Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about waterfalls and why they are so fascinating!

Materials and Prep

Materials: A picture book about waterfalls, paper, crayons, and a small container for a mini waterfall experiment.

Prep: Familiarize yourself with some fun facts about waterfalls to share with your student.

Activities

• Create a waterfall drawing: Encourage your student to draw a beautiful waterfall using crayons and paper. Talk about the different colors they see in the waterfall.

• Read a book about waterfalls: Sit down together and explore a picture book about different waterfalls around the world. Discuss the shapes and sizes of the waterfalls.

• Mini waterfall experiment: Fill a small container with water and let your student pour the water from a height to create a mini waterfall. Explain how waterfalls are formed by the flow of water.

Talking Points

• "Waterfalls are like giant rivers that fall from high places."

• "The sound of waterfalls is like music made by nature."

• "Waterfalls can be big or small, and they are all so beautiful!"