Water

This month Pre-K is learning all about Water. Children move from thinking critically about light, darkness and shadows to explorations of the properties and uses of water. Children will be actively using a water table in the classroom. They will observe and explore ice and water at different temperatures and perform experiments with water and ice.  We also will be thinking critically about why some items sink and float.

Children will be exploring the answers to the following questions.

Where we can find water?

What happens to water when it changes temperature?

What happens when we put things in water?

How does water help us?

We encourage you to reflect on this unit with the children and have suggested some activities you can do with your child at home. 

Test objects to see if they sink or float

Ask children to consider whether there is water in the foods and beverages they eat and drink together.

Cook with your child and talk about whether the ingredient has water in it.

Freeze water and discuss different ways it can melt and which is going to happen faster 

Draw pictures with your child about different things they like to do with water.

Read a story about water and have your child draw their favorite part.