Exploratorium is by far one of our favorite programs to do. The element of surprise each week as kids walk in the room, the different hands-on experiences we are able to provide, and more importantly the connections we get to make with parents and their kiddos makes it as enriching for us as it is for them. This S.T.E.A.M.-based program is one we offer each week when our school district has early release and it is one many families have come to look forward to because there is always something different and exciting. We cover it all (even Math…gulp)!
For me though, I love the science and art side of it. These areas collide more often than people realize… or at least they can if you allow for it. The activity we are doing this week was a really fun example of that. We are talking about friction and movement so I decided to make these Rocket Bottles propelled by friction with strings that run through the rocket. There is plenty of time for kids to turn their rockets into a piece of art before they take it for a test drive so we get to feed their creative side as well. Take a peek to see how to make a Rocket bottle of your own!
