put flour, corn meal, and baking soda in? I went to the Container Store and bought small salt and pepper shakers, but they are coming out too slow. My kids just end up taking off the top. :P I guess the grain is too thick for the holes? Do I need bigger salt and pepper shakers? Anyone still reading this thread. lol Do I need to start a new topic. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 So what do you guys put flour, corn meal, and baking soda in? I went to the Container Store and bought small salt and pepper shakers, but they are coming out too slow. My kids just end up taking off the top. :p I guess the grain is too thick for the holes? Do I need bigger salt and pepper shakers? Anyone still reading this thread. lol Do I need to start a new topic. :) Hmm, you could use containers with plastic lids and poke your own holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Thank you Maize. My dh just suggested powder shakers. I think that's what bakers use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 So what do you guys put flour, corn meal, and baking soda in? I went to the Container Store and bought small salt and pepper shakers, but they are coming out too slow. My kids just end up taking off the top. :P I guess the grain is too thick for the holes? Do I need bigger salt and pepper shakers?Anyone still reading this thread. lol Do I need to start a new topic. :) Get a drill and bit and make the holes bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espresso Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 We are using Science-4-kids Chemistry with my 6 year old and he's really enjoying the whole molecule-atom-periodic table thing. We've also done the Chemistry experiments in the Science Wiz kit and the Candy Experiment book and some Polymer kit and he has loved all of them. He's always welcome to make his own experiments with the leftovers after we do the ones in the book. I plan to get him some plastic atoms to play with and a good microscope a little later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 We are using Science-4-kids Chemistry with my 6 year old and he's really enjoying the whole molecule-atom-periodic table thing. We've also done the Chemistry experiments in the Science Wiz kit and the Candy Experiment book and some Polymer kit and he has loved all of them. He's always welcome to make his own experiments with the leftovers after we do the ones in the book. I plan to get him some plastic atoms to play with and a good microscope a little later on.Interesting. I'll check out the kits. Thanks for the info.Is science 4 kids the same as real science 4 kids by Dr. Keller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espresso Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Interesting. I'll check out the kits. Thanks for the info. Is science 4 kids the same as real science 4 kids by Dr. Keller? Yes, I forgot the "real" part! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 Yes, I forgot the "real" part! :) thanks. I thought there was another science curriculum out there. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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