Adapt the problem solving steps described in the overview of this chapter to test each item. Place the sponge inside the bag and close the bag around the straw to seal any air leakes. By pressing on the sponge, the child can force air through the straw to 'blow' something across the table top. Have races using feathers, cheerios, whatever. We've also put plastic sail boats in a water tub for the children to blow across the water.
Manatees are big and gray.
Manatees eat plants all day. Manatees are very slow. Boats must watch out where they go. Five, six, seven, eight. One went swimming, Four, four, four.