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Ducks or Rabbits? and Some Easter Science!

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I have two fun things for you today: a fun spring related craft and book idea and an Easter science experiment. Both were a huge hit ar our house!  I hope you will like them, too!
Have you seen this cute story book called Duck! Rabbit! by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld? It is so funny. We got it from the library today and loved it.  It is an optical illusion and in the book they are arguing over whether or not it is a duck or a rabbit.


Have you ever seen this optical illusion?  Do you see a duck or a rabbit?

 

To go along with this fun book, we did a few other Spring and Easter related projects.

Here is a fun little Spring craft that goes along perfectly with this fun theme. One side is a bunny and one side is a duck.

 

Download the Duck or rabbit template

Now for some Easter Science!

We did an experiment with marshmallow Peeps.

Easter Science

What happens when you put Peeps in the microwave?   We microwaved them for 20 seconds,
Why does this happen?
The water molecules in the marshmallow Peep heat up and soften the sugar. Heat from the water molecules warms the air bubbles in the Peep. They expand and bounce around inside the marshmallow. Since the sugar walls are softened, these growing air molecules make the marshmallow puff up.
See some of my other Easter Posts:
The Easter Story In Eggs
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Easter Sight Word & Spelling Hunt
easter spelling and sight word game
Easter Egg Jellyfish Craft
Easter Egg Jellyfish from Teach Beside Me
And a Cute Bird Nest Craft, too!
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Reversible Hopscotch and Tic-Tac-Toe Mat


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  1. Jackie H. says

    April 4, 2012 at 2:39 am

    I love that book! I pretty much love anything by Amy Krouse Rosenthal- one of my new faves! Your craft to accompany it is awesome! Thanks for sharing and thanks for linking up at we teach: we’re bloggers.

    Reply
  2. applesandabcs says

    April 5, 2012 at 2:32 am

    I am reading this book and doing this craft with my class tomorrow!

    Michelle

    Apples and ABC’s

    Reply
  3. Wise Owl Factory says

    April 5, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    Science and reading and optical illusions, so much learning in one post. Thanks so much. The craft will be a big hit with children, and so will the book and melted Peeps. Perfect! Carolyn

    Reply
  4. CacheyMama says

    April 7, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    Really cool ideas to go along with the story! Thanks for linking up to Thinky Linky Thursday!
    Lori @ Cachey Mama’s Classroom

    Reply
  5. Carla at Preschool Powol Packets says

    April 9, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    I love that book…and the science experiment you did with it is awesome!! Thanks for sharing at Teach Me Tuesday!!

    Reply
  6. Michelle says

    April 10, 2012 at 3:25 am

    I’ve never seen that book before! Thanks for sharing with BTT!

    Reply
  7. Carla at Preschool Powol Packets says

    April 10, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    Hi again! I just wanted to let you know that this post is one of the most clicked-on links at Teach Me Tuesday! Congratulations–it’s featured today!!

    Reply
  8. Kate says

    March 9, 2015 at 11:23 am

    I’m doing an April Fools Storytime at my library and the kids will love this! Thanks for sharing it!

    Reply

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I am a former teacher turned homeschool mom of four kids. I LOVE teaching! I believe learning should be enjoyable and engaging. My goal is to ease the burdens of educators by offering memorable learning activities.
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