~ First off, you need to plan your science units or topics (i.e. what you will teach, how you will do it, what are some learning materials required to teach a science lesson, etc.)
~ Second, rummage through your daily use household cabinets for science supplies.
Here is what we gathered for our science kit:
- Plastic measuring cup (beaker)
- Magnifying Glass (from the tool box)
- Eye droppers (from the medicine cabinet)
- Funnel (from the kitchen/baking cabinet)
- Tweezers (from my beauty bag :p)
- A thermos bottle (to use as a flask)
- Empty vials with lids in a spice rack (to use as a test tube)
- Container with drawers (from the craft room or a spare one)
- Plastic Measuring Spoons
- Plastic Measuring Cups
- Stir sticks and straws (for mixing)
- Food colors
- Inch tape
- A Journal (for drawing/writing observations)
- A thermometer
- Fridge Magnets
- Glue
- Popsicle sticks
- Masking tape
This is just a start-up kit but it will grow as we buy and add new things for our experiments. I keep my science equipment in a large plastic storage container. I also taped the supply list to the box and add a sticky to this list if we run out of something and it needs replacing. The most important supply on your list is the journal. Journaling is the epitome of all learning experiences! So, I recently went out and bought two types of science journals (both cost around 85 cents each).
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I think for now we will use the plain/blank drawing journal, as my child is still learning to write but loves to draw. I might use the writing journal for learning and practicing new science vocabulary. Remember to thoroughly wash and sanitize everything before use. Overall, putting together a science kit is worth all your time!
Annie
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