Activity: How Things Swing - (supervised science activity) hang a 4 foot string from a hook and help children tie objects of different weights to the string. Chart the results of which item swings best. Predict how an object will swing before actually tying it to the string.
Skill Learned: Predicting results challenges the child to problem solve. While providing a comfortable learning environment, the child will determine their best guess and see the results of their prediction. This pre-math skill is critical in developing mathematical abilities.