Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of Fairfield

Get ready for a zesty science surprise! This simple STEAM activity turns an ordinary lemon into a bubbling volcano—perfect for curious little learners who love hands-on fun! 🍋 🧪
Materials:
Lemon
Baking soda
Dish soap
Red Food coloring (optional)
Craft stick or spoon
Knife (adult use only)
Instructions:
Slice the lemon in half
Make small cuts following the lines inside the lemon
Squeeze in food coloring & rub it around
Add baking soda
Add dish soap
Watch your volcano bubble up
🧪🍋 This bubbly experiment encourages curiosity, observation, problem-solving, and early science skills while introducing children to simple chemical reactions through hands-on exploration. It's the perfect STEAM activity for curious little learners! ✨

✨📖Waiting Is Not Easy by Mo Willems helps children understand big feelings that come with learning self control and patience. As Gerard struggles with waiting, children see that managing emotions can be challenging but worthwhile. Through simple dialogue and clear emotional cues this book supports preschoolers in identifying feelings, practicing patience, and developing early self regulation skills. It’s a fun, relatable way for families to talk about calming strategies, problem solving, and learning to wait with confidence. 🐘💛 ✨

This fun and playful snack is perfect for little hands and big imaginations! Inspired by everyone’s favorite curious monkey, it’s a simple treat that’s just as cute as it is delicious. 🐵 🫐 🍌
Ingredients:
Rice cakes
Peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter)
Banana slices
Blueberries
Instructions:
Spread peanut butter evenly over a rice cake.
Slice the banana slice into halves
Add each half of banana slice near the top to create the monkey’s ears.
Place two blueberries on top of the rice cake for eyes.
Add each half of the banana slice for the nose and mouth.
Serve and enjoy your adorable monkey snack!