Children can work at a sand table or with a sand-filled tub. Challenge children to create channels in the sand for water to flow through. Social Studies Share a world map or globe with children. Help children distinguish between land and water, and point out where each is located. Invite children to make imaginary world maps that contain oceans and land masses and names for them.
Art Make sparkling saltwater scenes.
Measure equal parts salt, flour, and water in a bowl. Scoop the mixture in a cup and pour through a funnel into several squeeze bottles. Add a different-colored paint to each bottle and shake it well. Let children use the bottles to create salty paintings of ocean life. When the paintings dry, children will have a big surprise.