Exploring Ice

The children were surprised to find ice on the playground.  Ice was first spotted in the mud kitchen sink.  Then the children realized that ice was in every bucket, pot, and container on the playground.  

The children tried to break the ice.
One child suggested using a hammer to break the ice.
We learned that the ice was too thick for even the hammer to break.

The ice in the basket was not completely frozen and we were able to break it.
We made a hole and found water at the bottom.

The children asked to bring some ice inside to see what happens when ice is inside.
The children made predictions about what would happen to the ice.
Many of the children made the prediction that the ice would turn to water.

We read a Scholastic magazine about ice and snow.

We brought some ice inside for exploring.
The children used food coloring, droppers, salt,
spoons, and water during their ice exploration.

We ended our day with the children making a list of questions 

about ice that they would like to research.