Push and Pull

In science, we are discussing the difference between push and pull. We have learned that when we move an object away from us, we are using 'push'. When we move an object towards us, we are using 'pull'.

We have practiced this different ways, including using our breath as an invisible force that can push small objects like feathers and cotton balls. We discovered this is just like when the wind pushes against a kite to make it fly, or when the wind pushes the leaves off of trees in the fall. 

Today we split up into teams to build a structure that can demonstrate both pushing and pulling a toy car or train. Here are some of the kindergarteners using force to push - 

Here we are using force to pull -