Photos from EYA Childcare Thurgoona's post Today in the Toddler room the Children experimented using straws and bubbly water as a method of painting!
First the Children worked together with their Educator to mix the ingredients together to make water paint and dish washing liquid, deciding on colours that looked like the ocean!
Next it was exploring the use of a straw to create the bubbles. This method of painting involved a cause and effect experiment using straws, liquid, and their own breaths. This required a lot of practice on the children’s behalf, becoming aware of how their lungs work – breathing in through their nose and pushing air out through the straw. Once the Children mastered this technique it was time to put it to the test! ... See more