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Interest Areas. Sand and Water. Activity. Video – The Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood. What Scientific Principles Can a Preschooler Discover at the Sand/Water Table?. Finding out how things work Using a magnifying glass Exploring simple cause and effect - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Interest Areas
Sand and Water
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Activity
Video – The Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood
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What Scientific Principles Can a Preschooler Discover at the Sand/Water Table?
Finding out how things work Using a magnifying glass Exploring simple cause and effect Comparing properties of materials Freezing and melting Pumping water Object permanence
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Other Attributes of sand and Water Area Provides a variety of
tactile experiences
Allows children with limited fine motor skills to experience success
Can be relaxing for children with high energy and/or emotional disabilities
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How Does Sand and Water Enhance Children’s Development in These Areas?
Social
Cognitive
Motor
Self-help
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How Does Sand and Water Facilitate Literacy in These Areas?
Expanding children’s vocabulary and language
Understanding books and other texts
Teaching children about print, letters and words
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Locating a Space forSand and Water
Enclosed on 3 sides
Near other noisy areas
Appropriate floor covering
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Selecting Appropriate Furniture for Sand and Water Area
Have both Sand and Water available if possible
Have at least one Water Table Large enough for cooperative play Make accommodations for children with
special needs
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Materials to Use inSand/Water Table
Different types of sand Different colored water Beans Rice Cornmeal Sawdust Ooblick Gak
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Props for Sand and Water Table
Look for items that are versatile
Meet the varied developmental levels
As children gain experience, add more and more props
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Kits for Sand and Water Play
Bathing babies
Washing dishes
Sink and float
Building a city
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Checklist for Developing Your Classroom Sand and Water
Area