Located at: 5^th and Watson by the Beaverton Library.

A Fun Picnic Theme: The water cycle

What to Picnic:

–         Dehydrated fruit=water cycle elements

–         Water, duh!

–         Popsicles, frozen state

What to Play:

–         Have your child watch drops of water fall on the ground then wait for them to dry up, explain evaporation.

–         Learn about the water cycle here.

–         Earlier in the week have your child make ice cubes to take in a water bottle to the park.  Teach them about the different states of water. solid-liquid-gas

–         Anything you picnic requires water to get to your plate, explain in each instance how water was involved.

–         Take your child to the library and do a little research!

–         Water-balloon toss, squirt guns, or other water games.

–         Bring water toys, children love filling buckets, measuring cups, sponges, or whatever you can find!

–         Don’t forget to bring towels, or to explain why evaporation can make you shiver!  Brrrrrr!