What does the thick albumin feel like?

New Canaan Country School students in Beginners and Kindergarten practiced their scientific observation skills this week, using chicken eggs for a hands-on exploration. What does the thick albumin feel like? What happens if you mix it with a stick? What does the inner shell membrane feel like? What does it smell like? How does the chalaza feel different from the yolk? Driven by their natural curiosity, the students discovered the answers to these questions and more.

The initial experience for Beginners (ages 3/4) is the foundation on which additional layers are added in Beginners (ages 4/5) and Kindergarten. All of the students learn about eggs each spring in preparation for the incubation of chicken eggs and welcoming of fluffy baby chicks.

New Canaan Country School is a co-ed, independent day school for students in Pre-K (ages 3 & 4) through Grade 9 living in Westchester and Fairfield counties. Graduates excel at top day, boarding and public secondary schools and go on to lead lives of impact and purpose. For more information about the school's Early Childhood program, please visit countryschool.net/earlychildhood.