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Unplugged Project:  Water

 

I would recommend this book, A Drop of Water by Walter Wick ~ awesome.  We explored water a bit today. . .

   

floating and sinking

 

making water worms on wax paper (connecting the water drops)

 

painting with water

 

the absence of water under this bridge

 

painting with frozen water/paint (acrylic mixed with water)

 

her "ocean".

Remember what trouble we were having with our 'fun with rice' back when I was having her play with rice in her water table (without the water)?  We are back to having fun with rice and this has been our way of making it less of a mess!  I purchased a plastic round tablecloth and put the rice in a large plastic tub.  When she plays I place the tablecloth down on the tile floor and the tub smack in the center of the plastic tablecloth.  When she is done I lift off the tub and gently pour back into the tub any of the rice that found it's way on the tablecloth.  Less waste, less mess = happy mommy.  Oh! and the tub has a lid so it's easy to store.  I just lock the lid back on, fold up the tablecloth and place it on top of the lid.  Simple and neat = happy mommy.

To try today with Rose Red:

Gather three food items and place individually on a plate (ie:  lemon slices, raisins, rice cake).  Share with Rose Red and (one at a time) comment on characteristics of food items (ie:  sour-juicy, sweet-chewy, crunchy etc.).  Ask Rose Red to do the same.

Perhaps an afternoon tea activity.

We are taking a break from water ~ our new sensory material is rice ~ naturally she is thrilled with it.