Writing on the shower door with full sentences and on the driveway with chalk

Science

• The student understands the concept of water as a liquid and the idea that writing on the shower door with full sentences will disappear when the water is turned on.
• They learn about the properties of chalk and how it can be used to create temporary marks on a solid surface, such as a driveway.
• By observing the disappearance of the writing on the shower door and the fading of the chalk marks on the driveway, the student can understand the concept of evaporation and how water and chalk interact with the environment.
• The activity can also spark curiosity about the water cycle and the effects of weather on outdoor materials and writing.

For continued development, encourage the student to explore other surfaces and materials for writing, such as using different colored chalks or experimenting with different types of writing tools (e.g., finger painting with water on a dry surface). Additionally, you can introduce the concept of words or drawings being a form of communication and expression, further encouraging the child to express themselves creatively through writing and drawing on various surfaces.

Book Recommendations

• Chalk by Bill Thomson: A wordless picture book that explores the magic of chalk drawings coming to life.
• Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson: A classic book about a boy's adventures with his purple crayon, encouraging creativity and imagination through drawing.
• The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt: A humorous story about a box of crayons expressing their feelings through letters, reinforcing the idea of expressing oneself through writing and drawing.