Adult-led activities
Water, water, everywhere
Rain is often greeted with moans and groans from adults, but wet weather can be fun for children and offers a deluge of learning opportunities!
Key learning intentions
Knowledge & understanding of the world - To be familiar with, and talk about, features of weather conditions
To ask questions about why things happen
Knowledge & understanding of the world - To look closely at the changes that occur when materials become wet
Adult:child ratio 1:up to 6
Resources
Appropriate clothing ,child-safe umbrellas ,shallow, plastic tray containing natural materials such as sand, compost, gravel, clay, pebbles ,an empty, partitioned 'collection tray' and spoon for each child Preparation
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