Why Water Is Important

What Are We Learning This Week?

We need water for many reasons, including to drink and to wash things.

This Week’s Big Questions

What are some of the ways that we use water every day?

Out on the Town

Walk around your home with your child. Spot all the ways that you use water in the kitchen, bathroom, and other areas. Later, try the same thing while you are out in your neighborhood!

Show Me! Our Words of the Week

Say It:
Liquid

Explain It:
liquid flows and can be poured. Water, milk and hand sanitizer are all liquids.

Talk About It:
What are some liquids that you like to drink?

Say It:
Thirsty

Explain It:
When you feel thirsty, you feel like you need to drink something.

Talk About It:
What activities/ things make you feel thirsty?

Say It:
Wash

Explain It:
To wash something means to clean it with water and sometimes soap.

Talk About It:
Tell me about how you wash your hands. What do you do to get them clean?