Friday Fun: Staying Afloat with Support
This week’s post is a fun twist on a “float vs sink” experiment. But instead of switching the object, we change up the environment!
Kids love it because the transformation is so clear and surprising. Parents love it because it doesn’t take special supplies or hours of prep.
But behind this experiment is a deeper truth about life, learning, and the way executive functioning supports actually work.
So gather your supplies, set out your glasses, and walk through your Snap–Prep–Do–Done routine.
Let’s see what science has to teach us today.
Snap–Prep–Do–Done
Every experiment. Every time.
This isn’t just about structure—it’s training the brain.
What You’ll Need
2 tall glasses
Tap water
About 6 tablespoons of salt per glass
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