Dear Sis,

Today was our first day of Co-op for the 2021-2022 school year! One of the moms made a cute sign for pictures:)

Our Theme: Rain and the Water Cycle

We started with a welcome song, calendar time, and a read-aloud story that related to our topic. Then, we moved right into themed activities.

Snack

 Rainbow Fruit Kabobs

Letter Lesson

 “Rr” is for Rainbow

The early activities were prepared by the other moms in the group, so I don’t have source material to share:)

Number Lesson

Raindrop Counting Finger Painting Printable by Tag Sis, You’re it!

Science

Water Cycle Experiments

I started by reading Rain by Grace Hansen. Although it is a simple book, our group was getting fidgety, so I paraphrased and let the pictures do most of the talking:) 

Next, the kids worked together to build this simple water cycle puzzle: Water Cycle Puzzle by A Teaching Mommy

Then, we did a group experiment to help the kids understand how clouds create falling rain. Here are my notes:

Lastly, we did an experiment to take home. A water cycle in a bag that can be taped in the window to observe. Both experiments, plus several other can be found here: Lessons for Little Ones by Tina O’Block.

Name Practice

Raincloud Name Craft Printable by Tag Sis, You’re It!

After hour of activity the kids were ready to play, so I gave the craft to the moms to do at home. 

Song

Mister Golden Sun Lyrics to print by Tag Sis, You’re it!

Game

 Weather Board Game Printable by Playdough to Plato

Happy Homeschooling!

Love,

b