What Are We Learning This Week?
Some objects can float on water while other objects sink.
This Week’s Big Questions
Why do you think some objects float and other objects sink?
Fun at Home
Find some toys and fill up your sink at home with water. Ask your child to predict whether the object will float or sink. Place the objects in the water and describe what happens.
Show Me! Our Words of the Week
Say It:
Float
Explain It:
Floating means to stay on top of water. The ball is floating on the water.
Talk About It:
Why do you think the ball is able to float on water?
Say It:
Sink
Explain It:
Sinking means to go under water. The stones are sinking.
Talk About It:
Why do you think the stones are sinking?
Say It:
Swim
Explain It:
To swim means to move through water by moving parts of your body.
Talk About It:
Do you like to swim? Why or why not?