Appleland Montessori celebrated World Water Day with a series of engaging activities designed to teach children the value of water, encourage good habits, and raise environmental awareness. Through interactive sessions such as Show and Tell and thoughtfully prepared hands-on activities, teachers guided the children in meaningful learning experiences.
The day began with a Show and Tell session where children learned the significance of World Water Day and the reason for wearing blue. Teachers explained the importance of water conservation and showed educational videos about how Singapore collects and preserves water. The children were encouraged to reflect on what they had seen and share their thoughts through guided discussions.
Show & Tell Activities
Using a globe, Teacher Danna illustrated that although 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water, only a small percentage is suitable for human use, with 97% being seawater. To deepen their understanding, she organized a saltwater and drinking water activity, allowing children to taste a small spoonful of saltwater compared to fresh water. This experiment helped explain the consequences of relying on saltwater for drinking, emphasizing the importance of fresh water for health.
Salty Water Activity
Teacher Nora prepared a hands-on toy-washing activity where children cleaned school toys using buckets and containers. This activity was both fun and educational, teaching children to reduce water wastage and reinforcing responsible habits while keeping their environment clean. Picture: Washing toys
Save water: Toys Wahing
Another engaging task involved watering the plants, led by Teacher Nana and Teacher June. Children used recycled materials to carefully water plants, learning not to over-water and understanding how water supports life. The activity also highlighted the importance of preventing soil erosion and nurtured a connection between children and nature, promoting sustainable habits from an early age.
Picture: Watering Plants
Later, Teacher Nora conducted another practical activity with her K1 students. After lunch, the children learned how to wash their own bowls and spoons using a bucket of water, fostering independence and reinforcing water-saving practices.
Washing dishes
World Water Day at Appleland Montessori was a meaningful opportunity to connect children to global issues, stimulate critical thinking about real-world problems, and teach simple but impactful ways to conserve water. These activities helped lay the foundation for raising responsible, informed, and compassionate future citizens who are mindful of their environment.
