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What Floats?

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  • DOMAIN(S)
    Approaches to Play and Learning (APL)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    APL1.4a
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    48-60 months

Encourage children to create shapes from clay, making sure that at least one shape is a ball. Next, have them create shapes that are shaped like boats. Provide an opportunity for children to test their shapes at the water table. Ask questions such as, “What happens to the balls?” “Why do you think this shape floats?”  This activity could be done in small group.  

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