Simple Science - Dirt!

Dirt.

I found this delightful book,

 Dirt: The Scoop on Soil (Amazing Science), 

at the library and knew instantly the girls would love it. 

They did!

As soon as
 I said the "D" word 
their ears pricked up and they were all about the activity!

The book is aimed at 4 to 8 year olds 

and the pictures are engaging enough to prompt questions from preschoolers. 

It received mixed reviews on Amazon.com,

 but I focused on the chapters that were relevant and thorough for my child. 

 A simple experiment perfect for 4 to 5 year olds. 

We did the experiment that focused on the various layers found in soil.

To do this experiment you will need:

Dirt (go figure!), water, transparent jar, 

something to stir with and simple instructions

(we used the one in the book).

Start by scooping the dirt into a jar. 

We used everyday potting soil from the Dollar Tree 

(leftovers from our Gardening Sensory Tub). 

Then add water:

Encourage your child to make a prediction 

as to what will happen when the water and soil is mixed together. 

Missy Mu-Mu predicted mud would be made.

Now stir, stir, stir!

Within minutes 

(which is perfect for young children) 

layers will begin to show in the jar:

This was the end result after 5 minutes of letting the mixture settle!

A fun and instantly gratifying 

experiment for young learners. 

Thanks for stopping by! x

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