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DAILY AGENDA
LITTLE TWEETS
LITTLE TWEETS
DATE
January 22, 2025
time
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
NORMAN BIRD SANCTUARY
583 3rd Beach Road, Middletown, RI, USA
TODAY'S ACTIVITY
MUD BALLS
Let’s experiment with shape and movement! Children will gather round rocks and form dirt balls to discover what rolls best down mini hills and ramps, exploring gravity and textures along the way.
Adjust Activity by Age
Every child learns and grows at their own pace
2 YEARS OLD
ENCOURAGEMENTS
Encourage your child to gather round rocks and roll them down small hills.
Help them notice the differences in how rocks and dirt balls roll.
ENGAGING Q'S
Which rock rolls the fastest?
Can you make a dirt ball and try rolling it?
3 YEARS OLD
ENCOURAGEMENTS
Invite your child to experiment with different-sized rocks to see how they roll.
Ask them to guess which item will roll the furthest.
ENGAGING Q'S
Why do some rocks roll faster than others?
Can you find the biggest rock to roll?
4 YEARS OLD
ENCOURAGEMENTS
Encourage your child to build small ramps using sticks and dirt.
Ask them to predict how fast each rock will roll.
ENGAGING Q'S
Can you build a ramp to make the rocks roll faster?
What happens if you roll the rock down the dirt pile?
5 YEARS OLD
ENCOURAGEMENTS
Challenge your child to experiment with different angles and surfaces for rolling.
Encourage them to explain how gravity affects the rocks.
ENGAGING Q'S
How can you make the rocks roll faster or slower?
What changes if the hill is steeper?
Would you like me to continue filling in for the remaining activities?
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