Water Play Day / Sink or Float
Sink or Float
Children predict whether everyday objects will sink or float, test them in tubs of water and sort them by result.
How to run it
- Collect a range of objects, such as corks, spoons, leaves and blocks.
- Children predict sink or float for each item and record it.
- Test each item in a tub of water.
- Sort items into sink and float groups and talk about why.
You will need
- tubs of water
- assorted objects
- prediction chart
- pencils
Make it easier or harderOlder children can try to make a sinking object float, such as moulding foil into a boat.
SafetySupervise water play closely and empty tubs after use.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Predicting and testing builds early scientific thinking and vocabulary.
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