Using paper towels, paint brushes, and watercolors, we explored the exciting science behind giraffe spots! Before doing this project, we talked about spots and the different animals that have them. We then examined a few toy giraffes and discussed the different colors we saw. Lastly, we conducted an experiment! Using paint brushes, we dropped watercolors onto paper towels.

As the towel became saturated, the spots started to run together! Sensory and discovery activities offer a means to introduce scientific concepts to young children.

As they engage in the activity, they are practicing what they are learning. The actions they take part in allow them to experience a concept.

As we were doing this activity, your little one was encouraged to talk about what they saw and what they were doing.

Doing this enables their understanding of the physical and mental processes they are experiencing and provides them with the vocabulary to describe it.