Children begin the water unit by exploring how water is used, how it flows and changes shape, and how different materials and containers interact with it. Pouring stations, absorption tests, process art, sorting, Show and Tell, and red-colour activities make these properties visible through direct play.
What children learn
- Identify common uses of water and discuss why people, animals, and plants need it.
- Observe that water flows, has no fixed shape, and takes the shape of its container.
- Predict and test which materials absorb, soak up, or repel water.
- Compare containers and tools that can hold, transfer, funnel, or strain water.
- Recognise and explore the colour red through familiar objects, art, and construction.
Key activities
- Exploring water through pouring, transferring, splashing, and water-toy stations
- Creating Wet on Wet paintings and observing colours blend
- Testing how water changes shape in different containers
- Comparing absorbent and water-repellent materials with droppers
- Investigating which containers and tools can store or move water
- Water-uses Show and Tell, action rhyme, and red sticker, puffy-paint, and cup-tower activities
You’ll need
water tubs or buckets, cups, bottles and assorted containers, water toys, paper, brushes and watercolours, sponges, cotton, cloth, cling wrap and foam sheets, eyedroppers, zip-lock bags, gloves, funnels and strainers, red flashcards and craft materials
Structure: 5 days; each day includes a Thought of the Day, Tuning-in Time, GMD, Cognition/Literacy, FMD, and Numeracy activities.