Materials
two small tables and four small chairs
two small lamps with the cords and bulbs removed
two old phones with cords removed
four clipboards
four pencils
four old trench coats
four detective-style hats
poster board
four magnifying glasses
four old cameras
Instructions
1. Fill the water table with water and add clear tubes and siphon pumps.
2. Show the materials to the children and ask them to guess what the siphons
are for. Make a list of their guesses.
3. Encourage them to explore the materials during free play.
4. Regroup after free play and have the children share what they discovered.
5. Have the supplies close by to show the group what the siphon pumps
can do.
