Young Scientists
June 2010

Children are discovering the wonders of the world around them with process science experiment kits at Bulls Kindergarten.

The kits, created by teachers, include photos and step-by-step instructions allowing children to conduct the experiments themselves, developing confidence and independence.

Head Teacher, Kerri, named the eno rocket as a standout favourite. This experiment involves filling a film canister with water and a soluble antacid powder causing it to explode up into the air.

Other kit experiments include bottle rockets, the glass of water trick and the foaming monster. Kerri was inspired to create the process science experiment kits by a colleague in the Hawkes Bay.

The kits are popular with all children at the kindergarten and the parents love them too. Teachers often put the kits out for children to use independently and children know they can ask for them at any time.

Other kindergarten science experiments include making sherbet, using balloons to generate static electricity, creating volcanoes in the sandpit and placing mentos in coke to create a fizzy fountain.

Science is everywhere. It is all around us and in many areas of the curriculum. Teachers and children at Bulls Kindergarten are continually exploring living science, chemistry, physics and biology.

This exploration is supported by interactive resources including a nature viewing table, magnifiers, light box, a well-stocked research library and bone collection.

Above: Science and discovery at Bulls Kindergarten