People always tell kids not to jump in the puddles because they will get wet. WHO CARES...we have spare clothes for a reason!!...My dad taught me one very important lesson at a young age...when jumping in puddles put your feet together because if there is a gap you will get soaked and have a smaller splash, if not you will splash everyone else with a much bigger one. Little did i know that he was not only teaching me how to have fun but he even added science into the equation. A bigger surface area splashes more velocity than a smaller one . I tried this with my kids on the way out to the playground that we were informed was flooded and therefore a great source of fun. The kids had a ball...
So, you may be thinking oh my goodness what a mess...however think about this...
These children are learning the math and science(physics) (velocity, surface area,the different temps of water in big vs. small puddles), language skills and sensory(talking to friends and teachers about what they see, hear, smell, feel, etc.) large/gross motor (jumping, running, etc.)...yet again these are just a few of the lessons these children are learning and they dont even know it.
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