Soft and hard things / Activity Analysis

Science

• The child learned that soft things are easy to bend or squish, while hard things are not.
• They discovered that soft things are often made of materials like fabric or sponge, while hard things are made of materials like wood or metal.
• The child observed that soft things can change shape easily when pressure is applied, whereas hard things maintain their shape.
• They learned that some objects can be both soft and hard, depending on how they are used or manipulated.

For continued development, encourage the child to explore different materials and objects to categorize them as either soft or hard. They can also experiment with applying different amounts of pressure to see how it affects the hardness or softness of an object. Additionally, they can investigate the concept of flexibility by comparing and contrasting materials that are flexible and those that are not.

Book Recommendations

• The Softest Soft Things by Jane Chapman: This book introduces the concept of softness through adorable animal characters and their soft features.
• Hard as a Rock by Nicola Davies: This book explores different hard objects found in nature, such as rocks, shells, and crystals.
• Soft and Hard by Rosalind Malam: This book provides simple explanations and vivid photographs to help children understand the differences between soft and hard materials.