Thank You Rain

Come to Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne for a creative exploration of the water cycle and the importance of rain to all life. Children will use all their senses to investigate the role of a raindrop, from the sky to the sea as they discover the stunning Australian Garden.

Students will

• Listen to a story introducing the importance of water
• Practise motor and rhythm skills through music and dance
• Use water as inspiration for creative expression with water painting
• Investigate the diversity of the landscape by going on a colour hunt
• Pot up a drought tolerant plant to take home

Key focuses

• Introduce the story of water and its cycle through the land
• Explore the idea that water is central to life, and a precious resource
• Provide a fun and enjoyable play-based experience and use the senses to explore the natural landscape.

Potential Curriculum Links

All Early Childhood Programs support outcomes from the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework: Identity; Community; Wellbeing; Learning; Communication.

Level Foundation: Science, Geography.