Freezing and Melting

by Uva Jothi

#Scienceofplay32

A fun, simple and pretty experiment that lets you learn about the freezing and melting properties of water.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Suitable For: 5 - 6 years old

Estimated Time: >30 mins

Environment: Indoors

Learning Framework

• Physical - Grip Control

• Intellectual - Comparing, Observing, Predicting, Estimation

• Emotional - Engagement

• Social - Sharing with family and friends

Materials

Step 1

Fill a glove with water. Tell your child that they will have to tie off the glove and ask them to estimate the right water level.

Step 3

Place the glove in the freezer. Before that, let your child to observe the glove and predict what will happen once it is frozen.

Step 5

Place the frozen glove in a void deck or in any outdoor space and allow your child to observe what happens. Introduce to them the word “melting” and explain the concept to them.

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• Rubber or plastic gloves

• Water

• Rubber bands

• Trinkets and other tiny objects

• Big tray

Step 2

Add sequins and trinkets into the glove and tie it off with a rubber band or, if possible, a knot.

Step 4

Place the glove in the freezer. Before that, let your child to observe the glove and predict what will happen once it is frozen.

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