Category Archives: Science

Nov10

How much water can a Diaper Handle?

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Lil Bebe Academy

The purpose of this experiment is to see how many bottles or ounces of water a diaper can handle.

The experiment was conceived because the children in the daycare have been curious to know why the babies get changed as often as they do (every 2 hours except when there is a BM).

We use the Pampers size 5 diaper because of my love for pampers and it’s super absorbency, my toddler is not potty trained so he uses the size 5. I tried Huggies in the past but, both my children were allergic, it leaked more and the diaper always had a foul smell. So for years I swear by Pampers or the Members Mark sold at Sam’s Club.

You can wear it on your head..

Let’s get it on!

3 bottles of 20oz water

Examining the dry diaper

Let the dunking begin!

Is it full yet? …no, no pour some more!

Testing the strength of the diaper -after 2 bottles

That’s it…2.5 bottles – there is not doubt a diaper can hold a lot of water

Of course we will not keep children in their diaper until it’s soaking but, it was great addition to our many experiments. As usual the children were intrigued by yet another science experiment:)

Oct1

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Lil Bebe Academy

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During the month of September we focused on painting with black and white. I usually use two colors on a monthly basis because the aim is to get blended colors. I love when discovery sets the tone for an evening of activity.

Here I gave the children paints and asked them to use the cars to make whatever patterns they wanted. Just randomly dip the car in the paint..doesn’t matter if the white gets on the black. Very soon after painting I heard, ‘I see gray!’ That’s what fun is all about – discovering and learning along the way.

Painting with black and white

Apr13

Planting Seeds

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Lil Bebe Academy

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Adding dirt to the tin

Adding pebbles to support proper drainage

: Adding the seeds

Even the babies had their share ~

Pumpkin Seeds

Summer came early for us. We had great weather and decided to plant some pumpkin seeds. All the children were involved in this beloved activity. This was a messy project but its science in the making. It was a success because it helped each child take turns, use mathematics, learn about gardening and more importantly learn the science of growing plants with seeds. Happily we were outdoors and the mess was nothing a little hose could not take care of.

We planted these seeds in March and the plants emerged in late April. Each child got to take their own tin home. Hopefully they will have pumpkins for Fall.