Toddler Class 1 | Pre-mathematics & pre-science introduction

Toddler class? With his Mama of course.

Now, every Sunday he will spent time with Mama alone to do lots of fantastic activities specifically for his development.

Then, as Hambali's latest milestones has developed rapidly, I reckon he needs activities to extend the current knowledge acquired and so starting last Sunday onwards, he will do various suitable activities.

The objective of all these activities was for his fine-motor skill development as well as enhancement for what he already knew.

These was what he did....

Tips on Fun Water Play

To get your kids to love water, here's some idea that might be a solution. All these ideas applies to either toddler or preschooler:-

Trips Everywhere during 2010 Hari Raya long holidays

Hanz's : Reminiscence last year long holidays during Raya festive seaon.

TheHoneybunch is back in blogosphere after the loooong silence.

Where have we've been from first Raya to yesterday?

Here are some sneak peaks on few trips we had and activities we've done.

The very First Raya Day. Location : Shah Alam. Hubby's side of family.

First Science Trip | National Science Centre

Hanz's : Our family trip sometime in early 2010.

We were at Pusat Sains Negara last Saturday after attended Parent-Teacher's Day of Hanafi's Rehal Class, to fully use the celebration of Kidz Month there. Unfortunately, due to ASTRO CARNIVAL, they cancelled the whole activities lined-up of the day. So we just had a tour inside with ongoing explanation to Hanafi on science concept that suits his preschooler's level. Unable to fit in too much information because of age inappropriateness. So, we treated it as Hanafi's more exposure with application a bit on Science & Baby Hambali's first introduction to science.

Let's just enjoy some of the pictures, shall we?

Optics Exposure & Learning Lenses Purpose

Hanz's : More science lesson for my then 5 years old (year 2009)

I am getting more Science learning of late, carefully planned for Hanafi ever since his previous Kindergarten failed to expose Science in their syllabus (one of the reason we stopped his schooling).

Hanafi (even baby Hambali) always fascinated with his (their) parents wearing glasses. I told Hanafi that both his Mama & Papa is far-sighted (rabun) & it is very crucial for us to wear a SPECTACLE so that we can see better. As for his Mama, daytime wearing CONTACT LENSES of course which already being explained to him the functionality still the same like Spectacles. This point onwards, I told him that it is important for him to takecare his eyes well so habit like watching television very near and reading in the dark is a complete No-No.

Creative Magnets Playing

Hanz's : One of the lesson we did when Hanafi was 5 years old.

Creative magnet play includes seeing how many objects one can pick up at a time, pushing one magnet around by the repelling force of another & testing objects around for attraction to magnets.Playing with magnets is a useful science activity in early childhood because it fosters conversation, exploration of materials & learning to make predictions.

The objective of introducing magnet to a child is to make an observation of how magnet work and the usage of magnet. Give example how common appliances in our household like the refrigerator door and in your surrounding like the drink vending machine applies the concept of magnet.Some of the activity you can do for your child to learn about magnet as the list below:

1. Introduce the nature of magnet which is magnetic force that can hold together two piece of magnet despite there is a barrier between the two magnet.




 2. Extend the understanding of magnetic force is strong and show this to your child that when he moves around one of the magnet, the other magnet followsuit because of the magnetic force.




3. Explain the concept of magnetic poles by handling two magnets to your child and ask him to make the two magnets to stay together & to describe what he feels when he push the magnets together or pull them apart.


4. Have a test what object attracts to magnet to help your child understand that the property of magnet is in the material, not a size, shape or colour. It is very common to say that 'magnets attract all metal objects' until your child test it. (As for Hanafi, he was surprised that the magnet did not attracted to 50cent coin & handphone)


5. Record the findings. An example like below:-


6. Finally, let your child 'test' how strong the magnet by playing 'magnet fish'. Challenge your child how many 'fish' he would be able to catch within one minute or so.


Have fun fooling around with magnet with your child. As for my child, Hanafi, he loves it & thought magnet is magic! LOL...

50 Fun Science Ideas for Toddler & Preschooler

Simple science ideas to use with preschooler or toddlers.

1. Make bubbles: Mix one gallon of water with one cup liquid detergent & 50 drops of glycerine.

2. Jet balloons. Fill a balloon with air & let it go. What makes the balloon go?

3. Nature Walk: Take a plastic bag with you on your next nature walk. Encourage your child to collect leaves & small sticks & put them in bag. Ask your child about each item he choose to put in the bag.