They are fairly simple for us to use but again for little hands this basic tool can be a challenge. Like scissors, the pipette requires multiple steps for it to work successfully. One needs to place the pipette into the liquid, squeeze the bulb, release the bulb while still in the liquid (creating a vacuum which sucks the liquid up the tube), lift the pipette out of the liquid, transfer it to another container, and then squeeze the liquid out of the tube. For a new learner this takes a few attempts before there is success. Overall we picked things up pretty quickly. I love the determination seen in their faces as they try and figure things out.
Inevitably, one child will try to simply pour the water from one glass to another without using the pipette. They are usually surprised when I tell them that is ok. Pouring, even a small amount, from one container to another is another fabulous skill for the children to learn. It wasn't long before the rest of the class caught on and tried their hands at pouring too. These activities went on for a solid 25 minutes! Everyone was so engaged.
Next week we will welcome a new Owl to the bunch bringing our class up to 7 (I will have an updated snack rotation for you). We will also be learning all about shapes. The first of our "In House Field Trips" will take place on Wednesday, September 21. We will be meeting the Creature Guy and several of his animal friends.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!