Superunit

Our friends enjoyed a water play activity this morning.

It can actually be so much more than that upon closer examination. What they are engaged in is a "Superunit" activity. Which means that this particular water project can be used in more than one way, by more than one person and children can learn more than one concept from it.

Here are some discoveries children can make for themselves using this activity:
1. Some things sink while others float.
2. The ability to compromise and share while working in a group. Skills I try to promote as much as possible -- because we all want our children to be able to work in a positive way with others.
3. Balance. Hooking a scoop on a crane, filling a floating boat with sand, etc.
4. Cause and effect. If I crash into the water with my boat, it might get me wet.