Water in My World
Water is one of those fascinating aspects of our worlds that draws in young children and adults alike. It seems to spark curiosity and wonder like no other material. Children are captivated with it no matter if it is in the pool or bathtub or if it is in the dog’s dish. You can use this curiosity to help your child learn about their five senses.
The next time you are going to the pool, take along a fresh bottle of water for drinking and try making these connections with your child:
- As you walk into the pool area, ask your child if he notices a scent in the air. Can he smell the chlorine from the pool?
- Look at the water and describe its features. Is it glassy, choppy, wavy, clear, blue, etc.
- As you get in the water, have your child describe how it feels. Is it warm, cool, soothing, refreshing, etc.?
- Have your child go underwater (or just place his ears in the water if he isn’t comfortable going under) and try to talk to each other. What does it sound like?
- When you are finished, have your child take a drink of water from the bottle your brought along. How does it taste? (Explain that he shouldn’t drink pool water because of the chemicals.)
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Written by BRWI Staff on August 11, 2010
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